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Southern Illinois

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...

Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and U.S. Senator Todd Young join executives of Google to break ground on the company’s new $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company is one of four major cloud infrastructure providers to announce new data centers in Indiana in 2024, joining AWS, Meta and Microsoft. Photo provided by Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Igniting the Economy of the Future

New advancements in technology can be seen across Indiana’s vast manufacturing ecosystem – from aerospace, aviation and space exploration to agbioscie...

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South Carolina: Launching a Legacy

January 2024 ushered in a new era for South Carolina’s economic development strategy. To build upon decades of economic development achievement while ...

Designated Sites

America’s Designated Sites Eliminate Business Complexity and Cost

Designated sites on which key work and permitting have already been completed for the purpose of industrial development can take a great deal of pain ...

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Aerospace Trends and Location Dynamics

Choosing a new aerospace facility location should follow a structured process to identify the most viable long-term solution. Of importance are proxim...

Led by Mercedes-Benz, motor vehicles are Alabama's top export, with over $11 billion in overseas shipments in 2023, earning the state the No. 1 ranking for auto exports. Photo provided by Mercedes

With Economy Humming, Alabama Seeks to Lay Foundations for Growth

Alabama has become the U.S.’s #1 auto-exporting state, with international vehicle shipments surging to $11 billion in 2023 to overtake South Carolina....

Since the late 1940s, Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been shaping the future of the aerospace industry with its cutting-edge R&D initiatives.

Mississippi: A Thriving Hub of Innovation and Growth for Automotive and Aerospace Industries

By capitalizing upon the State of Mississippi’s many competitive advantages, such as its business-friendly environment, strategic location, skilled wo...

Should Move Your Manufacturing Operations?

Should Move Your Manufacturing Operations?

Findings from a recent survey conducted by Sikich, a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services, revealed that more than ...

Columbus, Georgia

#1 PLACE for Business

Columbus, Georgia offers a unique blend of advantages that make it an ideal location for companies across various industries. This is especially true ...