Spotlights

American Battery Factory selected Tucson for its first battery cell gigafactory and headquarters. Photo Courtesy of ABF

How Sustainability Became “Made in Arizona”

Arizona’s conservation and focus on the future contribute to its premier business environment, one well-suited for manufacturing. Advantages such as m...

As the only East Coast port with authorization for 55-foot channels, The Port of Virginia boasts no height restrictions and contains double-stack rail service with two Class I railroads, enabling it to transport cargo to 75 percent of the U.S. population within 48 hours. Photo Courtesy of Virginia Port Authority

Virginia: America’s East Coast Logistics Hub

Virginia offers unparalleled access to markets from its location on the East Coast, complemented by an extensive transportation infrastructure. Virgin...

Missouri leaders join American Foods Group executives to break ground on a new $800 million beef processing facility in rural Missouri. Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Korman Photography

Missouri Celebrates Record-Breaking New Investments

It’s not a coincidence that global companies are selecting Missouri. The state is strategically positioned to welcome companies searching for talent a...

Students go through manufacturing training at Truckee Meadows Community College. Photo Courtesy of Truckee Meadows Community College.

Economic Development’s Role in Nevada’s Resurging Economy

Since January 2019, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved abatements for 86 companies. Within five years, these companies ...

Tire company Bridgestone Americas plans to significantly expand its existing Warren County Tire Plant. Photo Courtesy of Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Investment and Expansion is Bright and Brisk in Tennessee

In 2022, Tennessee announced a number of economic wins, both in new developments and expansions. Many of these wins were orchestrated in part by The T...

The Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing container terminal in North America. Photo Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority

Georgia: Corporate Headquarters, Development-Ready Sites Foster Continued Wave of Development

Coming off the previous record year of investment, Georgia announced that from July 1, 2021, through June 30,2022, investments and job creation were u...

Texas’ best-in-class business climate and a pro-growth mindset offers companies of all industries and sizes the foundation they need to thrive and prosper. Photo by Leena Robinson, Shutterstock

The Lone Star State: America’s Economic Engine

It is not a surprise that companies and people are moving to Texas at an unprecedented rate. Last year brought more capital investment, new jobs and h...

Governor Kelly at the Panasonic Announcement. Photo Courtesy of Kansas City Area Development Council

Being in the Middle Places Kansas at the Front

In less than four years,  Kansas has transformed itself from a middle-of-the-pack state with tepid growth to a national powerhouse in economic develop...

Ford Ohio assembly plant. Photo Courtesy of JobsOhio

Ohio: On Track and On a Roll

The Buckeye State puts up Hall of Fame level stats – industrial innovation and output.

Gov. Andy Beshear and Heaven Hill President Max Shapira cut the ribbon on the distiller’s new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown. Photo courtesy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Kentucky Rides a Wave of Economic Momentum

Kentucky continues to attract quality job opportunities for residents across the state and major corporate investments within its manufacturing, servi...