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Before the Rail Consolidation

After decades of consolidation that reduced the Class I railroad count from 23 to 6, the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger represents the...

U.S. Ports

U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy

In the U.S., ports are major drivers of the nation’s economy. They’re more than a place where ships dock: they are generally full-featured transportat...

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

What is increasingly clear is that Louisiana’s momentum rests on the interaction of several core strengths rather than any single asset. Geography off...

Interstate 81 carries nearly 50 percent of Virginia’s value of goods. Segments of I-81 are getting new travel lanes as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s investments.

Infrastructure Investments Bolster Virginia’s Business Ecosystem

Virginia has positioned itself as a trusted partner in a competitive business environment. Businesses can rely on the Commonwealth’s infrastructure to...

AI Strategies For  Organizations With Transportation Fleets

‘Human-In-The-Loop’ AI Strategies For Transportation Fleets

Artificial intelligence continues to dominate conversations in business, finance and technology. At the same time, organizations with transportation f...

Arizona’s Energy Leadership

Arizona’s Energy Leadership Powers Economic Growth

Arizona’s energy strategy is more than a response to rising demand — it’s a blueprint for growth. As industries evolve and technologies advance, Arizo...

In May 2025, Michigan hosted the groundbreaking Uncrewed Triple Challenge event, a state-sponsored competition of autonomous drones across water, air, and land.

Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

Michigan is reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy in an era of strategic competition not seen since the Cold War as the place where history is made and...

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

The Science of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

The core piece of any successful operational transformation is leadership buy-in. The process of seeking improvement and achieving operational excelle...

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America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start

To help organizations cut through red tape and get the new business process moving faster, many regions around the country are offering compelling sol...

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined top Google executives and local leaders.

Arkansas Grows New Investments in Rural Counties

In 2025, Arkansas consistently won economic development projects, bringing new capital investment to the state. Companies are drawn to the available r...