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The Land of Lincoln offers a highly educated workforce and a logistics network that is hard to match.


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The Land of Lincoln offers a highly educated workforce and a logistics network that is hard to match.
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    Latest: Illinois: A Talent Pool With World-Class Skills - The Land of Lincoln offers a highly educated workforce and a logistics network that is hard to match.

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    State Focus

    Illinois: A Talent Pool With World-Class Skills

    The Land of Lincoln offers a highly educated workforce and a logistics network that is hard to match.
    Irving-Las Colinas, Texas
    Office, IT & Call Centers

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    Research & Development

    Honeywell Establishes Robotics Innovation Hub In Pittsburgh

    The advanced technology center of excellence will help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future as companies look to automated solutions, software and robotics.
    Georgia Cyber Center Augusta, GA
    Aerospace & Defense

    Parsons Corporation Expanding At Georgia Cyber Center

    The cyber security technology provider will expand its operations at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta, GA by adding more than 80 new jobs.
    Florence County, SC
    Agribusiness

    McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion

    The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations.
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    Sidney, OH
    Agriculture

    Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio

    The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
    Charleston County, SC
    Automotive

    Spartan Motors Creating 308 Jobs In South Carolina

    The specialty vehicle manufacturer will invest $1.15 million to launch operations in Charleston County, SC.
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    Feature Story

    Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan

    Michigan is investing in a connected, smart manufacturing future, heralding a new age of automotive design and autonomous vehicles
    Hendricks County
    Biotech & Pharma

    LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility

    The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023.
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    Feature Story

    Editor’s Picks: Business, Industry And Tech Parks

    Business, industrial and technology parks increasingly are providing all of the amenities needed to attract and keep a skilled workforce, a top priority for 21st-century growth sectors.
    Westfield, IN
    Logistics & Distribution

    Gordon Food Service Creating Over 400 New Jobs In Indiana

    The food service distributor will expand in Indiana with a new 500,000-square-foot warehouse facility at the NorthPoint Industrial Park in Westfield.
    Gov. Phil Bryant, Mississippi
    Governor's Report

    Mississippi: Making The World Take Notice

    With a world-class logistics network and a highly skilled workforce setting new standards for success in advanced manufacturing, Mississippi is aiming for the top.
    Berkeley County, SC
    Logistics & Distribution

    A&R Logistics, Inc. Investing $60M In South Carolina

    The chemical industry supply chain services company will establish an export facility in Berkeley County, creating more than 60 new jobs.
    September / October 2019 issue
    Recent Issues

    September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)

    The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks.
    Austell, GA
    Logistics & Distribution

    US Elogistics Service Investing $4M In Georgia

    The company will establish a new distribution center in Austell, GA, creating 150 new jobs in the metro Atlanta region. 
    Changzhou National Hi-Tech District
    Manufacturing

    LANXESS Kicks Off Production In Changzhou

    The high-performance materials facility is the global specialty chemicals producer’s fourth factory in China's Changzhou National Hi-Tech District.
    Marcy Nanocenter
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Cree, NY State Form $1B Partnership To Create World’s Largest Silicon Carbide Device Facility

    More than 600 Cree jobs will be created at the Marcy Nanocenter on SUNY Poly Campus in collaboration with the New York Power Electronics Manufacturing Consortium.
    Nippon Paint Chattanooga, TN
    Automotive

    Nippon Paint Investing $60M In Tennessee

    Nippon Paint (USA) Inc. will expand its U.S. automotive manufacturing footprint by investing approximately $60 million and creating 150 jobs in Chattanooga, TN.
    Henrico County, VA
    Biotech & Pharma

    Pharmaceutical Product Development Creating 200 Jobs In Virginia

    The global contract research organization will invest $63.7 million to expand its bioanalytical lab in Henrico County, VA.
    Dyersburg, TN
    Advanced Manufacturing

    ERMCO Creating 150 Jobs In Tennessee

    The transformer manufacturer will invest $12 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Dyersburg, TN.
    Navistar
    Automotive

    Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas

    The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
    City of Manassas, VA
    Manufacturing

    High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion

    The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
    Corvette
    Business Report

    Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs

    The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car.
    San Antonio
    Automotive

    Toyota Investing $391M In Texas Assembly Plant

    The auto company’s new investment in its San Antonio assembly plant will bring its total investment in Toyota Texas to more than $3 billion.
    Amazon Chicago Tech Hub
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Will Create 400 New Tech Jobs

    Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet, allowing the company to double its tech workforce in the city.
    Keurig Dr Pepper
    Food Processing

    Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania

    The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.
    corporate headquarters
    Special Reports

    Home Base For Corporate Headquarters

    Quality of life and a wide variety of amenities, a highly skilled workforce and an easy commute are just a few of the attractions inducing corporate headquarters to relocate.
    Lockheed Martin hypersonics programs
    Aerospace & Defense

    Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Program Bringing 272 Jobs To Alabama

    Two buildings in Courtland will house the hypersonics programs' assembly, integration and testing; management and engineering will be located in Huntsville.
    West Tennessee
    Manufacturing

    VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion

    The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.
    Daikin America Inc. Decatur, AL
    Manufacturing

    Daikin Investing $195M In Alabama

    The company chose to expand and create 20 new jobs at its Decatur, AL fluorochemical plant over locations in Japan and China.
    GE Appliances, Kershaw County, SC
    Manufacturing

    GE Appliances Investing $60M In South Carolina

    The appliance manufacturer will begin water heater manufacturing at its Kershaw County, SC operations at a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
    Newport News
    Aerospace & Defense

    Eagle Aviation Technologies Expanding In Virginia

    The composites design and fabrication company will create 75 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in the city of Newport News, VA.
    New Mexico Digital Media
    Industry Focus

    Digital Media: New Mexico Is Ready For Player One

    New Mexico, already a thriving location for TV and motion picture production, aims to become the go-to place for video game development.
    Lockheed Martin, Arkansas
    Aerospace & Defense

    Lockheed Martin Begins $142M Expansion In Arkansas

    The company has broken ground for its Long Range Fires Production Facility, the first of many expansions at the company's site in Camden that will create 326 jobs.
    Hohenwald, TN
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    HCTec Creating More Than 100 Jobs In Tennessee

    The healthcare IT workforce service company will invest more than $500,000 in an expansion of its Hohenwald, TN operations.
    autonomous vehicles
    Industry Focus

    Digital Mobility: Yellow Light For Driverless Cars

    Connectivity is transforming the automotive industry, but the rush to fully autonomous vehicles has hit a speed bump: robot cars can’t figure out human behavior.
    Curaçao
    Location Focus

    Curaçao: A “Cultural Hybrid” For Growth In The Caribbean

    Curaçao is ready to meet your business needs with multicultural talent and a bevy of economic free zones.
    Conagra
    Research & Development

    Conagra Building New Innovation Center In Chicago

    The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design will be a state-of-the-art snacking innovation center with up to 50 food designers and culinary staff.
    Norman, OK
    Aerospace & Defense

    Commander Aircraft Corporation Expanding In Oklahoma

    The aircraft manufacturer will invest $8 million in a new production facility in Norman, OK for its Commander single engine aircraft. 
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