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Foreign-Trade Zones: Helping Communities Face Globalization Challenges

Foreign-Trade Zones: Helping Communities Face Globalization Challenges

Still think FTZs are just about large water ports? Think again and learn here how FTZs can be instrumental in helping your globalization efforts.

Illinois: A Center of American Manufacturing

Illinois: A Center of American Manufacturing

Manufacturing is booming again in Illinois! There's investment and an emerging technology sector producing growth in advanced manufacturing.

Brains Meet Brawn: Manufacturing Strengthens on a Smart Revolution

Brains Meet Brawn: Manufacturing Strengthens on a Smart Revolution

Learn from AMT about the role technology is playing in helping manufacturing sit in the leading position of the U.S. economy.

New Mexico: Growing as an Ideal Location for Manufacturers

New Mexico: Growing as an Ideal Location for Manufacturers

Change is good! Learn about the new business-friendly attitude that has morphed New Mexico into a great location for manufacturers.

AME’s Marshall Plan — Becoming a Nation of Makers, Again

AME’s Marshall Plan — Becoming a Nation of Makers, Again

AME has a plan--and it has a lot to do with workforce development. Take this opportunity to find out about the details.

Horsepower — Advanced Manufacturing Powers Kentucky’s Automotive Industry

Horsepower — Advanced Manufacturing Powers Kentucky’s Automotive Industry

Kentucky is excelling--not just in bourbon and horses. It's automotive advanced manufacturing industry has taken off & showing winning results.

Florida: Built for Business

Florida: Built for Business

Looking for a top state for business? Look at Florida with its highly skilled workforce, expansive infrastructure & easy market access.

Why is there a Skill Shortage/Mismatch?

Why is there a Skill Shortage/Mismatch?

See if you agree: the author says more is more when it comes to workforce training and it equals a win-win-win for all, including the community.

Site Selection Trends in the Information Technology Industry

Site Selection Trends in the Information Technology Industry

Site selectors trying to keep pace with IT, one of the most dymanic sectors in the U.S. economy, can breathe easy with these great tips.

Alternative Energy: A Snapshot

Alternative Energy: A Snapshot

Biofuels! Solar! Clean energy! Are these alternative energy initiatives panning out? The economic development world can safely be excited.