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Iowa: A $4 Billion Economy Grows In Ottumwa
With shovel-ready sites, a skilled workforce and a strategic location, Ottumwa, IA has everything you need to grow.
Illinois: Building The Future In The Land Of Lincoln
With a talent pool approaching 7 million—a third of whom hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—Illinois has the skill sets needed to fill 21st-century jobs.
Arizona Wants You To Visit
A new $101-million program is designed to spur recovery of the state’s tourism industry using American Rescue plan funds.
Everything Is Big In Texas—And Getting Bigger
The Lone Star State has been the top state for exports for 19 consecutive years, surpassing the combined total for its three closest competitors.
North Dakota: Connecting To The World On Intermodal Rail
North Dakota’s new intermodal rail service is reducing shipping costs for agricultural exports and other goods shipped from the logistics park of ND.
Kansas: Where Innovation And Fun Converge
You can find Hutchinson’s history 650 feet under the ground in its famous salt mines. On the surface it’s a thriving business hub.
Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development
The Golden State has launched a program that promotes inclusive procurement as the prerequisite for a resilient supply chain.
Florida: An International Gateway To Growth
Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure.
Indiana: Gateway For Data Center Growth
Southern Indiana is poised to get a bigger share of the expanding North American data center market, which is expected to grow to $101 billion by 2026.
Southwest Louisiana: Where The Action Is
The diverse, inclusive gumbo in Southwest Louisiana includes a highly skilled workforce that is the hot sauce for success in key growth sectors.
New England: Balancing Business & Beauty
While parts of the New England economy experienced a setback, much like its fall foliage, the region will soon experience a beautiful change.
Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska
Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy.
Claremont, NH: A Great Place To Live, Work, Play And Create
Nestled on the Connecticut River between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains, Claremont is a busy center for business.
Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience
They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.
Maryland: A Rising Tide Of Recovery
In Maryland, COVID-19 has not stopped the Port of Baltimore, where shipping volume continues to increase.
Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth
Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average.
Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery
Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth.
Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth
The Bluegrass State is preparing for statewide growth with site upgrades and new partnerships.
A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina
Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, is a major driver of regional economic development, helping to create a favorable business climate that fuels growth.
New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar
The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery.
Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face
Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors.
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Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.
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Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.