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years, in fact. It’s why our parent
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Snapshot

May 29, 2025: Is Your Country Carrying Dead Weight?

by Adam Bruns

UK-based TMF Group yesterday released the latest edition of its Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI), which studies the layers of bureaucracy that can form “a dead-weight burden on business that stifles local innovation and deters foreign direct investment with no obvious societal benefit.”

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International Update

COSTA RICA: Three in Costa Rica

by Adam Bruns

Three investment projects encapsulate this nation’s life sciences leadership.

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Area Spotlights

Colorado: Grand Junction Rides the MOMENTUM

by Gary Daughters

Grand Junction, Colorado
Photo: Getty Images/raclro

Workforce and a way of life propel momentum in Grand Junction. Plus a certain famous film festival finds a new home in Boulder.

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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: Building a Bigger, Better Texas

by Ron Starner

Gov. Greg Abbott meets with top Toyota executives at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor

A new Statewide Economic Development Strategic Plan aims to unify Texans around a common goal: Ensure that Texas remains the best state for business into the year 2030 and beyond.

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Features

OIL & GAS: Where Industry Job Seekers Are Gravitating

by Mark Arend

Photo: Getty Images

A new report profiles aspects of the top five U.S. states for energy talent.

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Area Spotlights

I-75 CORRIDOR: GROWTH TRAVELS NORTH & SOUTH

by Alexis Elmore

The 1,786 miles of I-75 connect the Southeast U.S. to Canada.
Getty Images

Ohio leads the way in projects along this 1,786-mile route, but South Florida would like a word.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin, May 27, 2025: Renfrewshire, Scotland; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Vithalapur, Gujarat, India

by Alexis Elmore

In addition to its investment in Scotland, ZeroAvia also plans to expand its R&D facility in Gloucestershire, England. Photo courtesy of ZeroAvia

ZeroAvia connects global operations from Scotland; UAE-based manufacturer marks its U.S. return in Oklahoma; Honda boosts motorcycle production in India.

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Features

HEALTH TECH & LIFE SCIENCES CENTERS: Fast Times in Winston-Salem

by Gary Daughters

A rendering of Phase II of Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter
Image courtesy of the Innovation Quarter

The Innovation Quarter brings new life to Winston-Salem. And a new health care door opens in Upstate South Carolina.

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Snapshot

Hungry for Solutions?

by Adam Bruns

Before it was shorthand for the scourge/salve that is social media, “social” referred to society, as in “people living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions and values,” says Britannica.

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Area Spotlights

Utah: State Policies Keep Delivering the Goods

by Mark Arend

Governor Spencer Cox announces Utah’s top ranking in the “Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index” on April 16 at the Governor’s Mansion.
Image courtesy of the Utah State Office of the Governor

How the state has claimed first place for the 18th straight year in the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index.

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Area Spotlights

GULF COAST PORTS: A Maritime Rite in Texas

by Gary Daughters

Widening of Houston’s ship channel is nearing completion.
Photo by Art Wager: Getty Images

Port Houston’s Project 11 will reduce congestion and enable growth.

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International Update

UNITED KINGDOM: Data Centers Bet Big On UK’s ‘Stability Dividend’

by Mark Arend

The current Guildhall building in London was completed nearly 600 years ago, but the site dates to Roman times. It’s still used today to host official functions, among other uses.
Photo: Getty Images

A flurry of investments announced at a recent summit is led by a number of major data centers.

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Area Spotlights

ARIZONA: The Region Redefining the Future of Tech

by Lindsay Lopp

TSMC plans to boost its U.S. investment to $165 billion, adding three new fabs, two packaging facilities and an R&D center to support AI-driven demand from major tech customers.
Photo courtesy of TSMC

Tech innovation is thriving across the East Valley. Plus a peek inside Axon’s ultimately successful fight to build a new world headquarters campus in Scottsdale.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin, May 19, 2025: Holly Springs, North Carolina; Kouvola, Kymenlaakso, Finland; Normal, Illinois

by Alexis Elmore

Genentech selected Holly Springs due the city's proximity to life science talent and high quality of life. Photo courtesy of Roche Group

Genentech marks milestone in North Carolina; TikTok tackles data privacy from Finland; Rivian makes space for suppliers in Illinois.

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TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS: WE’LL GET YOU THERE

by Alexis Elmore

Whether by road, rail, air or waterway, Texas leads all challengers in delivering products to market.

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MINING AND RARE EARTH MINERALS: A Mining and Minerals Giant

by Gary Daughters

Uranium, a chemical element.
Photo: Getty Images

Texas is poised to lead the future in many industries because the state is carving out a global leadership position in rare earth mining.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CORPORATE OPERATIONS

by Mark Arend

Dallas is now home to the recently launched Texas Stock Exchange, NYSE Texas and a Nasdaq regional headquarters.
Photo: Getty Images

How Texas became the Headquarters of Headquarters and home to the all-new Texas Stock Exchange.

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PETROLEUM REFINING & CHEMICALS: Where Legacy Means Tomorrow

by Adam Bruns

An LNG export permit extension granted by the federal government in March 2025 will grant additional time to begin LNG exports from the Golden Pass LNG Terminal currently under construction in Sabine Pass, Texas.
Photo courtesy of Golden Pass LNG

No one does oil and gas better than Texas. A long track record of world-leading production proves it.

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LIFE SCIENCES: The Lone Star State is Shaping THE FUTURE OF BIOTECH

by Lindsay Lopp

The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the largest medical complex in the world, housing over 60 institutions.
Photo courtesy of Texas Medical Center

The Texas Medical Center is a beacon to the world when it comes to providing world-class health care and cutting-edge biotech.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND AI: Leading the Next Revolution

by Gary Daughters

Photo by BlackJack3D: Getty Images

No need to fear artificial intelligence when you are in Texas. The Lone Star State ensures that businesses are not alone in harnessing the power of the chip.

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Online Insider

Georgia Tech Reimagines Community Connection

by Alexis Elmore

The Georgia Institute of Technology has unveiled its first Georgia Tech Atrium in Curiosity Lab’s Innovation Center at Peachtree Corners in northeastern metro Atlanta.
Photo courtesy of Curiosity Lab

Success is defined in a variety of ways, but for Georgia Institute of Technology President Ángel Cabrera the university’s interpretation of success is driven by its ability to amplify impact and cultivate value statewide … and worldwide.

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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM: Dealer’s Choice

by Alexis Elmore

Texas has 367 miles of beach along the Gulf Coast.
Photo courtesy of Travel Texas

A growing number of places in Texas are being certified as Tourism Friendly Texas Communities. Film, digital media and music get their day in the Texas sun too.

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FOOD AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: A Preference For Farm-to-Table

by Alexis Elmore

In Texas, the food and livestock products sector contributes more than $228 billion to the state’s GDP.
Photo: Getty Images

From high-grade beef cattle to award winning wines, Texas grows food and beverage products to satisfy every palate.

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