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The contributions of United Launch Alliance's Alabama facility — now the world’s largest rocket factory — are critical in maintaining U.S. leadership in space and ensuring reliable access to orbit for payloads such as surveillance, weather and communications satellites. The plant produces ULA’s next-generation Vulcan rockets. Photo provided by ULA.

Powering Progress: Alabama's Multi-Sector Strategy for Economic Growth

Alabama has long been a rising star in the global economic landscape, but recent developments across the aerospace, automotive and food product sector...

DARPA Quantum MOU Signing. Photo provided by Executive Office of the Governor

Maryland Is Poised to Harness the Power of Quantum

Maryland’s leadership in quantum development is also driven by its leadership in cybersecurity. As the home of agencies like the National Security Ag...

Condé Nast Traveler has crowned Chicago as the Best Big City in the U.S. for the past eight years. Photo provided by Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.

Illinois’ Fertile Soil is Ground for Growth and Innovation

A pipeline of talent is ready to staff and lead the field. Southern Illinois University’s (SIU) nationally recognized aviation program offers state-of...

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Mississippi Momentum: From Ag to Tech, Pro-Growth Policies Power Economic Growth in the Magnolia State

Mississippi is full of opportunity, and recent economic momentum proves that the world is taking notice of what Mississippi’s economic developers have...

Governor Braun joins SEMI Americas leadership to discuss Indiana's growing leadership in semiconductor development and production at the first ever SEMIExpo In The Heartland. Photo provided by SEMI Americas

A New Entrepreneurial Vision for Indiana

A robust ecosystem has set the stage for Indiana to land major new developments, welcoming two new StarPlus Energy battery plants in Kokomo totaling $...

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is assembled at the company’s Charleston County campus. Photo provided by Boeing South Carolina

South Carolina: The Ultimate Business Advantage

More than 600 automotive-related companies ranging from OEMs and tire manufacturers to a network of suppliers, call the Palmetto State home. Earlier t...

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Canadian Economic Growth Bolstered by Large-Scale Investment Projects

In 2024, Canada's largest capital investments were in fintech, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. The information and communications technol...

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Idaho’s Common Sense Values and Initiatives Fuel State Growth

The State of Idaho sticks to its core values and commonsense initiatives to support the residents and businesses that are at the heart of the state an...

Colorado

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...

Texas continues to expand its global economic leadership with two historic announcements: the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange and the launch of NYSE:Texas.  Photo provided by Office of the Governor

Texas is Where the Future is Building

Across Texas, residents can find dynamic cultural and recreational opportunities and breathtaking natural landscapes. The state offers the best of cit...