As manufacturing becomes more high-tech, site selection becomes complex. Communications are critical, which is why 5G infrastructure now tops the list of site selection considerations. The biotech industry has an acute need for well educated workers to support its complex processes. At the same time, industries are looking to shift toward carbon-neutral activities to meet corporate sustainability goals. In this issue, we discuss the evolving framework for site selection in the high tech industries including advanced manufacturing and biotech.
An industrial renaissance is underway in the heartland of America. Bold, transformative investments are remaking the economic landscape, and all roads lead to Ohio. Last year, the state secured more than 26,000 new jobs and nearly $32 billion in capital commitments across manufacturing, automotive, technology, biotech and other essential sectors. more....