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America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity

America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity and An Enjoyable Life

Happy employees make successful companies, so business locations must cater to the needs of workers. Trade & Industry Development has compiled a list ...

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Transition to a Non-Carbon Energy Future: Why We Should All Be Carbon-Obsessed

In response to evolving demand, manufacturers are pursuing ways to limit the carbon emissions assigned to their products, known as “embodied carbon.” ...

American Battery Factory selected Tucson for its first battery cell gigafactory and headquarters. Photo Courtesy of ABF

How Sustainability Became “Made in Arizona”

Arizona’s conservation and focus on the future contribute to its premier business environment, one well-suited for manufacturing. Advantages such as m...

As the only East Coast port with authorization for 55-foot channels, The Port of Virginia boasts no height restrictions and contains double-stack rail service with two Class I railroads, enabling it to transport cargo to 75 percent of the U.S. population within 48 hours. Photo Courtesy of Virginia Port Authority

Virginia: America’s East Coast Logistics Hub

Virginia offers unparalleled access to markets from its location on the East Coast, complemented by an extensive transportation infrastructure. Virgin...

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Readying Supply Chains for the Coming Energy Revolution

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other government policies are spurring electric vehicles (EVs) and green fuels to scale up quickly, there is ...

Texas’ best-in-class business climate and a pro-growth mindset offers companies of all industries and sizes the foundation they need to thrive and prosper. Photo by Leena Robinson, Shutterstock

The Lone Star State: America’s Economic Engine

It is not a surprise that companies and people are moving to Texas at an unprecedented rate. Last year brought more capital investment, new jobs and h...

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The 3-2-2 Workweek and its Impact on Corporate Real Estate

Managers are wrestling with the concept of hybrid work schedules. Some feel that in-person staffing is a necessity for business continuity, while othe...

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Trends on the Horizon for Commercial Real Estate

Looking at some of the most critical factors facing commercial real estate, inflation and increasing interest rates are some of the top considerations...

Tire company Bridgestone Americas plans to significantly expand its existing Warren County Tire Plant. Photo Courtesy of Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Investment and Expansion is Bright and Brisk in Tennessee

In 2022, Tennessee announced a number of economic wins, both in new developments and expansions. Many of these wins were orchestrated in part by The T...

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Using Innovation to Promote Workplace Culture in a Post-COVID Environment

The last three years have provided numerous insights, which workplace strategists, architects and interior designers have used to lead the transformat...