Q2 2025

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

In this issue, our 19th annual CiCi awards recognize investment and community impact projects from 2024. These projects span a wide variety of vertical industries, many of them high technology, from all across the United States. We’ve chosen 30 projects that represent high-capital investment or community improvement, or both. Our features cover the latest information in retail, corporate headquarters and commercial real estate, with a special look at newly implemented tariffs, and our spotlights look at Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Texas and Canada.

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In this issue

2025 Brings New Opportunities for Corporate Headquarters Operations

BY: David G. Gaines

The shifting landscape of HQ operations presents new opportunities for businesses. Secondary markets, with their lower costs, strong talent pools and other strategic advantages, are increasingly attracting corporate headquarters investments. As companies seek new locations, emerging business hubs will play a role in shaping the future of HQ operations. more....

Features

The Impact of Climate Change on Corporate Real Estate

2025 Brings New Opportunities for Corporate Headquarters Operations

For U.S. Manufacturers and Retailers, Tariffs May Make 2025 An Economic Tipping Point

Insights

Reimagining the Corporate HQ: How Developers Can Stay Competitive in a Rapidly Changing Market

Special Reports

2025 CiCi Awards: Community Impact

2025 CiCi Awards: Corporate Investment

Spotlights

Canadian Economic Growth Bolstered by Large-Scale Investment Projects

Colorado: Home to Industry Leading Innovation and a Business-Friendly, Collaborative Environment

Georgia: Lasting Business Partnerships, Development-Ready Property and Sustainable Growth

Idaho’s Common Sense Values and Initiatives Fuel State Growth

Texas is Where the Future is Building