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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin: January 30, 2024

The last few weeks have been filled with news of major data center investments touching down in the U.S., among them Google’s $845 million Fort Wayne, Indiana, project and Meta’s $800 million Jeffersonville, Indiana, announcement.

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Ready to Build? Kansas Has Your Site

by Ron Starner

Finding a certified, shovel-ready tract in the Sunflower State has never been easier.

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How Kansas Built an Economic Development Dynasty

by Ron Starner

Fiscal responsibility and a new incentive program played vital roles.

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Intelligence Reports

Tennessee Valley Authority: Born Ready

by Adam Bruns

TVA in July 2023 secured 279 MW of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar for its planned Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama.

Photo courtesy of First Solar

When it comes to economic development, TVA’s team, partners and communities know the importance of preparation.

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Area Spotlights

Companies Stay Future-Focused in Alabama

by Alexis Elmore

Photo: Getty Images

The closing out of 2023 was lucrative for the state of Alabama.

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Online Insider

How a Kiwi Car Company Chose California

by Ron Starner

In a sneak peek at the California Spotlight coming to the March 2024 issue of Site Selection, a CEO tells Ron Starner why his driverless shuttle firm is making the 6,500-mile jaunt from Auckland to Riverside.

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From Burger Joint to National Franchise

by Lindsay Lopp

Set to reach 800 locations by 2026, Wichita-based Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is one of many companies choosing to locate their headquarters in the Sunflower State.

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Meet the Leader Who Carries The Kansas Banner Globally

by Ron Starner

Ron Starner talks with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.

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Departments

Editor’s View: Staying Curious

by Adam Bruns

Conversations with a historian and a veteran site selector cause our editor in chief to reflect on how 70 years have only served to polish and deepen the appeal of our work to those intrigued by the role of place…

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International Update

Colombia: Connecting the World to Colombian Excellence

by Alexis Elmore

Valle del Cauca’s capital city Cali has become a hotspot for the IT services industry.

Photos by Alexis Elmore

BPO and IT companies have hit their stride in Latin America.

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Snapshot

When Startup Ecosystem Scorecards Collide

Triangulation was a thing even before University of Southern California basketball coach Sam Barry and his player-turned-coach Tex Winter popularized the triangle offense.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin: January 23, 2024

Last week, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion to deliver critical technical infrastructure that will aid innovation and tech-led growth in the United Kingdom.

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Investment Profile

Wilmer, Texas: Why Wilmer Stays Top of Mind

by Alexis Elmore

The town named for a train conductor knows how to guide new projects safely home.

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International Update

Western Europe: And Then There Were Six

by Adam Bruns

Alongside the neighboring Fischmarkt, the Rossmarkt (horse market) is the downtown hub of Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Photo courtesy of Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH

Eli Lilly will plant its sixth European flag with a $2.5 billion manufacturing site in Germany.

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Investment Profile

Hartford, Connecticut: You Can Always Go Downtown

by Mark Arend

Downtown Hartford at dusk

Photo courtesy of the City of Hartford

Downtown Hartford, until recent years, was bustling from nine to five.

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Snapshot

Florida Tops Sales and Houston Leads Regions in Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities

Karl Pischke, Principal, RCLCO

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting this month released its annual report on the top 50 master-planned communities in the United States, ranked by sales the previous calendar year.

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Uncategorized

Looking for Innovation Locations? Take a Dive Into the Patent Data.

by Adam Bruns

Necessity may be the mother of invention. To lure and cultivate corporate investment, a territory’s knack for invention and innovation is a competitive necessity.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin: January 16, 2024

Advanced medical product manufacturer Hollister Incorporated announced a $25 million upgrade to its five-year-old site in Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Reinvesting in Recreation and Wildlife Preservation

by Ron Starner

From dam removal to new camping sites, outdoor projects receive major funding boost.

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Investment Profile

Pflugerville, Texas: On the Road to Save Lives and Build Careers

by Ron Starner

High school students in Pflugerville take EMT training classes in a working ambulance and earn credit toward industry certification.

Photos courtesy of Pflugerville Community Development Corporation

Career prep goes mobile in Pflugerville high schools.

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International Update

Asia: Powering Progress

Unlocking Opportunities in India’s Renewable Energy Revolution

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Snapshot

Looking for Innovation Locations? Take a Dive Into the Patent Data.

Necessity may be the mother of invention. To lure and cultivate corporate investment, a territory’s knack for invention and innovation is a competitive necessity.

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Washington’s Ready to Work

by Alexis Elmore

Life begins in Washington.

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Washington’s Ready to Work

by Alexis Elmore

No matter the industry, statewide workforce development programs grow with federal support.

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