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Mighty Mississippi: Where Innovation Drives the Automotive Industry

Some of the world’s most innovative companies are increasingly planting roots in Mississippi. And others, who have long been valued corporate partners...

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Southern Hospitality: From Emerging Industries to Advanced Manufacturing, South Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment Welcomes Companies of All Types

It’s no secret: South Carolina is on the cutting edge as a global leader in business. The state’s mission is to create economic opportunities to incre...

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Maximum Overdrive: Trends in the U.S. Automotive Industry

The automobile industry has recovered from the slowdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges remain, however. The chip shortage remains a problem, an...

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Keeping the Nation Fed: Supporting the American Food Supply Chain

The way we eat has changed. We like healthy convenience food. We expect a variety of produce. We may be doing larger shopping less often thanks to the...

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America's Ports and Depots Broaden Access to Markets

2021 was in interesting year for the nation’s ports and depots. The pandemic led to a surge of goods purchasing. Many of these goods were ordered via ...

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Arkansas’ Growth Attracts Business and Talent

Not only does Arkansas have a workforce that’s second to none and a low cost of living, but we also work hard to build an environment that makes doing...

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Michigan Paves the Way for the Future of EV

Michigan consistently ranks as the number-one site for automotive and mobility R&D, and Michigan’s automakers continue to help build an economy that i...

America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity

America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity in 2022

Companies today have a list of features that are important to them when choosing a location to build or expand. Trade & Industry Development has put t...

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Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure

Volatility in aluminum prices over the past decade resulted in many starts and stops in investment, with aluminum site selection activity trailing the...

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2022 Brings Unique Challenges to the Global Supply Chain

As we approach a third year of COVID-19, businesses are still facing supply chain disruptions. There is no single root cause for the problem. We began...