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From Alpacas to Zucchini, It’s Grown in Washington

by Mark Arend

Darigold, a Seattle-based farmer-owned cooperative, announced plans in June to build a new premium protein and butter operation at the Port of Pasco that will feature technologies and strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%

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Evergreen Views

by Savannah King

Washington’s eight geographic regions offer diverse strengths and scenic beauty.

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Investment Profile

Maryland Makes Sense for Cybersecurity

by Gary Daughters

SOCSoter develops its proprietary software in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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When a cyber-attack forced the shutdown of Colonial Pipeline’s entire gasoline pipeline system last spring, the embattled company turned to Maryland-based Dragos, Inc.

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Area Spotlights

Strongest Job Recovery Market Resides In Nebraska

by Ron Starner

The state capitol building in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Rebounding from the pandemic, the Cornhusker State flexes its muscle.

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More to Explore

by Savannah King

Washington’s outdoor recreation industry is boundless.

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Cover

Come Together

by Gary Daughters

Collaboration anchors new models for innovation.

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Investment Profile

Open Door

by Adam Bruns

Deeper waters in Charleston Harbor and wide-ranging solutions on shore give customers more options with South Carolina Ports.

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Capacity growth in Charleston aims to boost customer supply chains and relieve port congestion all at once.

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Online Insider

Big Tech Schools Us

by Adam Bruns

Students, professionals and educational leaders see skills training from tech giants like Amazon as much more than window dressing. It’s a door to everyone’s future.

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Washington’s Innovation-Economy Edge Widens

by Mark Arend

The state leads the nation in percentage growth of new tech positions, with employment in the sector having grown by nearly 34% in the past decade.

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The Playbook for Recovery

by Savannah King

Washington focuses on small businesses as they navigate the entrepreneurial playing field.

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Investment Profile

The First State Is First in Access to What Matters

by Mark Arend

CSC headquarters, Wilmington

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Delaware: The First State Is  First in Access to What Matters: : Just ask the state’s CEO of the year, whose company has been a fixture in Delaware since 1899.

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Features

Where Talent Is Concerned, Diversity Equals Opportunity

What Every Site Selector Should Know About the Emerging Census 2020 Data

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Intelligence Reports

Find Yourself a City to Live In

by Adam Bruns

Douglas Ranch is The Howard Hughes Corporation’s new large-scale master planned community spanning 37,000 acres in Phoenix’s West Valley.

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After growing by an impressive 9.4% between 2000 and 2010, the City of Phoenix’s population grew by 11.2% over the ensuing decade

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Intelligence Reports

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Calls Today ‘A Transformative Moment In the History of Our Community’

by Adam Bruns

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

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Kate Gallego knows economic development. Before she ever became a member of the Phoenix City Council

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Intelligence Reports

‘Planets Align’ for Discovery in Downtown Phoenix

by Adam Bruns

In partnership with Wexford Science + Technology and the City of Phoenix, Arizona State University in April 2021 opened its newest building (PBC1) on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus to promote entrepreneurship and economic development.

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If you’re searching for reasons why CBRE ranked the City of Phoenix among the top five emerging bioscience markets, try these numbers on for size

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Intelligence Reports

Launch Pad For Innovation

by Adam Bruns

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An entrepreneur evaluating the Phoenix business landscape can’t miss the signs. Literally.

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Intelligence Reports

Full Pool

by Adam Bruns

Roosevelt Dam

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Would Intel invest $20 billion in new manufacturing plants at a location where long-term water supply was at risk?

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Intelligence Reports

Growth Capital

by Adam Bruns

Northrop Grumman’s office campus in Chandler — one of the largest custom build-to-suit facilities in the western United States — includes engineering, testing, manufacturing and office spaces for more than 2,400 employees.

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The reasons behind the Greater Phoenix Economic Council earning the International Economic Development Council’s 2021 award for top global economic development organization

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Intelligence Reports

Tens of Billions Invested in Greater Phoenix Mark Watershed Moment For U.S. Chip Manufacturing

by Adam Bruns

Chip fab investments from Intel and TSMC alone since May 2020 amount to $32 billion, but Greater Phoenix is also home to a number of other leading firms such as NXP and Microchip Technology.

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Read exclusive insights from Taiwan Semiconductor about their $12 billion investment; Greater Phoenix Economic Council Preside

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Best State for Workers

by Ron Starner

Here’s How Washington Does It

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Pioneers From The Beginning

by Adam Bruns

The 2020 National Solar Jobs Census from the Solar Energy Industries Association ranks Washington No. 20 in solar power industry jobs with 3,565, with a five-year solar jobs growth of more than 1,300 jobs that places the state No. 13 in the nation.

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Investment Profile

A Blueprint for Prosperity Beyond Tourism

by Mark Arend

Doing business in the United States doesn’t necessarily mean doing so on the mainland.

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Features

Maybe Everyone Wins?

by Gary Daughters

Bombardier unveiled its Challenger 3500 in September.

Image courtesy Bombardier

A long-time employer’s defection opens opportunities on both ends of the move.

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Diverse Population Drives Dynamic Economy

by Ron Starner

Washington’s diversity runs as deep and wide through its history and economy as the Columbia River runs across its landscape.

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