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U.S. Agribusiness Centers Support the Nation’s Food Supply

In recent years, customers have demanded healthier foods with fewer additives, and specialty products such as gluten-free foods. Supply chains need to...

Governor Braun joins SEMI Americas leadership to discuss Indiana's growing leadership in semiconductor development and production at the first ever SEMIExpo In The Heartland. Photo provided by SEMI Americas

A New Entrepreneurial Vision for Indiana

A robust ecosystem has set the stage for Indiana to land major new developments, welcoming two new StarPlus Energy battery plants in Kokomo totaling $...

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South Carolina: The Ultimate Business Advantage

More than 600 automotive-related companies ranging from OEMs and tire manufacturers to a network of suppliers, call the Palmetto State home. Earlier t...

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Aerospace at a Crossroads: Workforce Development Must Lead the Way

As of today, the aerospace industry is growing too fast for the workforce model meant to support it. Across the United States, aerospace companies are...

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How Economic Development Supports Recovery and Resilience

Economic development organizations are often seen as drivers of business recruitment, workforce development and marketing. This role could be perceive...

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Powering Progress: Alabama's Multi-Sector Strategy for Economic Growth

Alabama has long been a rising star in the global economic landscape, but recent developments across the aerospace, automotive and food product sector...

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Maryland Is Poised to Harness the Power of Quantum

Maryland’s leadership in quantum development is also driven by its leadership in cybersecurity. As the home of agencies like the National Security Ag...

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The Impact of Climate Change on Corporate Real Estate

The factors that weigh in on corporate real estate decisions are ever-changing. Increasingly, climate change is significantly impacting corporate real...

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Reimagining the Corporate HQ: How Developers Can Stay Competitive in a Rapidly Changing Market

When it comes to the workforce, companies are still pivoting post-COVID. Some are approaching this issue with a stick, requiring a return to office, w...

Aurubis AG celebrated the topping out of its multimetal recycling plant in Augusta, Aurubis Richmond. Photo provided by Aurubis AG.

Georgia: Lasting Business Partnerships, Development-Ready Property and Sustainable Growth

Georgia’s workforce of 5.3 million people offers employers a skilled talent pool, bolstered by substantial investments in education and training. Geor...