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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...

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...

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...

Governor Shapiro Announces Eos' Relocation to Pennsylvania.

Energy Manufacturing is Powering Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of every energy transition through modern industrial history. It’s part of the Commonwealth’s DNA. As the world...

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...

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...