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U.S. Ports

U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy

In the U.S., ports are major drivers of the nation’s economy. They’re more than a place where ships dock: they are generally full-featured transportat...

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

What is increasingly clear is that Louisiana’s momentum rests on the interaction of several core strengths rather than any single asset. Geography off...

Interstate 81 carries nearly 50 percent of Virginia’s value of goods. Segments of I-81 are getting new travel lanes as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s investments.

Infrastructure Investments Bolster Virginia’s Business Ecosystem

Virginia has positioned itself as a trusted partner in a competitive business environment. Businesses can rely on the Commonwealth’s infrastructure to...

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From Traditional to Advanced: The Future of U.S. Manufacturing Is Already Here

The line between “traditional” and “advanced” manufacturing has blurred. Nearly every industry now relies on advanced processes. Advanced manufacturin...

Biotech in a Funding Squeeze

Biotech in a Squeeze: Cuts to Research Are Reshaping the Industry

A change in administration could reverse or mitigate funding in biotech, unleashing pent-up demand for investment. Conversely, if austerity policies b...

U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth

U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth Despite Economic Softening

With U.S. trade in flux – exports remain strong, but imports have softened – analysts are still seeing the potential for growth. For this reason, many...

Florida Maintains Its Ranking as a Top State for Business Investment

Florida Maintains Rank as a Top State for Business Investment

As a business state, Florida continues to show strongly in economic development rankings. In 2025, CNBC announced it ranked Florida as the No. 1 econo...

In 2024, Site Selection Group named North Carolina as the number one state in its Best States for Manufacturing ranking.

Biopharma Manufacturing Leads in North Carolina

North Carolina has been investing in life sciences for over four decades. The sector spans across the Tar Heel state, with strengths in biopharmaceuti...

U.S. Reshoring, Reindustrialization

Reports Reveal “Game-Changers” For U.S. Reshoring

Two recent surveys have confirmed that the skilled labor shortage is a significant barrier to foreign direct investment (FDI) and reshoring efforts in...

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Why AI Strengthens the Human Side of Site Selection

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the process of site selection by handling the heavy data work — scanning listings, flagging hidden ri...