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America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity

America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity in 2022

Companies today have a list of features that are important to them when choosing a location to build or expand. Trade & Industry Development has put t...

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Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure

Volatility in aluminum prices over the past decade resulted in many starts and stops in investment, with aluminum site selection activity trailing the...

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2022 Brings Unique Challenges to the Global Supply Chain

As we approach a third year of COVID-19, businesses are still facing supply chain disruptions. There is no single root cause for the problem. We began...

Between 2015 and 2025, The Port of Virginia will have invested $1.5 billion in its infrastructure – creating a network of six terminals that can handle any type of cargo. Photo Courtesy of Virginia International Gateway

Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia

Virginia’s historic leadership position can be attributed to a number of assets, including a pro-business environment, top-tier education system, and ...

Logistics

The Dizzying, Inevitable Evolution of a Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

Businesses navigating logistics disruptions seek a lifeline in the form of supply chain assessments, optimization and logistics. There is a high level...

Business News

CiCi Awards 2022 Community Impact Awards

The location of a new facility or the expansion of an existing one can have a profound effect on a community. For the 16th annual CiCi Awards for Comm...

Georgia: Where World-Renowned Brands Come Home

Georgia: Where World-Renowned Brands Come Home

During the most recent fiscal year, Georgia expansions resulted in a five percent increase in job creation above previous state economic development r...

Corporate Headquarters and Relocations: Is Talent Tipping the Scales?

Corporate Headquarters and Relocations: Is Talent Tipping the Scales?

With talent leading the way, the decision about where to locate is becoming more important than ever before. A multitude of perspectives needs conside...

Missouri: More Innovation; More Growth; More Success

Missouri: More Innovation; More Growth; More Success

Companies from across the world are becoming more aware of Missouri’s commitment to supporting businesses, and they are investing millions of dollars ...

Evolving Financial Services Needs Are Causing Changes on the Ground

Evolving Financial Services Needs Are Causing Changes on the Ground

A crisis such as a pandemic often comes with renewed scrutiny on corporate behavior. During the last national crisis – that of the 2008 economic meltd...