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With research strength, manufacturing depth, and a statewide workforce strategy, Wisconsin is positioning itself as a destination for biohealth and biopharma growth.
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Tennessee's surging foreign direct investment numbers—record capital, landmark deals, and a strategic focus on critical industries—signal a state competing and winning on the global stage.
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Middlesex County, New Jersey is rewriting the economic development playbook — one relationship at a time.
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Virginia is pairing industry investment, academic partnerships and workforce development to build a resilient biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem.
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From advanced air mobility to defense manufacturing, Kansas offers aerospace companies a tightly integrated environment built for execution.
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With surging demand, business-friendly legislation and billions in investment, Ohio is building the energy infrastructure that factories, data centers and advanced manufacturers need to grow.
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Home to one of the nation’s largest biopharma clusters, Montgomery County is positioning itself for the next era of life sciences innovation.
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Kentucky’s Product Development Initiative is translating preparation into performance.
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How Michigan’s Site Readiness Strategy is De-Risking Investment.
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JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program is designed to give companies certainty on timelines, infrastructure, and due diligence before a project even begins.
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From advanced testing infrastructure at Arnold Air Force Base to new manufacturing expansions in Morristown and Murfreesboro, Tennessee is aligning workforce, research and site readiness to support the next generation of aerospace and defense investment.
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In today’s economic development landscape, power availability is no longer an item on a checklist — it's often the entire list.
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A central U.S. location delivering cost stability, logistics reach and industry-focused workforce development.
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Virginia is transforming an invasive blue catfish population into an economic development opportunity, supporting seafood processing, rural job growth and environmental restoration along the Chesapeake Bay.
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Just outside Washington, D.C., Montgomery County pairs one of the nation’s most educated workforces with federal research assets, transit-connected development, and a deep life sciences cluster poised for its next phase of expansion.
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New nuclear innovation, forward-looking energy policy and workforce alignment position Kansas as a scalable partner for next-generation data center investment.
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In today’s fast-moving business environment, site decisions increasingly hinge on the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights. Companies demand sites that can quickly meet operational, workforce, and infrastructure needs.
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Virginia’s life sciences surge in 2025 reflected years of coordinated workforce, education, and site readiness, attracting major investments from Lilly, AstraZeneca, and Merck through fast permitting and partnership-driven economic development.
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How aligning operations with regional strengths drives better long-term performance than cost-focused site selection.
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A top-tier workforce and major developments position the county as a leading destination for modern industry.
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As global supply chains grow more complex, Orlando International Airport demonstrates how proactive governance and land availability can enable agile, scalable business expansion.
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The state cements its role in defense innovation with a transformative investment in autonomous weapons manufacturing.
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Michigan upgrades ports, invests in tech, and links talent to global trade for smarter, resilient supply chains.
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From AI and fusion to biomanufacturing, Wisconsin’s tech economy is attracting global and local bets.
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How shovel-ready sites and talent programs are helping Virginia win major manufacturing projects.
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Location, logistics parks, and workforce are a dominant force in this state’s distribution strategy.
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Companies are looking beyond cost and factoring in culture, politics, and community fit for resilience.
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With innovative programs such as SkillBridge — and dedicated workforce development professionals at KANSASWORKS — Kansas is a strong player in assisting and placing veterans and their families into promising careers.
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Strengthening its nuclear ecosystem with major investments in workforce training, advanced research, and industry growth.
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Ohio’s big cities and small towns thrive with a mix of economic development initiatives that drive momentum.
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We prioritize development-ready sites to attract businesses and jobs.
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Prepared sites are key to Virginia’s business and economic success.
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How a hidden gem in Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains created a blueprint for community-driven economic growth.
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With robust infrastructure, cutting edge technology, a skilled workforce, a pro-business climate, and comprehensive supply chain support, Middlesex County nurtures a thriving business community.
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A $93 million investment in workforce training through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program and Danville Community College sealed the deal for Tyson Foods' new plant, driving economic growth and job creation in Southern Virginia.
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A big move by Oracle has others taking notice, too.
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Program spurs technology development, innovation, and economic growth within dynamic quantum and biomanufacturing industries.
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With its supportive economic development policies, strong infrastructure, talented workforce, and commitment to sustainability, Ohio has become a hub for next-generation biotechnology as well as EVs and other advanced manufacturing.
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Its robust network of universities and large presence of federal agencies, including the NIH and FDA, have made Montgomery County a prime location for life science firms.
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Virginia provides its more than 200 food and beverage processing companies with ample cold storage options.
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