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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...

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Mighty Mississippi: Where Innovation Drives the Automotive Industry

Some of the world’s most innovative companies are increasingly planting roots in Mississippi. And others, who have long been valued corporate partners...

BMW Plant Spartanburg is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the world. Photo Courtesy of BMW

Southern Hospitality: From Emerging Industries to Advanced Manufacturing, South Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment Welcomes Companies of All Types

It’s no secret: South Carolina is on the cutting edge as a global leader in business. The state’s mission is to create economic opportunities to incre...

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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...

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Keeping the Nation Fed: Supporting the American Food Supply Chain

The way we eat has changed. We like healthy convenience food. We expect a variety of produce. We may be doing larger shopping less often thanks to the...

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Maximum Overdrive: Trends in the U.S. Automotive Industry

The automobile industry has recovered from the slowdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges remain, however. The chip shortage remains a problem, an...

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Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure

Volatility in aluminum prices over the past decade resulted in many starts and stops in investment, with aluminum site selection activity trailing the...

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2022 Brings Unique Challenges to the Global Supply Chain

As we approach a third year of COVID-19, businesses are still facing supply chain disruptions. There is no single root cause for the problem. We began...