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2022 Top States for Doing Business
2022 Top States for Doing Business Provide an Environment for Business Growth
The "Top States" report looks at some of the places ripe for successfully growing and doing business based on the views of our expert panel of consultants.
2022 Top States Workforce Development Programs
Companies across industry sectors are having trouble finding all the talent they need, which makes workforce development programs even more vital as a location factor.
2022 Top States Commentary: Education, Training, and Quality of Life Reflected in State Rankings
It’s not surprising that states ranking in the top five spots have strong educational and workforce training systems as well as high quality of life.
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Location Canada
“Friend-Shoring” To “Next-Dooring”
Canada holds a strategic position as a critical investment destination in a new era of global supply chains and sourcing.
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New Research Center Battles Obesity Epidemic with an Entrepreneurial Approach
From advanced radiopharmaceutical development to breakthrough diabetes treatments, innovative genome sequencing to cutting-edge water management research, Louisiana’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector is establishing the state as a hub of research, collaboration, and innovation — and creating new opportunities for biotech investment. Among these investments is the new Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which is battling the obesity epidemic with an entrepreneurial approach.
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EVs to Bring About a Dramatic Transformation of the Automotive Supply Chain
Electric Vehicles are here…but how ready is the supply chain?
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Mississippi’s Shovel-Ready Sites Are Open for Business
Shovel-ready sites give companies a jump-start in getting their operations up and running, while helping communities quickly create jobs.
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Future Forward
Diverse and determined, Miami’s tech ecosystem has transformed it from the Magic City to Innovation City.
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Utilizing Data Analytics to Reduce Risk and Costs, Increase Opportunities
An efficient site selection process can make the difference between a fundable and a failed project.
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A Fast Track to Filling the Workforce Pipeline
A Virginia community college demonstrates how workforce training programs as well as accelerated degree programs are being used to help close the skills gap in critical industries.
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Navigating the Change: Business Location and Economic Development in Canada
De-globalization, supply chain disruptions, an evolving tax landscape, tight labor markets, and the continued rise of ESG are among the issues manufacturers are facing.
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Manufacturing’s Last “KISS”
Although those in the aerospace and other industries once believed that the simplest solution to a production problem was undoubtedly the optimal one, it often creates inefficiency in design and production that makes for a competitive disadvantage in today’s global marketplace.
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Major Projects: Embrace Wide Open Rural Spaces
Available land, lower costs, and the desire to co-locate with suppliers and customers draw companies to rural locations, but satisfying infrastructure needs and access to talent shouldn’t be overlooked.
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Front Line: Is Reshoring Production the Answer to Supply Chain Woes?
In light of supply chain challenges post-pandemic, some manufacturers have decided to reshore their production, with varying results.
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The Dawn of the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy
The building and servicing of rockets and satellites, security of satellite data, space tourism, and more provide the potential for massive industry expansion.
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Location Factors in the EV Industry — “Mission Critical” or “Nice to Have”?
Understanding the impact of both quantitative and qualitative factors is critically important to the operational efficiency and long-term success of your EV-related project.
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Challenges & Opportunities in the Canadian Life Sciences and Health Technology (LSHT) Industry
The government’s strategy to ensure the growth of its life sciences sector, along with the country’s high-quality talent and low operational costs among other advantages, makes Canada the place to invest in the LSHT sector.
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Gaining Community Approval for Your Next Big-Box Project
Partnerships with local economic developers and other community stakeholders are key to a company getting approval to site a big-box distribution center.
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Heritage Battery Recycling Plans Eloy, Arizona, Lithium-ion Recycling Plant
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Nexteer Automotive Expands Buena Vista Township, Michigan, Operations
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Georgia-Pacific Establishes Jackson, Tennessee, Paper Plant
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IperionX Limited Plans Halifax County, Virginia, Titanium Facility
09/28/2022
Evermade Foods Expands Fauquier County, Virginia, Operations
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