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.

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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....