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New Mexico has a thriving research and development ecosystem thanks to an abundance of both public and private organizations on the cutting edge of research and development across multiple industries. Photo provided by City of Albuquerque

New Mexico Emerges as a Key Location for Advanced Manufacturing and Tech Development

New Mexico is a state with a truly global footprint. Its strategic location in the southwest United States, with easy access to three interstate highw...

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The Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit: Maximize Your Opportunities

The tax credit aims to boost domestic production of key energy components, offering substantial financial benefits to those who qualify. Regulations a...

Pat Weiler speaking to employees at Weiler Manufacturing at the kick-off event in Knoxville, IA. | Photo provided by AEM

AEM Provides Case Studies in Advanced Manufacturing

Some companies that engage in second chance hiring of individuals with criminal records or addiction histories experience benefits in the form of incr...

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Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs

Today, human resources personnel in most companies, but especially high-tech companies, are finding that hiring the right workers is one of their bigg...

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Cordova Alabama: A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Cordova’s plan to turn the town’s fortunes around involves branding the area as an outdoor recreation community and a region incoming individuals can ...

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Kansas Expands Economic Development Investments and Jobs

In 2024, Kansas announced a number of projects – both new ventures and expansions – that aim to bring more investment and more jobs to regions all acr...

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ new investment will bring the total investment in the facility to over $3.2 billion. Photo provided by NC Department of Commerce

Sustaining Success in North Carolina

North Carolina has also seen increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2023, 26 of the 111 projects announced in the state were sourced from overs...

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Emerging Factors That Are Changing the Business of Food Production

Companies have prioritized their ethical practices and set goals to reduce their environmental impact. Issues like carbon footprints, climate change, ...

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Colorado Announces a Host of Advanced Tech Developments in 2024

The Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, together with the Governor’s office, ...

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Montana: The Last Best Place for Your Business to Grow

The outdoor industry faces workforce challenges, which creates growth barriers. Montana has answers to these challenges. With the highest high school ...