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North Carolina Reigns as the Top State for Business

North Carolina benefits from a central location on the eastern seaboard, roughly equidistant between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, which is strategica...

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Is Green Becoming the Color of Advanced Manufacturing?

In recent years, many companies have recognized the potential to use advanced manufacturing techniques to green their production.

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Florida: A Beacon of Hope for Business

As businesses sought and continue to seek a climate of certainty in unprecedented times, Florida has seen notable increases in business formations and...

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Biomanufacturing: Issues and Opportunities

Among the discoveries now being commercialized are MRNA technologies and vaccines such as the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna COVID vaccines, and new cell...

Governor Kay Ivey speaks at an event to outline Airbus’ plans to add a third final assembly line to increase production of A320 aircraft at its manufacturing center in Mobile. Photo Courtesy of Governor’s Office/Hal Yeager

Electrifying Developments Propel Alabama’s Economy Toward a New Future

It’s no secret the global auto industry sees electric vehicles as the future, and automakers are making careful plans — with eye-popping investments —...

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Strategies for Food Tech Companies in Their Manufacturing Footprint

Technology eventually comes to change all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The global food market is projected to reach $8.7 trillio...

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Prime Designated U.S. Sites Allow Businesses to Adapt to the New Reality Quickly

The last few years have changed how companies do business and sell, how manufacturers produce, how customers behave and how workers work. When it come...

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A High-Level Look at Aerospace Industry Location Trends

The global aerospace market took a big hit during COVID-19; among the predominant negative influences, there was a precipitous decline in air passenge...

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Mighty Mississippi: Where Innovation Drives the Automotive Industry

Some of the world’s most innovative companies are increasingly planting roots in Mississippi. And others, who have long been valued corporate partners...

BMW Plant Spartanburg is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the world. Photo Courtesy of BMW

Southern Hospitality: From Emerging Industries to Advanced Manufacturing, South Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment Welcomes Companies of All Types

It’s no secret: South Carolina is on the cutting edge as a global leader in business. The state’s mission is to create economic opportunities to incre...