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Feeding the Economy: A Continuing Need

Feeding the Economy: A Continuing Need

While much of the nation’s economy has seen changes, one fundamental thing hasn’t altered: people still need to eat. Regions that produce food have be...

Trends to Watch with the American Food Supply Chain

Trends to Watch with the American Food Supply Chain

The stability and sustainability of the domestic food supply is fundamental to the stability of the U.S. economy. The direct impact of the COVID-19 vi...

Automotive, Aerospace Industries Power Alabama’s Path to Recovery

Automotive, Aerospace Industries Power Alabama’s Path to Recovery

In the face of COVID, companies in Alabama have shown a resilience and an innovative spirit that have allowed them to keep their workforces engaged an...

Tennessee: Headquarters Are at Home Here

Tennessee: Headquarters Are at Home Here

The number of companies choosing to call the Volunteer State home continues to rise, with an impressive range of industry diversity. Tennessee’s Depar...

Business

Arkansas is Ready for Business

In Arkansas, every business is essential. Arkansas is a business-friendly state with an abundance of resources to help businesses succeed, including...

Food Processing

The Future of Food Processing in Iowa

With millions of acres of fertile land, plentiful raw materials and abundant sources of renewable energy, Iowa has built upon its long history as a le...

Blockchain Technology Drives Innovation in the Aviation Industry

Blockchain Technology Drives Innovation in the Aviation Industry

Business leaders know that for companies to survive and thrive in a competitive marketplace, they need to adapt and innovate. In aerospace and aviatio...

Manufacturing

The Global COVID-19 Pandemic Is Accelerating the Pace of Reshoring

While reshoring is a hot topic right now, it’s important to recognize the trend predates the global COVID-19 pandemic by about five years. The global ...

A Hard Stop, Detour and Reboot for the Auto Industry

A Hard Stop, Detour and Reboot for the Auto Industry

Despite an unforeseen global crisis setting the stage for 2020, the automotive industry’s response to the public’s healthcare needs has been remarkabl...

Should Employers Have Workers Sign COVID-19 Waivers?

Should Employers Have Workers Sign COVID-19 Waivers?

As the nation turns to a patchwork of reopening procedures, businesses are prioritizing the development prevention and precaution strategies, using i...