Q2 2022 | Trade and Industry Development
 

Q2 2022

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Q2 2022 Access to Markets

In this issue, our features take an in-depth look at supply chain management and aluminum manufacturing and processing. Our Sites & Programs feature covers ports and inland ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity: a compendium of locations from all across the country that include critical business infrastructure and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Washington – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

In this issue

Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure

BY: Sarah White

Volatility in aluminum prices over the past decade resulted in many starts and stops in investment, with aluminum site selection activity trailing the commodity booms and busts. Today, aluminum is at its highest price in over a decade: $3,021 per ton as of February 2022, with a 37 percent increase since January 2012. more....

  Features
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Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure
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2022 Brings Unique Challenges to the Global Supply Chain
  Insights
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The Dizzying, Inevitable Evolution of a Post-Pandemic Supply Chain
  Short List
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America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity in 2022
  Sites & Programs
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America's Ports and Depots Broaden Access to Markets
  Spotlights
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Solving the Skills Shortage: How Workforce-Savvy Arizona Attracts Top Talent
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Arkansas’ Growth Attracts Business and Talent
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Louisiana Skillfully Navigates Choppy Economic Waters
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Michigan Paves the Way for the Future of EV
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Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia
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Washington Leads the Way