When it comes to advanced manufacturing, technology has caused site selection processes to change. Advanced manufacturing has created new requirements for workforce, incentives and regulatory issues to support more complex processes. Companies are balancing technologies such as AI, which can bring gains in automation, but still require a human touch to apply properly. In this issue, we discuss the evolving framework for site selection in industries including advanced manufacturing and biotech and address the need for a properly trained workforce.
As a business state, Florida continues to show strongly in economic development rankings. In 2025, CNBC announced it ranked Florida as the No. 1 economy in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, underscoring Florida’s economic strength through strategic investments. Florida also rose to No. 3 in CNBC’s 2025 ranking of best states for business. more....