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Six F-16 fighter jets fly in formation against a cloudy blue sky, trailing white smoke.

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Aerospace Manufacturers and Military Bases

Local governments near military bases know that manufacturers bring high-paying jobs, long-term leases and supply chain activity that lifts the surrou...

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...

A woman and two children walking through a chicken farm.

Land, Water, Energy and Agricultural Ecosystems Combine to Create Opportunity in U.S. Regions

The U.S. leads in agricultural exports and overall food supply impact thanks to vast regions that include the elements necessary for growing, processi...

The Rise of Amenity-Dense Suburban Hubs

The High-Bandwidth Hub: Ecosystem Density is the New Real Estate North Star

Enter the era of the high-bandwidth hub. According to economic development professionals focused on startup ecosystems, today’s founders are seeking a...

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...

Across the United States, more than 1,600 active incentive programs are available to corporate office and headquarters projects.

How Mid-Market Headquarters Relocations Are Winning the Incentive Game

The recent exodus of corporate headquarters from California to Texas shows that structural advantages can outweigh any incentive package. The dedicate...

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...

By 2026, corporate real estate (CRE) evolved from a background operational function into a central pillar of economic development strategy.

Five Forces Reshaping Corporate Real Estate in 2026

In 2026, corporate real estate decisions sit at the intersection of capital markets, workforce dynamics, sustainability policy, infrastructure readine...

Ottawa’s historic landscape at dawn. The city is one of the innovative environments in Ontario which is building what comes next.

Building the Next Chapter in Ontario, Canada

Ontario’s strength comes from a diversified economy powered by interconnected capabilities – technology, manufacturing, engineering, production, resea...