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Chicago skyline at sunset rising beyond the greenery and water of Lincoln Park, symbolizing Illinois’ fertile soil as the foundation for growth and innovation. Photo provided by Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.

Illinois’ Fertile Soil is Ground for Growth and Innovation

A pipeline of talent is ready to staff and lead the field. Southern Illinois University’s (SIU) nationally recognized aviation program offers state-of...

The Mississippi State Capitol stands tall in Jackson, reflecting the state’s resilience, heritage, and vision for the future. Photo © Benkrut | Dreamstime.com

Mississippi Momentum: From Ag to Tech, Pro-Growth Policies Power Economic Growth in the Magnolia State

Mississippi is full of opportunity, and recent economic momentum proves that the world is taking notice of what Mississippi’s economic developers have...

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Recalibrating the Map: How Automakers Are Rethinking Plant Location Strategies in 2025

In a rapidly shifting landscape, the ability to adapt automotive manufacturing strategies to real-time market signals is becoming a competitive necess...

Cropland in the Midwest. Photo provided by Seward County Development Corporation

U.S. Agribusiness Centers Support the Nation’s Food Supply

In recent years, customers have demanded healthier foods with fewer additives, and specialty products such as gluten-free foods. Supply chains need to...

Governor Braun joins SEMI Americas leadership to discuss Indiana's growing leadership in semiconductor development and production at the first ever SEMIExpo In The Heartland. Photo provided by SEMI Americas

A New Entrepreneurial Vision for Indiana

A robust ecosystem has set the stage for Indiana to land major new developments, welcoming two new StarPlus Energy battery plants in Kokomo totaling $...

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is assembled at the company’s Charleston County campus. Photo provided by Boeing South Carolina

South Carolina: The Ultimate Business Advantage

More than 600 automotive-related companies ranging from OEMs and tire manufacturers to a network of suppliers, call the Palmetto State home. Earlier t...

Texas continues to expand its global economic leadership with two historic announcements: the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange and the launch of NYSE:Texas.  Photo provided by Office of the Governor

Texas is Where the Future is Building

Across Texas, residents can find dynamic cultural and recreational opportunities and breathtaking natural landscapes. The state offers the best of cit...

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The Impact of Climate Change on Corporate Real Estate

The factors that weigh in on corporate real estate decisions are ever-changing. Increasingly, climate change is significantly impacting corporate real...

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Reimagining the Corporate HQ: How Developers Can Stay Competitive in a Rapidly Changing Market

When it comes to the workforce, companies are still pivoting post-COVID. Some are approaching this issue with a stick, requiring a return to office, w...

Aurubis AG celebrated the topping out of its multimetal recycling plant in Augusta, Aurubis Richmond. Photo provided by Aurubis AG.

Georgia: Lasting Business Partnerships, Development-Ready Property and Sustainable Growth

Georgia’s workforce of 5.3 million people offers employers a skilled talent pool, bolstered by substantial investments in education and training. Geor...