2024 Top Utilities
These top utilities play a key role in state and local economic development endeavors, as well as sustainability efforts.
Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights
From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
Military & Defense Locations: A New Type Of Mission
Economic development leaders share insights on what makes the military and defense industries a boon for communities nationwide.
Cyber Space: Filling The Void
The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) addresses immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.
Bridging The Digital Divide
Across the U.S., BEAD Program funding aims to expand broadband access, and leading locations remain to be seen.
Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?
Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.
Innovation Hubs Spark Business Creativity
From startups to established firms, regions with innovative resources and support propel growth throughout many industries.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding
Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Energy-Forward Site Selection
The topic of energy comes up early and often as companies work to make site selection decisions regarding existing and future facilities.
Customized Workforce Training: Bringing Skills To The Market
Workforce training programs are addressing evolving industries, labor force demands, and speed to market needs of business.
FDI Activity Going Strong
For 11 consecutive years, the U.S. has ranked as top destination for foreign direct investment, and here’s a look at several hot spots across the nation.
Top Logistics Hubs: Links To Success
The logistics industry is a multi-billion dollar sector that connects producers and consumers to deliver the right products at the right time.
Iowa: Manufacturing 4.0 Gets A Boost
The state’s largest industry is set to receive funding, and Google will grow its green data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Multi-Faceted Maryland
Initiatives in Maryland for education, environment, and global reach are driving growth across this Mid-Atlantic state.
Connecting The Dots In Connecticut
Connecticut provides an environment that is conducive to growth and expansion across a diverse array of industries.
Texas Branches Out
Building on a strong foundation, the state’s regional growth reflects the potential of emerging industries.
Mississippi: Hitting A Historic Mark
Mississippi has finalized the largest economic development project in state history, bringing in $2.5 billion in capital investment.
Opportunity Knocks?
Introduced in 2017, the federal opportunity zone program pays off for certain real estate investments and was just extended another two years.
Standing Strong In Illinois
From the city of big shoulders and across the Land of Lincoln, the state of Illinois’ broad business support shows.
A New Energy For Louisiana
Louisiana’s climate action plan gains momentum with a federal grant toward decarbonizing the manufacturing sector.