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20th Annual Consultants Survey: Clients Prioritize Access to Skilled Labor, Responsive State & Local Government
The responding consultants say economic pressures are creating the biggest potential impact for their clients’ location and expansion plans, with finding available skilled labor being the most important concern.
38th Annual Corporate Survey: Are Unrealized Predictions of an Economic Slump Leading Small to Mid-Size Companies to Put Off Expansion Plans?
Small and mid-size firms — which account for most of our Corporate Survey respondents — are holding their plans for new and expanded facilities in check despite economic news being better than what had been predicted.
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Energy / Clean Tech
Welcome to The Great Electron Race
The great electron race is underway, and those who innovate and adapt will shape the future of our continually evolving digital society.
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In Focus: Will Serve Letters and Right-of-Way Acquisitions in Site Selection
Exploring the nuances of utility commitments and legal access.
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The Newest Shovel Award—It's Green!
Louisiana leads with green, earning the first-ever Green Shovel for its commitment to renewable energy. The state's significant cleantech investments highlight a national shift toward sustainable development.
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Midwest becomes hotspot for semiconductor manufacturing and supply industries
Midwestern states compete for semiconductor investments, leveraging new incentives and educational partnerships to attract major industry players.
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First Person: Q&A with Tech Hubs Director Eric Smith
Exploring opportunities for manufacturing growth through the Federal Tech Hubs Program with insights from director Eric Smith on collaboration and regional innovation.
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U.S. Industrial Real Estate Cooling Off After Rapid Growth
Exploring the quiet change: a look at the shifting dynamics in industrial real estate.
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Expanding at the Speed of Trust
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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Resiliency: The Case for Fortifying Business against Climate Change
The new frontier in site selection for companies has everything to do with keeping things running during increasingly wild storms and weather patterns.
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The Risks and Realities of Megasite Mania: Navigating the Mid-Tier Client Landscape
The recent focus on projects requiring megasites may cause communities to lose sight of developing smaller-scale sites that could bring mid-tier companies to their communities, fostering job creation and diversified economic growth.
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Buyer Beware: Navigating the Murky Waters of Site Selection
Executives must meticulously evaluate site selectors, seeking those with a proven track record, deep industry insights, and a strategic approach to partnership.
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Life Sciences Companies Need an Innovation Hub to Thrive
Cities, research institutions, and commercial real estate firms are partnering to develop special districts to innovate for the future.
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Frontline: Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements
Companies need to navigate the stormy waters of the Red Sea amid Houthi threats and global supply chain challenges.
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Mitigating Labor Challenges in Life Sciences Manufacturing
Why executives facing manpower shortages must consider a menu of location planning, automation, and fostering a learning culture to meet current challenges and drive efficiency.
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In Focus: Is This Community Approach the Blueprint for Sustainable Industrial Development?
Industrial designers are exploring the transformative potential of landscape architecture to harmonize industrial development with environmental sustainability and community well-being.
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Around the Horn: Getting Power to Projects-A Discussion
Guest Editor Bradley Migdal leads an illuminating discussion with Karla T. Moran, Manager of Economic Development at Salt River Project, and Coleman Peiffer, Senior Business Attraction Manager at Alliant Energy, exploring infrastructure challenges and solutions for large-scale manufacturing and data center projects. This conversation has been lightly edited for style and space.
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Built for Bio: Montgomery County, Maryland
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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America’s New Tech Hubs Are Calling for Manufacturers
One of the main questions facing the new program is about funding. Can $500 million help change the backbone of American manufacturing?
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The CHIPS and Science Act will bring jobs back to the United States
Amidst global shifts and challenges, the U.S. policy is injecting billions to reclaim a stronger position in semiconductor manufacturing and aiming to revitalize a critical sector by 2030.
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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions From the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Supply chain disruptions from the Baltimore bridge collapse prompt innovative solutions and renewed focus on resilience, as companies leverage lessons from the pandemic to navigate the crisis and ensure continuity in one of the busiest ports in the U.S.
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Location Matters to Your Carbon Goals
Exploring how geographical factors influence corporate renewable energy strategies and achievements.
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Cold Storage Industry Heats Up in Virginia
Virginia provides its more than 200 food and beverage processing companies with ample cold storage options.
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The Bring Your Own Energy (BYOE) Party Is Starting
America is about to shift to decentralized energy and microgrids in a big, big way.
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Five Tips to Navigating the Changing Landscape of Life Science Real Estate
In order to navigate the evolving real estate environment, life science companies can reduce their risks with data-driven decision-making and collaboration with developers, policymakers, utility providers, and their industry peers.
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How to Master the Maze of Federal Funding in Manufacturing Site Selection
What should you consider while working through the complexities of federal incentives and timelines to optimize your facility planning and execution?
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Plans Covington, Kentucky, Research Operations
07/01/2024
Brewco Marketing Group Expands Central City, Kentucky, Operations
06/28/2024
Novo Nordisk Expands Clayton, North Carolina, Production Operations
06/28/2024
Excel Interior Door Plans Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Operations
06/28/2024
Italy-Based Westrafo Plans Trotwood, Ohio, Operations
06/28/2024
Liebherr Mining Equipment Expands Newport News-Hampton, Virginia, Operations
06/28/2024
Norway-Based NorSun Plans Tulsa, Oklahoma, Silicon Ingot-Solar Wafer Operations
06/28/2024
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