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In May 2025, Michigan hosted the groundbreaking Uncrewed Triple Challenge event, a state-sponsored competition of autonomous drones across water, air, and land.

Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

Michigan is reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy in an era of strategic competition not seen since the Cold War as the place where history is made and...

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

The Science of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

The core piece of any successful operational transformation is leadership buy-in. The process of seeking improvement and achieving operational excelle...

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America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start

To help organizations cut through red tape and get the new business process moving faster, many regions around the country are offering compelling sol...

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From Traditional to Advanced: The Future of U.S. Manufacturing Is Already Here

The line between “traditional” and “advanced” manufacturing has blurred. Nearly every industry now relies on advanced processes. Advanced manufacturin...

U.S. Reshoring, Reindustrialization

Reports Reveal “Game-Changers” For U.S. Reshoring

Two recent surveys have confirmed that the skilled labor shortage is a significant barrier to foreign direct investment (FDI) and reshoring efforts in...

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the process of site selection by handling the heavy data work — scanning listings, flagging hidden ri...

Gov. Andy Beshear joined Ford Motor Co. on August 11th to announce a nearly $2 billion investment in its Louisville Assembly Plant, a project that will create 2,200 jobs for Kentuckians.

Your New Kentucky Home: Where Business Is Fast, But the Pace of Life Is Just Right

New Kentucky Home is a marketing initiative that serves as a reintroduction of Kentucky to the world, showcasing the state’s vibrant economy, natural ...

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Ohio Offers U.S. Industry Speed, Talent, Energy and Performance

The Buckeye State clinched the number five spot in CNBC's Top States for Business index, which credited Ohio with the nation’s best infrastructure and...

The Future of Primary Metal Manufacturing in America

The Future of Metal Manufacturing in America: Forging Ahead

The U.S. primary metal manufacturing sector is changing. Once a pillar of industrial power, it now faces a mix of opportunities and challenges. From o...

State and Regional Programs Help Align Business’ Needs and Available Workforces

State and Regional Programs Help Align Needs and Workforces

It’s undeniable that industry changes quickly. What’s also undeniable is that academia doesn’t always keep up. In manufacturing, what’s needed from th...