Q3 2026 | Trade and Industry Development
 

Q3 2026

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

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T&ID examines new site selection and development factors facing food and agriculture, aerospace and automotive technologies. Companies across the country have altered their business models and their supply chains to meet urgent new needs in a changing business landscape. In this issue, we'll share insights into the ways industries have pivoted to adapt to an innovative business landscape. We'll also look at six states - Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi and South Carolina - and learn where and how they're innovating to succeed.

In this issue

COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight

BY: Peter Francesconi

When the U.S.A.F. deactivated the base in 1977, local and state leaders seized the opportunity to transform it into a center for economic growth and innovation. The site became known as Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority, a cooperative effort between public and private partners, and it has been helping to drive the region’s economy ever since. more....

  Case Study
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COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight
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PRIME LOCATION Providing Key Access and Services to the Gulf, Port Fourchon Continues to Expand its Facilities, Services and Impact
  Features
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The Symbiotic Relationship Between Aerospace Manufacturers and Military Bases
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Advancing the Future of Food Production
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Your Next Automotive Site May Already Be Gone
  Insights
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Industry and Site Selection Have Heavily Committed to EVs – Now What?
  Short List
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America’s Designated Sites Are Ready for U.S. Business Growth and Expansion
  Sites & Programs
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Land, Water, Energy and Agricultural Ecosystems Combine to Create Opportunity in U.S. Regions
  Spotlights
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Alabama’s Economic Prowess Is Being Heard Around the World
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From Advanced Manufacturing to Agtech: Illinois is Built to Deliver
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Indiana is Open for Business
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Maryland’s Moment: Leading the Nation in Biotech and Biomanufacturing
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Mississippi’s Momentum Is Built to Last
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South Carolina: The State for Success