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PA Governor Josh Shapiro unveils 10-year economic development strategy. Photo provided by Commonwealth Media Services

Pennsylvania Is Getting It Done

Since January 2023, the administration helped bring in more than $1.2 billion in private investment. It created the Office of Transformation and Oppor...

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Yesterday's Offices, Tomorrow’s Housing

This decade has seen a transformation in the way we work, with technology allowing for increased flexibility and remote work options. These factors, c...

Georgia Quick Start and the Technical College System of GA broke ground at the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia in February, taking another step towards fulfilling the state's commitment to help Georgians fill the 8,500 new jobs Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America will create for the Savannah area. Photo provided by Georgia Quick Start

Georgia: Pro-Business Environment, Development-Ready Property, Record-Breaking Investment

Corporations consistently choose Georgia for relocations and expansions because of the supply of development-ready sites, skilled workforce and logist...

SK Food Group breaks ground on its new production facility in Cleveland, TN in September 2023. Photo provided by TNECD

Tennessee Builds on Its Reputation for Food and Beverage Excellence

Today, nearly 47,000 Tennesseans are employed by food and agriculture establishments, and thanks to state policies, these numbers are rising. Tennesse...

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Adapting to the Shifting Corporate HQ Landscape

Savings from lower ongoing operating costs are a strong potential benefit of headquarters relocations. Once achieved, these cost savings can be signif...

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Beyond Buildings: The Economic Impact of Corporate Headquarters

Corporate headquarters validate a region’s business environment, infrastructure and workforce quality, generate jobs, stimulate demand for goods and s...

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2024 CiCi Awards: Community Impact

The capital investment of our 15 winning projects totals $3.5 billion, and these initiatives will create and/or retain more than 6,100 direct jobs. Wh...

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Missouri Launches Into 2024 With Flurry of Business Attraction Announcements

Missouri is a magnet for new investment from global companies. Nestled in the center of North America, Missouri is positioned for a year of growth and...

Texas is a talent magnet with a highly skilled, diverse and growing workforce, offering job-ready talent across all industries and regions of the state. Photo provided by Toyota

Bigger. Better. Texas.

As the eighth-largest economy in the world, Texas offers boundless economic opportunity for companies of all sizes, and it continues to attract corpor...

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Retail Can Be A Catalyst For Downtown Redevelopment

By building upon the foundation of the community, focusing on its unique assets and fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach, the reimaginatio...