Georgia is an aerospace powerhouse with more than 500 companies and $5.4 billion in international aerospace exports annually.
Jones Lang LaSalle sees industrial development and investment attracting interest from overseas firms.
GTI, one of Honda's largest suppliers of plastics components in N. America, invests $21M in first Indiana facility, creating 325 jobs.
750 U.S. aerospace jobs directly supported by exports in WA State, CA, PA, VA, plus 1,000+ indirect jobs at suppliers throughout U.S.
Company moves production of new crossover from Japan to plant in Normal, IL; Keeps 1,200 jobs in Illinois.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO): Fostering Innovation Act will help ease regulatory burdens on emerging biotechnology companies.
National Retail Federation: loophole allows most online sellers to avoid sales tax collection to the detriment of local retailers and communities.
Japanese train car manufacturer creates at least 250 new jobs and invests $50M in Rochelle, IL.
A new report by The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM): in 2012, 50 metros will achieve real GMP growth rates of 3% or more, led by Austin, Houston.
CA adds most construction jobs, D.C. adds highest % year-over-year; FL largest annual decline, AK largest % drop in construction jobs.
