Q4 2024 | Trade and Industry Development
 

Q4 2024

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Q4 2024 issue cover

As advanced manufacturing becomes more high-tech, site selection needs to change. The biotech industry has an acute need for well educated workers and clean manufacturing environments to support its complex processes. At the same time, industries are wrestling with how best to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to save time and costs but keep the human touch. In this issue, we discuss the evolving framework for site selection in industries including advanced manufacturing and biotech and address the urgent need for a properly trained workforce.

In this issue

Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs

BY: Tracey Schelmetic

In 2024, Kansas announced a number of projects – both new ventures and expansions – that aim to bring more investment and more jobs to regions all across Kansas. In addition, Kansas Governor Kelly announced initiatives to expand job training, business investments, broadband coverage and the revitalization of downtown areas in rural communities. more....

  Case Study
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Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Program: Boosting Global Competitiveness and Economic Growth
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Cordova Alabama: A Great Place to Live, Work and Play
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Effingham County, Georgia Crafts a Unique Educational Approach to Boost Industrial Workforce
  Features
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AEM Provides Case Studies in Advanced Manufacturing
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Creating Resilience in Global Medical Manufacturing Footprints
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How Emerging Technology Impacts Site Selection
  Insights
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The Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit: Maximize Your Opportunities
  Short List
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Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs
  Sites & Programs
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An Expanding Economy Requires an Expansion of Access to Markets
  Spotlights
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Florida Addresses Workforce Needs and Announces Economic Wins
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Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs
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Diverse Manufacturing Sectors Position Kentucky for Future Growth
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New Mexico Emerges as a Key Location for Advanced Manufacturing and Tech Development
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Sustaining Success in North Carolina
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Industry Wins with the Ohio Advantage