Q1 2026

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

In this issue, our features examine supply chain management issues and strategies that help drive domestic economic growth. Our Sites & Programs offers an update on major U.S. ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Development: a compendium of locations from across the country that include critical business infrastructure, workforce and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

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In this issue

Arkansas Grows New Investments in Rural Counties

BY: State of Arkansas

In 2025, Arkansas consistently won economic development projects, bringing new capital investment to the state. Companies are drawn to the available real estate, workforce and affordability. Every corner of Arkansas has notched wins, including rural communities across the state, demonstrating the advantages of doing business in the Natural State. more....

Features

The Science of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

‘Human-In-The-Loop’ AI Strategies For Transportation Fleets

Insights

Before the Rail Consolidation

Short List

America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start

Sites & Programs

U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy

Spotlights

Arizona’s Energy Leadership Powers Economic Growth

Arkansas Grows New Investments in Rural Counties

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

Energy Manufacturing is Powering Pennsylvania

Infrastructure Investments Bolster Virginia’s Business Ecosystem