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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...

In 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive guiding the implementation of the CHIPS Act at Hemlock Semiconductor, the largest producer of hyper-pure polysilicon headquartered in the U.S. Michigan Executive Office of the Governor.

Michigan: Shaping the Future with Semiconductors

Michigan’s investments in the semiconductor industry — and its stronghold at the heart of connected industries like automotive and manufacturing — mak...

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The Right Mix of Advantages in Site Selection with America’s Top Sites

In this feature, Trade & Industry Development has compiled a list of locations from across the United States that includes critical business infrastru...

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Global Energy Production and Consumption Stand at a Crossroads

In terms of consumption, global energy demand has continued to rise. The International Energy Agency reported that worldwide energy demand grew by 2.5...

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Arkansas: The Natural Choice for Business

With all of these project wins, it’s clear that Arkansas has significant economic momentum that is carrying over into 2025. There’s no single reason w...

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Infrastructure Investments Make Virginia an Elite Business Destination

Port of Virginia’s ability to take an influx of activity is one of the infrastructure considerations that led CNBC to rank Virginia as America’s Top S...

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U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

The U.S. port system is a critical component of a growing national economy, and ports remain the backbone of the nation’s intermodal transportation sy...

Hurricane Helene - How to Help Those Impacted

How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, then tore across South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, leaving a 500-mi...

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AEM Provides Case Studies in Advanced Manufacturing

Some companies that engage in second chance hiring of individuals with criminal records or addiction histories experience benefits in the form of incr...