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U.S. Reshoring, Reindustrialization

Reports Reveal “Game-Changers” For U.S. Reshoring

Two recent surveys have confirmed that the skilled labor shortage is a significant barrier to foreign direct investment (FDI) and reshoring efforts in...

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the process of site selection by handling the heavy data work — scanning listings, flagging hidden ri...

Gov. Andy Beshear joined Ford Motor Co. on August 11th to announce a nearly $2 billion investment in its Louisville Assembly Plant, a project that will create 2,200 jobs for Kentuckians.

Your New Kentucky Home: Where Business Is Fast, But the Pace of Life Is Just Right

New Kentucky Home is a marketing initiative that serves as a reintroduction of Kentucky to the world, showcasing the state’s vibrant economy, natural ...

Planning for the future.

Ohio Offers U.S. Industry Speed, Talent, Energy and Performance

The Buckeye State clinched the number five spot in CNBC's Top States for Business index, which credited Ohio with the nation’s best infrastructure and...

The Future of Primary Metal Manufacturing in America

The Future of Metal Manufacturing in America: Forging Ahead

The U.S. primary metal manufacturing sector is changing. Once a pillar of industrial power, it now faces a mix of opportunities and challenges. From o...

State and Regional Programs Help Align Business’ Needs and Available Workforces

State and Regional Programs Help Align Needs and Workforces

It’s undeniable that industry changes quickly. What’s also undeniable is that academia doesn’t always keep up. In manufacturing, what’s needed from th...

California’s Economic Growth and Might  Is Second to None in the U.S.

California’s Economic Growth Is Second to None in the U.S.

In 2025, data released by the IMF and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revealed that California’s economy has surpassed that of Japan, which...

New Mexico Accelerates Ventures in Quantum and Other Technology Projects

New Mexico Accelerates Ventures in Quantum Projects

For companies looking for unique business environments for new or expanding operations, New Mexico is offering a unique advantage: a strong value prop...

Biotech in a Funding Squeeze

Biotech in a Squeeze: Cuts to Research Are Reshaping the Industry

A change in administration could reverse or mitigate funding in biotech, unleashing pent-up demand for investment. Conversely, if austerity policies b...

U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth

U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth Despite Economic Softening

With U.S. trade in flux – exports remain strong, but imports have softened – analysts are still seeing the potential for growth. For this reason, many...