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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...

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2025 CiCi Awards: Community Impact

Highlighted in this article are some of the inspirational stories behind our 2025 CiCi Community Impact winners. None of these projects would have bee...

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2025 Brings New Opportunities for Corporate Headquarters Operations

The shifting landscape of HQ operations presents new opportunities for businesses. Secondary markets, with their lower costs, strong talent pools and ...

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Canadian Economic Growth Bolstered by Large-Scale Investment Projects

In 2024, Canada's largest capital investments were in fintech, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. The information and communications technol...

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Idaho’s Common Sense Values and Initiatives Fuel State Growth

The State of Idaho sticks to its core values and commonsense initiatives to support the residents and businesses that are at the heart of the state an...

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2025 CiCi Awards: Corporate Investment

While these rankings are based on capital investment amounts, they bring far more: jobs, business opportunities, improvements to roads and utilities, ...

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Washington State: Building a Sustainable, Clean Future

While roughly half of Washington State runs on hydropower, other forms of energy contribute sustainable energy to the region’s supply. Wind power repr...

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Greater Value in Site Selection in Tertiary Markets

As companies have experienced investment returns by locating industrial and commercial facilities in tertiary markets, sites selectors have become int...

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How Arizona Has Become U.S. Semiconductor Central

Since 2020, Arizona leads the nation in new semiconductor investment, with more than $102 billion announced. Companies have launched more than 40 expa...