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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...

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Infrastructure Investments Make Virginia an Elite Business Destination

Port of Virginia’s ability to take an influx of activity is one of the infrastructure considerations that led CNBC to rank Virginia as America’s Top S...

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U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

The U.S. port system is a critical component of a growing national economy, and ports remain the backbone of the nation’s intermodal transportation sy...

Hurricane Helene - How to Help Those Impacted

How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, then tore across South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, leaving a 500-mi...

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AEM Provides Case Studies in Advanced Manufacturing

Some companies that engage in second chance hiring of individuals with criminal records or addiction histories experience benefits in the form of incr...

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Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs

Today, human resources personnel in most companies, but especially high-tech companies, are finding that hiring the right workers is one of their bigg...

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Cordova Alabama: A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Cordova’s plan to turn the town’s fortunes around involves branding the area as an outdoor recreation community and a region incoming individuals can ...

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Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs

In 2024, Kansas announced a number of projects – both new ventures and expansions – that aim to bring more investment and more jobs to regions all acr...

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Sustaining Success in North Carolina

North Carolina has also seen increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2023, 26 of the 111 projects announced in the state were sourced from overs...