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Does Disaster Risk Management Matter for Industrial Policy Design?

Manufactured goods are an essential part of any economy, but in times of crisis, the manufacturing sector becomes even more critical to national and g...

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Being in the Middle Places Kansas at the Front

In less than four years,  Kansas has transformed itself from a middle-of-the-pack state with tepid growth to a national powerhouse in economic develop...

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North Carolina Reigns as the Top State for Business

North Carolina benefits from a central location on the eastern seaboard, roughly equidistant between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, which is strategica...

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Maryland: A Global Gateway

With its prime location on the central East Coast and its diverse array of assets and resources, Maryland not only offers fertile soil in which its ho...

Goodyear’s Lawton facility is nearly three million square feet and has seen more than $1 billion in modernizations and expansions since it opened in the late 1970s. Photo Courtesy of Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Imagine That: Oklahoma’s Robust Industries, Lucrative Incentives and Pro-Business Environment

Oklahoma has earned its reputation as an innovative and entrepreneurial place. Some of state’s top industries include aerospace and defense, automotiv...

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The Future of Automotive

In 2011, global sales of EVs were hardly a blip on the radar. Last year, they accounted for nearly nine percent of new car sales globally, up from 4.1...

Governor Kay Ivey speaks at an event to outline Airbus’ plans to add a third final assembly line to increase production of A320 aircraft at its manufacturing center in Mobile. Photo Courtesy of Governor’s Office/Hal Yeager

Electrifying Developments Propel Alabama’s Economy Toward a New Future

It’s no secret the global auto industry sees electric vehicles as the future, and automakers are making careful plans — with eye-popping investments —...

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Strategies for Food Tech Companies in Their Manufacturing Footprint

Technology eventually comes to change all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The global food market is projected to reach $8.7 trillio...

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Prime Designated U.S. Sites Allow Businesses to Adapt to the New Reality Quickly

The last few years have changed how companies do business and sell, how manufacturers produce, how customers behave and how workers work. When it come...

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A High-Level Look at Aerospace Industry Location Trends

The global aerospace market took a big hit during COVID-19; among the predominant negative influences, there was a precipitous decline in air passenge...