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More Than Location, Location, Location: Why Arizona Is the Choice for Warehousing and Distribution

Every day, an untold number of goods leave facilities in Arizona for distribution to the western U.S. and beyond. The state is the ideal location for ...

Logistics

Maryland: In a Prime Position to Succeed in the Global Economy

As e-commerce continues to accelerate at lightning speed, companies around the globe are innovating to get their products from the warehouse to buyers...

Michigan Ushers in the Next Chapter in Manufacturing, Workforce Readiness

Michigan Ushers in the Next Chapter in Manufacturing, Workforce Readiness

Manufacturing and innovation are in Michigan’s DNA. The state put the world on wheels more than a century ago, and now it is leading the charge into t...

Business

In the Midst of a Pandemic, Idaho Grows.

Across the nation, the economic effects of the pandemic are still being felt. In Idaho, although precautions are still being taken, the economy is thr...

Technology

Site Selection Considerations for the Plastics Industry

From manufacturing to processing, the plastics industry has become a force from the national level down through local communities. A single plastics m...

Tennessee’s Electric Vehicle Evolution Is Here

Tennessee’s Electric Vehicle Evolution Is Here

As home to three major assembly plants and a base of more than 900 automotive suppliers, Tennessee has been the nerve center of the South’s automotive...

CiCi Awards 2021 Community Impact Awards

CiCi Awards 2021 Community Impact Awards

A company’s decision to locate a new facility or expand an existing one can have a profound effect on a community, and it can go well beyond a simple ...

Missouri: An Investment Destination for Growing Companies

Missouri: An Investment Destination for Growing Companies

Missouri is a leader in banking, investment, and professional services. The technology industry has experienced tremendous growth, with tech companies...

Construction

Lessons from Financial Services and Other Corporate Headquarters Relocations: Even in a Pandemic, the Fundamentals Remain the Same

In 2021, the key drivers of corporate office relocations have changed quite a bit, though the fundamentals have remained steady. A company’s location ...

Louisiana Fuses Energy Strengths into Climate Leadership

Louisiana Fuses Energy Strengths into Climate Leadership

In a year of rapid change, 2020 marked a watershed for clean energy and climate solutions in Louisiana. Private- and public-sector initiatives make up...