As we build regional clusters, it is important for media to tell stories about the economy, emerging industries, successful cluster companies, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

FORBES: The Sounding Board

Daniels says that startup founders need to think about networking on a regional level, as some industries tend to cluster around specific metropolitan areas in the United States.

FORBES: What to Consider When Choosing Your Startup's Location

Second, the proponents expect, will be a new wave of investment in the cluster of industries near the canal.

ECONOMIST: The Panama Canal