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Architectural rendering of the Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with a modern facade, landscaping, and walkway.

Alabama’s Economic Prowess Is Being Heard Around the World

The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy program aims to accelerate the development of new industrial sites. It’s a matching grant progra...

Team Commerce represents Maryland at MEDICA 2026, an annual International Trade Fair for Medical Technology and Healthcare held in Germany.

Maryland’s Moment: Leading the Nation in Biotech and Biomanufacturing

For decades, Maryland has built one of the strongest life sciences ecosystems in the U.S. Now, the state has emerged as a national leader in biotechno...

Chicago is the country’s third-largest city, combining Midwestern affordability and charm with world-class amenities.

From Advanced Manufacturing to Agtech: Illinois is Built to Deliver

From quantum and life sciences to transportation, distribution and logistics, the State of Illinois’ economy is broad, dynamic and growing. Aerospace ...

Governor Tate Reeves signs a ceremonial steel beam during Amazon's announcement that it is increasing its Mississippi investment to $25 billion.

Mississippi’s Momentum Is Built to Last

Success is orchestrated by leadership that values the companies investing in Mississippi and bringing opportunities to communities. Economic growth is...

Eli Lilly and Company Chair and CEO David A. Ricks and Gov. Braun celebrate the opening of Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapies, its first dedicated genetic medicine manufacturing facility, in Indiana.

Indiana is Open for Business

Life sciences have been identified as a core growth engine, anchored by Fortune 500 leaders, innovators and research institutions such as Boston Scien...

An EX90 under construction at Volvo’s Ridgeville manufacturing plant.

South Carolina: The State for Success

Alongside its aerospace, agribusiness and automotive industries, South Carolina has been leading the way in energy innovation thanks to the SC Nexus f...

More than 2,000 aerospace companies also call Colorado home, representing 24 percent growth over the last five years.

Colorado: Home to Industry Leading Innovation and a Business-Friendly, Collaborative Environment

The strength of Colorado’s admirable technology innovation ecosystem starts with an unparalleled workforce. Leading metrics in growth, educational att...

Washington is finding ways to transform the nearly 60 percent of the tree that remains after it is processed into lumber.

Washington State: The Next Big Thing in a Culture of Innovation Across Industries

From commercial space systems to industrial symbiosis, Washington is home to ideas shaping the future. Its blend of collaboration, talent and innovati...

Georgia’s extensive infrastructure network reinforces its status as a national and global business hub.

Georgia in 2026: Strategic Growth Through Partnerships, Preparedness, Global Connectivity

Recent analyses highlight a shift toward building supplier networks and sustaining industry clusters, ensuring that once a company invests in Georgia,...

Long recognized for its manufacturing heritage, Wisconsin is redefining what it means to be a modern industrial economy.

Wisconsin’s Competitive Advantage: A Low-Risk, High-Performance State for Corporate Growth

Through a combination of industry-driven workforce development, collaborative public-private partnerships, competitive operating costs and sector-spec...