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.
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Area Development’s 17th Annual Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts — First Two Platinum Shovels Awarded
Area Development’s annual Shovel Awards highlight the nation’s swift post-pandemic economic recovery in 2021 with many projects being initiated that represent billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs.
Auto Giants Race to Build U.S. EV Battery Assembly Plants
More than $20 billion worth of new EV battery assembly facilities are being built in the U.S., but 90 percent of battery components are imported, and Tesla is busy preparing for a global shortage of lithium battery cells
Northeast Indiana: Building a Healthy Business Future
With a reputation as the “orthopedic capital of the world” and a focus on improved medicine through advanced materials, Northeast Indiana continues to build on its successes.
The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages
Despite the economic uncertainty of the last year, plenty of companies continue to grow, and with growth comes the need to expand and explore new locations. The “Top States” in which to locate represent the general views of our expert panel of site consultants, with Georgia ranking #1 for the eighth year in a row.2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
Although 2020’s global pandemic resulted in some projects being stalled or canceled, the annual Shovel Awards recognize many other new and expanded facilities plans that are on track and expected to created thousands of jobs and billions in investment.
2020 Top States for Doing Business Showcase Their Pro-Business Environments
Despite changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the states across the South seem to have all their ducks in a row when it comes to attracting business.What Makes a Megaproject?
Isabel Cyr, Director, CAI Global; and Fatima Halimi, Consultant, CAI Global discuss with Area Development the landscape of megaprojects and the trends and lessons learned from the biggest site selection projects in the U.S.The Wabash Valley Power Alliance: Helping Businesses Grow
By offering affordable, reliable power and working with its community partners, this alliance of electric cooperatives is drawing businesses to its Midwest service territory.Hot Jobs: Growing Industrial Sectors
Although the number of jobs lost during the Great Recession have been regained, not all regions or industry sectors have experienced the same recovery.2019 Top States for Doing Business: Georgia Ranks #1 Sixth Year in a Row
The top-ranked states have landed on the radar of today’s site selection consultants because of their low business costs, generous incentive programs, and competitive labor environments, among other probusiness advantages.Location Notebook: Indiana Is Making Global Connections
Both domestic and foreign advanced technology and other firms are investing in Indiana, a state with a well-prepared workforce and lifestyle initiatives to attract younger workers.
Understanding the Evolving Incentives Landscape
Key trends across the states indicate a continued effort to lure new businesses with incentives, but there’s a sustained focus on transparency and ensuring a return on investment for taxpayers.2018 Top States for Doing Business: Georgia Ranks #1 Fifth Year in a Row
Competitive labor environments and leading workforce development programs, low taxes and utility costs, favorable regulatory environments, and cooperative state governments are among the top-ranked states’ pro-business attributes.Explaining the Emergence of Smaller and Western Metros
With fast-growing populations and diverse economies, states in the West and Mountain region are showing significant economic growth, while smaller metros are benefitting from their larger urban neighbors’ spillover effect.