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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...

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Emerging Factors That Are Changing the Business of Food Production

Companies have prioritized their ethical practices and set goals to reduce their environmental impact. Issues like carbon footprints, climate change, ...

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Colorado Announces a Host of Advanced Tech Developments in 2024

The Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, together with the Governor’s office, ...

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Montana: The Last Best Place for Your Business to Grow

The outdoor industry faces workforce challenges, which creates growth barriers. Montana has answers to these challenges. With the highest high school ...

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Technology and Market Access Are a Winning Combination for U.S. Agribusiness

Food production requires a perfect storm of factors. The land must be suitable for farming. The location must be proximal to state-of-the-art food pro...

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS’ R4 ADVANTAGE

Southern Illinois offers an inventory of industrial sites. With large acreage, greenfields, existing buildings and transportation infrastructure to ma...

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Navigating the Road to Sustainable Mobility

The automotive industry in North America faces a challenging landscape in the coming years as it strives to meet increasingly restrictive carbon dioxi...