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Global Energy Production and Consumption Stand at a Crossroads

In terms of consumption, global energy demand has continued to rise. The International Energy Agency reported that worldwide energy demand grew by 2.5...

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Arkansas: The Natural Choice for Business

With all of these project wins, it’s clear that Arkansas has significant economic momentum that is carrying over into 2025. There’s no single reason w...

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Infrastructure Investments Make Virginia an Elite Business Destination

Port of Virginia’s ability to take an influx of activity is one of the infrastructure considerations that led CNBC to rank Virginia as America’s Top S...

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U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

The U.S. port system is a critical component of a growing national economy, and ports remain the backbone of the nation’s intermodal transportation sy...

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Driving Change: How the Auto Industry is Steering Global Supply Chain Innovation

Although the automotive example is severe, many industries face similar challenges, from solid competition, supply chain disruptions, resource scarcit...

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Louisiana: Committed to Energy Innovation and Investment

Louisiana is better positioned to win than ever before, whether in traditional sectors like energy and agribusiness or emerging sectors like bioscienc...

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Washington State: Building a Sustainable, Clean Future

While roughly half of Washington State runs on hydropower, other forms of energy contribute sustainable energy to the region’s supply. Wind power repr...

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Greater Value in Site Selection in Tertiary Markets

As companies have experienced investment returns by locating industrial and commercial facilities in tertiary markets, sites selectors have become int...

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How Arizona Has Become U.S. Semiconductor Central

Since 2020, Arizona leads the nation in new semiconductor investment, with more than $102 billion announced. Companies have launched more than 40 expa...

In 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive guiding the implementation of the CHIPS Act at Hemlock Semiconductor, the largest producer of hyper-pure polysilicon headquartered in the U.S. Michigan Executive Office of the Governor.

Michigan: Shaping the Future with Semiconductors

Michigan’s investments in the semiconductor industry — and its stronghold at the heart of connected industries like automotive and manufacturing — mak...