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The Location Economics of Advanced Nuclear
Technology gains traction as a strategic investment, with evolving reactor designs, streamlined site selection, and regional incentives shaping the future of clean, reliable power.
First Person: Brent Omdahl, SVP Government Affairs for Global Wafers
The EVP for Government Affairs at GlobalWafers shares insights on a $3.5 billion investment in Sherman, Texas, workforce development, and how the CHIPS Act has reshaped semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.
The Battle to Break China’s Rare Earth Supply Chain Dominance
U.S. faces challenges in reducing reliance on China for rare earths.
The Rise of Joint Venture Agreements in New Construction Projects
Collaborative joint ventures spread risk and ensure successful project outcomes.
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Energy / Clean Tech
Energy Costs and Constraints Are Reshaping Site Selection in 2025
Surging energy demands, grid instability, and ESG pressures are changing how companies choose new facility locations.
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Manufacturing’s New Risk Game for Site Selection
Companies face growing challenges as tariffs, political shifts, and trade policies disrupt location strategies.
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Rebuilding the Industrial Base Requires a Commitment to Ecosystem Formation
A return to American manufacturing demands more than factories — it requires coordinated, community-wide ecosystem development
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In Focus: AI Is Changing Incentives Math
Headcount-focused incentives punish evolving companies, payroll helps reward a different kind of growth.
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First Person: David Robey, Co-CEO of QTS Data Centers
With QTS rapidly scaling to meet hyperscaler and enterprise demand across North America and Europe, Co-CEO David Robey shares his perspective on site selection, utilities, incentives, and what’s next for the industry. Robey, who previously served as COO, brings a tactical mindset to an evolving set of location priorities.
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The Quest for Logistics Supremacy
With supply chain pressures mounting, America’s logistics network is being rebuilt from the ground up and states are competing for the infrastructure edge by investing in ports, air cargo, and cold storage.
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First Person: Joe Capes, CEO, LiquidStack
LiquidStack CEO Joe Capes on choosing Texas for expansion, working through AI supply chain shocks, and why hot water is the future of cooling.
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The Legal Limits of DEI in Incentives Agreements, Hiring, and Contracting
States and cities have tied incentives to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals — such as subcontracting targets or workforce composition — but a new executive order from the Trump administration and related lawsuits are raising the legal stakes. That raises new questions about what’s lawful and what’s not when it comes to DEI, affirmative action, and the use of contracting targets — and how that may impact your next location decision.
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Rethinking Life Sciences Site Selection in a Resilient and Dynamic Market
Planning new facilities now requires deeper segmentation, faster timelines, and more nuanced incentive approaches.
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Scaling Up Without Falling Short
Scaling a pilot into full production requires smart planning, the right team, and constant flexibility.
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The Second Space Race
How spaceport development could drive economic growth in new places.
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Get Your Mega Site ‘Project Ready’
Preparing a mega site requires more than acreage and ambition—it means aligning zoning, utilities, and documentation to reduce investor risk, compress timelines, and compete for transformative manufacturing and industrial projects.
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Why Cold Storage May Defy the Tariff Crunch
Food related projects remain resilient as tariff pressures shake other sectors of commercial real estate
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The New Math Behind Mexico and U.S. Manufacturing Decisions
Rising wages, grid strain, and policy shifts are changing the calculus for manufacturers in North America.
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How to Choose the Right Site for Your Factory in 2025’s Volatile Landscape
Why manufacturers should treat site selection as a form of risk management — not just opportunity hunting.
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Assessing Risk Assessment
Companies are looking beyond cost and factoring in culture, politics, and community fit for resilience.
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Wisconsin: A Launchpad for Innovation and Industry
From AI and fusion to biomanufacturing, Wisconsin’s tech economy is attracting global and local bets.
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How Innovation and Investment Are Reshaping Life Sciences in 2025
Talent shortages, financing volatility, and supply chain shifts define the life sciences outlook.
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What It Takes to Power the Next Generation of Biomanufacturing
Flexible utilities and workforce pipelines are essential to meet growing life sciences manufacturing demand.
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New Rules for the Cloud Rush
What developers need to know about how states are regulating data centers—and utilities are shifting the cost burden.
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Why Art Belongs in Industrial Spaces
Once dismissed as decorative, workplace art is now being embraced as a powerful tool for improving employee well-being, productivity, and a company’s public image.
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What You Need to Know About NMTCs
New market tax credits offer millions in upfront funding for projects that create jobs and serve underserved communities.
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Facility Deployments in a Dynamic Electric Landscape
How companies can adapt to evolving utility policies, secure reliable power, and mitigate risks in a shifting electric landscape.
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First Person: Meaghan Elwell, Division President for JLL’s Industrials
Meaghan Elwell serves as the President of the Industrials Division at JLL Work Dynamics, where she oversees global outsourcing relationships across various sectors, including Manufacturing, Aviation, Automotive, Logistics, Oil & Gas, and Utilities. With over 20 years at JLL, she has extensive experience in managing corporate relationships and large real estate portfolios.
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First Person: René Buck, President & CEO, BCI Global
As founder and CEO of BCI Global, René Buck has led site selection projects and supply chain projects across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We caught up with Buck to talk about the evolution of site selection, the impact of tariffs and geopolitics, and the advice he’s giving manufacturing executives right now.
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Around the Horn: North America’s Trade Tensions
Charlie Smith, managing director of geopolitical strategy at Newmark Global Strategy discusses the current trade tensions across North America and their implications with his colleagues, managing director Carlos Sanchez (based in Mexico) and senior managing director Gregg Wassmansdorf (based in Canada).
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Otto Aviation Plans Jacksonville, Florida, Manufacturing Operations
06/20/2025
AMI Metals Expands Spokane, Washington, Production Operations
06/20/2025
Newly Weds Foods Plans Dyersburg, Tennessee, Production Operations
06/20/2025
Yaskawa American Expands Franklin, Wisconsin, Headquarters Operations
06/19/2025
Cayuga Milk Ingredients Expands Cayuga County, New York, Production Operations
06/19/2025
Gap Upgrades Gallatin, Tennessee, Logistics Operations
06/19/2025
Swiss-Based Galderma Plans Miami, Florida, Headquarters Operations
06/19/2025
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