Area Spotlights
Idaho: CLOSING THE INNOVATION GAP
Industry diversification and entrepreneurial spirit drive growth in the Gem State.
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT: Baltimore Metro Spends More Than a Billion on Transit Improvements
In April 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Transit Administration would advance the Light Rail Modernization Program (LRMP) in the Baltimore region.
Arkansas: How Arkansas Caught a Case of Startup Fever
Arkansas proves to be a nurturing cradle for startups and entrepreneurship.
UPPER MIDWEST: WHEN ‘SAFETY FIRST’ IS MORE THAN A MOTTO
A small-town mom-and-pop shop in northeastern Indiana offers a valuable lesson on manufacturing movement.
TEXAS: Why Toyota Selected San Antonio
The Lone Star State topped competitors to land the biggest U.S. auto plant deal of 2026 — to the tune of $3.6 billion and 2,000 jobs. Plus insights into renewables, ports and “Project Kilby” in West Texas.
Investment Profiles
WILMER, TEXAS: Wilmer Leads Southern Dallas County Surge
An industrial boom has unfolded in southern Dallas County, Texas, and the City of Wilmer — first established as a railroad stop 155 years ago — is in the thick of it.
Intelligence Report
TEXASEDCONNECTION INTELLIGENCE REPORT: Where Traditional Industry Meets Tomorrow’s Economy
Location intelligence indicates the coalition of small and medium-sized towns that comprise the TexasEDConnection are intelligent places to be.
