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CiCi 2025

2025 CiCi Awards: Corporate Investment

While these rankings are based on capital investment amounts, they bring far more: jobs, business opportunities, improvements to roads and utilities, ...

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For U.S. Manufacturers and Retailers, Tariffs May Make 2025 An Economic Tipping Point

The macroeconomic impact of tariffs is hotly debated. Critics of U.S. import tariffs argue that they drive up costs for manufacturers relying on impor...

The beautiful Colorado State Capitol building is the nation’s only capitol building with a LEED® Gold certification

Colorado: Home to Industry Leading Innovation and a Business-Friendly, Collaborative Environment

The strength of Colorado’s admirable technology innovation ecosystem starts with an unparalleled workforce. Leading metrics in growth, educational att...

Texas continues to expand its global economic leadership with two historic announcements: the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange and the launch of NYSE:Texas.  Photo provided by Office of the Governor

Texas is Where the Future is Building

Across Texas, residents can find dynamic cultural and recreational opportunities and breathtaking natural landscapes. The state offers the best of cit...

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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...

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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...

CiCi 2025

2025 CiCi Awards: Community Impact

Highlighted in this article are some of the inspirational stories behind our 2025 CiCi Community Impact winners. None of these projects would have bee...

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Global Energy Production and Consumption Stand at a Crossroads

In terms of consumption, global energy demand has continued to rise. The International Energy Agency reported that worldwide energy demand grew by 2.5...

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Arkansas: The Natural Choice for Business

With all of these project wins, it’s clear that Arkansas has significant economic momentum that is carrying over into 2025. There’s no single reason w...