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2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Project of the Year: CREE Wolfspeed’s Wafers Key to Charging of EVs
The silicon carbide wafers to be produced at the Mohawk Valley, N.Y., plant will reduce the charging time and range of EVs and also be used in 5G infrastructure and solar inverters.
2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Project of the Year: Grön Fuels Complex Can Actually Reverse Climate Change
Louisiana’s Grön Fuels facility plans to capture and sequester tens of millions of tons of biogenic carbon dioxide.
2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Project of the Year: Centene Chooses Charlotte for Regional HQ/Technology Hub
Expected to create 3,200 jobs, the Centene project is the largest single job announcement in the history of North Carolina’s incentives program.
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Auto Industry Is Betting on Sustainability
The automotive industry and its suppliers are realizing that they must invest in sustainability initiatives because of their importance to customers and shareholders alike.
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Front Line: Changing the Definition of MSAs
Will the proposed redefinition of Metropolitan Statistical Areas and subsequent funding communities receive affect your company’s location decision?
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Tennessee Sees a Surge in Headquarters, Tech, and Finance Facilities
With a critical mass of qualified workers, as well as a friendly business environment, the state of Tennessee is drawing new and expanding firms.
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Front Line: U.S. Supply Chains Face Critical Stage
The pandemic accelerated the reexamination of U.S. supply chains, and a new report sets out a path for addressing vulnerabilities.
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Michigan Invests in Its Talent Ecosystem
The state is doubling down on its efforts to meet current workforce demands while building a pipeline of talent with the in-demand skills for a new generation of jobs.
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A New Approach to Energy Savings for Your Next Manufacturing Plant
“There’s a pipeline five miles away, so access to natural gas won’t be a problem… right?”
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Latest Trends in the Industrial Real Estate Sector Here to Stay
The industrial real estate sector is experiencing a complete transformation brought about by changes in the retail sector, warehouse design, and supply chains.
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Adapting to a New Workplace Ecosystem
The office is evolving and becoming more agile — it has to.
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FDI Creates Symbiotic Relationship With U.S. Suppliers
Area Development’s editor recently asked Jonathan Samford, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Global Business Alliance, about the importance of FDI to the U.S. economy and why U.S. workers — as well as U.S. supplier companies — benefit from this investment.
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Shifting Dynamics in a Post-Pandemic World
Your business may benefit from economic developers’ new targeted approaches that support new norms in the workplace, promote inclusive economic recovery, and place ESG at the center of their value proposition.
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Getting the EV Industry Charged Up
Consumers’ confidence with electric vehicles — and the ultimate success of the EV industry — depends upon the building of a network of charging stations.
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In Focus: Creative Funding to Enable Sustainability
Organizations that are attempting to reduce their energy use or carbon footprint are finding there are affordable to ways to do so.
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A Revitalized Vision for the Corporate Campus
As COVID-19 starts to subside, the tech industry is reimagining the corporate campus, as well as workspaces, and that is bound to also affect companies in other industries.
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Maximum Impact: Saving Time and Money with BIM 360
Through the use of advanced technology, project teams are able to save stakeholders time, trouble, and money to maximize project collaboration and impact for stakeholders.
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A Renewed Focus on Workforce Diversity
Recent social unrest has brought to the forefront the importance of focusing on diversity and inclusion issues as companies make their location decisions.
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Speed to Market Is Key in Landing High-Impact Projects as Economic Recovery Ramps Up
Locational advantages, a business-friendly environment, and Build-Ready sites position Kentucky for continued growth.
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Immigration Tips for International Business Travelers During the Pandemic
As international business travelers resume their travel to the U.S. for site visits and face-to-face meetings, there are specific guidelines to keep in mind to facilitate the entry process.
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