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Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs

Today, human resources personnel in most companies, but especially high-tech companies, are finding that hiring the right workers is one of their bigg...

Cordova Alabama

Cordova Alabama: A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Cordova’s plan to turn the town’s fortunes around involves branding the area as an outdoor recreation community and a region incoming individuals can ...

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Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs

In 2024, Kansas announced a number of projects – both new ventures and expansions – that aim to bring more investment and more jobs to regions all acr...

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ new investment will bring the total investment in the facility to over $3.2 billion. Photo provided by NC Department of Commerce

Sustaining Success in North Carolina

North Carolina has also seen increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2023, 26 of the 111 projects announced in the state were sourced from overs...

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Creating Resilience in Global Medical Manufacturing Footprints

Manufacturing leaders in medical manufacturing are expected to optimize and manage their manufacturing footprints in a way that growth of capacity is ...

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An Expanding Economy Requires an Expansion of Access to Markets

Access to all market points must be prepared to meet the needs of a growing economy. This not only includes physical expansion and upgrades, but judic...

Workforce PhD students learn what it takes to work for a company like Estes Express Lines from Terminal Manager Jason Mincey.

Effingham County, Georgia Crafts a Unique Educational Approach to Boost Industrial Workforce

One of Effingham County’s aims is to position itself as an ideal location for industry. It already offers companies looking for a place to expand manu...

Hydro Aluminum in the Western Kentucky community of Henderson recently announced an $85 million investment to grow its manufacturing presence in the Commonwealth. Photo provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky

Diverse Manufacturing Sectors Position Kentucky for Future Growth

Since the beginning of his administration, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced more than 1,000 private-sector new-location and expansion proj...

More than 110,000 scientists, engineers and technicians are employed by Ohio’s world-class medical and research facilities, academic institutions and private companies. Photo provided by JobsOhio

Industry Wins with the Ohio Advantage

Because JobsOhio is private, businesses encounter less red tape, enjoy more responsive customer service and experience the peace of mind that comes wi...

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How Emerging Technology Impacts Site Selection

With every headline, companies expect increasing technological sophistication from their partners, including site selection consultants. Like most ind...