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Advanced Manufacturing

Front Line: Satisfying the Semiconductor Industry’s Workforce Needs

As the semiconductor industry announces plans to grow domestic production, it is facing a workforce shortage.

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Site Selection Factors / Strategy

A Message to CREs: What’s Old Is New Again

It seems that face-to-face meetings with community leaders and anecdotal research about a prospective location are back in style again as companies make location decisions.

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Contributed Content

Aerospace / Defense Is Flying High in Michigan

Collaboration between businesses, state government, DOD leaders, and others is continuing to advance the A&D sector in Michigan.

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Aerospace

Reviewing the Turbulent Ride, as Aerospace Looks Optimistically Ahead

As aerospace companies continue to rebound and evolve, they need to establish their unique goals in order to make an informed and data-driven location decision.

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Aerospace

Diversifying Aerospace: Promoting Women in STEM

Promoting initiatives to educate young people on STEM opportunities, while closing the gender gap, will spur the growth of the U.S. aerospace/aviation sector.

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Location Canada

How ESG Is Driving Canadian Government Programs

Through their ESG-oriented policies, Canada’s federal and provincial governments are working to position themselves as an attractive investment destination for businesses seeking sustainable long-term growth.

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Automotive

EV Impacts to Watch in 2023 and 2024

The long-term impact of the shift to EVs — including challenges sourcing battery materials and the increased demand on utility capacity — will be far-reaching.

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Energy / Clean Tech

Front Line: Green Energy Companies Building a Qualified Workforce

Labor unions and the offshore wind energy industry are working together to advance the transition to clean energy.

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Construction / Project Planning

In Focus: Picking the Right Joint Venture Partners

Here are three tips to help construction firms use joint ventures to meet demand without increasing risk.

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Site Selection Factors / Strategy

The Rise of Mid-Size U.S. Cities: The Industrial Development Boom

As company needs have evolved, many are gravitating to smaller urban areas that often provide them with a lower tax burden, affordable real estate, and development-ready sites.

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Contributed Content

Virginia Talent Accelerator Program Scores Manufacturing Wins

Companies locating in Virginia tout the benefits of its Talent Accelerator Program, which assists with employee recruitment and provides customized workforce training.

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Automotive

Critical Considerations for Siting an EV Manufacturing Project

The location process for EV and battery projects must take into account proximity to supply chains and markets, availability of skilled labor, ample power and water supplies, financial and other incentives, as well as cooperation between community stakeholders.

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Automotive

R&D in the EV/Battery Industry Powers New Technologies

Makers of EVs and the batteries that power them are receiving incentives for their R&D efforts as the technology continues to evolve.

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Automotive

Tackling EV Charging Hurdles Together

Property-level Infrastructure planning will bring owners and tenants together to meet their green goals.

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Workplace Trends

Think Outside the Box with Your Workforce Solutions

Today’s employees want to maintain their quality of life, including hybrid work, well-being support, and competitive pay; employers need to creatively meet their needs in order to keep them from jumping ship.

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Location Canada

Canada's Infrastructure and Innovation: Powering Economic Growth and Sustainability

Through its investment in infrastructure development, site-readiness initiatives, transformation of its power sector, and work-focused immigration policies, FDI in Canada continues to grow at a healthy pace.

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Business Globalization

U.S. Attracting FDI From European Manufacturers

High energy prices and bureaucracy at home, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain demands are among the factors spurring European companies to expand or relocate operations to the United States.

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