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More than 110,000 scientists, engineers and technicians are employed by Ohio’s world-class medical and research facilities, academic institutions and private companies. Photo provided by JobsOhio

Industry Wins with the Ohio Advantage

Because JobsOhio is private, businesses encounter less red tape, enjoy more responsive customer service and experience the peace of mind that comes wi...

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Florida Addresses Workforce Needs and Announces Economic Wins

According to research, if Florida were an independent country, it would be ranked as the 16th largest economy in the world by GDP. This represents a c...

New Mexico has a thriving research and development ecosystem thanks to an abundance of both public and private organizations on the cutting edge of research and development across multiple industries. Photo provided by City of Albuquerque

New Mexico Emerges as a Key Location for Advanced Manufacturing and Tech Development

New Mexico is a state with a truly global footprint. Its strategic location in the southwest United States, with easy access to three interstate highw...

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Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs

In 2024, Kansas announced a number of projects – both new ventures and expansions – that aim to bring more investment and more jobs to regions all acr...

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ new investment will bring the total investment in the facility to over $3.2 billion. Photo provided by NC Department of Commerce

Sustaining Success in North Carolina

North Carolina has also seen increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2023, 26 of the 111 projects announced in the state were sourced from overs...

The sun sets along the South Carolina coastline. Photo provided by Perry Baker

South Carolina: Launching a Legacy

January 2024 ushered in a new era for South Carolina’s economic development strategy. To build upon decades of economic development achievement while ...

Led by Mercedes-Benz, motor vehicles are Alabama's top export, with over $11 billion in overseas shipments in 2023, earning the state the No. 1 ranking for auto exports. Photo provided by Mercedes

With Economy Humming, Alabama Seeks to Lay Foundations for Growth

Alabama has become the U.S.’s #1 auto-exporting state, with international vehicle shipments surging to $11 billion in 2023 to overtake South Carolina....

Since the late 1940s, Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been shaping the future of the aerospace industry with its cutting-edge R&D initiatives.

Mississippi: A Thriving Hub of Innovation and Growth for Automotive and Aerospace Industries

By capitalizing upon the State of Mississippi’s many competitive advantages, such as its business-friendly environment, strategic location, skilled wo...

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Colorado Announces a Host of Advanced Tech Developments in 2024

The Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, together with the Governor’s office, ...

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Montana: The Last Best Place for Your Business to Grow

The outdoor industry faces workforce challenges, which creates growth barriers. Montana has answers to these challenges. With the highest high school ...