Washington Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Volvo Group Plans Tacoma, Washington, Distribution Operations
Portal Space Systems Expands Bothell, Washington, Operations
AMI Metals Expands Spokane, Washington, Production Operations
Collins Aerospace Expands Spokane, Washington, Operations
Local Bounti Plans Pasco, Washington, Indoor Agricultural Operations
ROCKWOOL North America Plans Walla Walla County, Washington, Operations
Manzana Products Relocates-Plans Sunnyside, Washington, Processing Operations
ZeroAvia Expands Everett, Washington, Electric Propulsion System Plant
Sila Establishes Moses Lake, Washington, Production Complex
Ryerson Holding Establishes Centralia, Washington, Operations Center
Helion Energy Builds Everett, Washington, Fusion Power Plant
Snow Joe Opens Lacey, Washington, Distribution Hub
Darigold Establishes Pasco, Washington, Milk Protein-Butter Plant
Xplore Plans Redmond, Washington, Satellite Manufacturing Center
Recent Features
Leading Metro Locations 2025: Smaller Markets, Stronger Momentum
Smaller and mid-sized U.S. metros are outpacing big cities, leveraging workforce agility, affordability, and livability to redefine competitiveness and attract investment in 2025.
2024's Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling
Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities.
2024's Leading Metro Locations Commentary: Chris Chmura
Nearly four years after COVID locked down the U.S. economy, the top 50 Leading Metro Locations in 2024 still depict the ripple effect of the shift to remote work.
2023's Leading Metro Locations: Hotspots of Economic Growth
The leading metro areas are those poised for long-term growth and are often hubs of high-tech industry, where workers may benefit from an affordable cost of living.
Rail Gains Advantage Amidst Supply Chain Snarls
Rail lines, which link international cargo gateways to U.S. population centers, offer companies a cost-effective, sustainable transportation option.
Innovation Corridors Have Economic Assets Driving Business Growth
By actively putting together the resources needed for innovative companies to survive and thrive, innovation districts and corridors have found a recipe for success.
Investment Follows Talent to Mid-Size Markets
The affordability of mid-sized communities has made them attractive to tech-savvy workers who, in turn, are drawing business investment to those locales.
Where to Invest in the Booming Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. remains top-ranked globally for aerospace attractiveness, but companies must consider labor, infrastructure, and tax policy among other factors when deciding where to locate their next U.S. facility.
2018 Leading Metro Locations: Pacific and Mountain Metros Dominate the List
The 2018 Leading Metro Locations reflect the nation’s overall economic growth as the country enjoys the second-longest economic expansion on record, with many small and mid-size metros exhibiting economic strength.
2017 Top States Commentary: Availability of Existing Talent Should Also Be Taken into Account
Shovel-ready sites, speed of permitting, and workforce development programs put the South in the lead, but taking availability of existing talent into account may have place more populous states higher in the rankings.
