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Programmed for Success: Pittsburgh’s Approach to Innovation Dominance

by Alexis Elmore

When it comes to a high profile in the worlds of artificial intelligence and autonomy, does Pittsburgh spring to mind? It should.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin, August 25, 2025: Stillwater, Oklahoma; Mvuma, Zimbabwe; Holly Springs, North Carolina

by Alexis Elmore

Google announces new data center investments and workforce development initiatives in Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of Google

Google introduces an additional $9 billion toward Oklahoma data centers and workforce training; Dinson Iron and Steel Company expands in Zimbabwe; Global pharmaceutical giant returns with a new facility investment in North Carolina.

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International Update

WORLD REPORTS: July 2025

by Alexis Elmore

For over 25 years, Dubai-based DP World has continued to expand its Port of Caucedo operations in the Dominican Republic.
Photo courtesy of DP World

International logistics company DP World is establishing a new free trade zone at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic. The FTZ will encompass over 555 acres at the port, whose presence will increase current twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity from 2.5 million to 3.1 million.

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Snapshot

Report Examines Regional Impact of NIH

by Adam Bruns

A coalition of top research institutions, patient and health advocates, and companies earlier this year published its annual analysis of jobs and economic activity supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding distributed to all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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Departments

IAMC Insider: LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

A letter from the Chair, IAMC International Forum takeaways, new staff members and IAMC’s new social media spotlight — “I am IAMC.”

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin, August 18, 2025: Paducah, Kentucky; Weybridge, England; Chicago, Illinois

by Alexis Elmore

General Matter's lease of the Paducah plant will spur $71 million in annual economic benefits. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy

General Matter moves in on the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky; A consumer healthcare company delivers new R&D site in England; AbbVie plans manufacturing facility expansion in North Chicago.

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Snapshot

Emerging Services Destinations in North America

by Adam Bruns

Building on the success of OCO Global’s first edition market report focused on emerging Global Business Services (GBS) and Shared Services Centers (SSC) locations in Europe, we now want to highlight opportunities in the Americas, home to nearly one-third of the global GBS market.

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Area Spotlights

ROCKY MOUNTAINS: Building the Nuclear Backbone Of the U.S. Economy

Utah Office of Energy Development Director Emy Faulkner Lesofski (middle) in April signed an MOU with Holtec President of Global Clean Energy Dr. Rick Springman (right) and Hi Tech Solutions President & COO Chris Hayter.
Image courtesy of Holtec International

Utah, Idaho and Wyoming are betting that nuclear energy will define the next era of industrial competitiveness.

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Area Spotlights

I – 20 CORRIDOR: Development Opportunities Along I-20 In This Eastern Corner of TEXAS

by Kelly Barraza

Marshall Texas Depot. Source: Texas & Pacific Railway Museum and Gift Shop

A small Texas town mounts a big effort in attracting and keeping industry.

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Project Bulletin

Project Bulletin, August 11, 2025: Chandler, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Cedar Rapids, Iowa

by Alexis Elmore

Since 2020, Applied Materials has invested over $400 million within its U.S. operations. Photo courtesy of Applied Materials

Three semiconductor giants partner for a supply chain solution that includes a Greater Phoenix plant; Rivian puts its East Coast HQ in the heart of Atlanta; QTS announces $10 billion data center project in Iowa.

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North American Reports

NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS: July 2025

by Alexis Elmore

Amazon Web Services returns to North Carolina to better position the state as an innovation hub.
Photo courtesy of Amazon

Amazon and WhiteFiber in North Carolina; FDI manufacturing trends; SMR milestone in Ontario; Unilever invests in Mexico operations; aerospace manufacturing in Florida; Stellantis in Michigan.

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Area Spotlights

New Jersey: Major Drugmaker Makes Morristown Corporate Home

by Kelly Barraza

The Sanofi HQ will be LEED Gold certified and will use 28% less energy than standard offices.
Images courtesy of Sanofi/Connie Zhou © 2025 Gensler

Sanofi makes Morristown the home of its $130 million U.S. headquarters.

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International Update

ATLANTIC CANADA: Prince Edward Island Touts New District Energy System

by Kelly Barraza

A view of sunrise across the ocean from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Photo by onurkurtic: Getty Images

A new district energy system is underway in Prince Edward Island.

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Features

OFFSHORE WIND: Dominating International Breezeways

by Alexis Elmore

In April 2025, EnBW launched the first of 64 planned wind turbines in the North Sea.
Photo courtesy of EnBW/Weltenangler

The global wind energy industry set new installation records in 2024 despite economic and policy challenges.

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Area Spotlights

UPSTATE NEW YORK: Commitments By Chip Giants Underscore Reshoring Promises by Others

by Adam Bruns

Upstate New York investments by GlobalFoundries and Micron will reinforce the national semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.
Image courtesy of GF

Upstate New York investments by GlobalFoundries and Micron will reinforce the national semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.

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Features

FOOD & BEVERAGE: A Bountiful Spring

by Alexis Elmore

In April, New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya to officially break ground on a $1.2 billion project in Rome.
Image courtesy of Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Chobani and Ferrero Group break ground on multiple sites at once.

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Online Insider

Made In America, But Not In My Backyard

I’ve been in the room when a company’s leaders met with a state’s economic developers to plan a flashy, scripted news conference announcing the latest and greatest manufacturing project.

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SMALL BUSINESS: There’s Nothing Tiny About Mississippi’s Small Business Impact

by Adam Bruns

Ocean Springs Beach, Mississippi
Photo by ArtistheJourney: Getty Images

With unprecedented success over the past few years, small business growth is here to stay.

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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: Tariff Forecast: Partly Cloudy Or a ‘Great Opportunity’?

by Mark Arend

German-Swiss construction equipment manufacturer Liebherr is expanding its North American footprint by locating new manufacturing and distribution operations in Tupelo, Mississippi. The FDI project is a $176 million investment and will create 180 jobs. Here, MDA Executive Director Bill Cork visits the Liebherr plant in Germany where the company produces its 30-ton dump trucks.
Photo courtesy of MDA

The Blue Economy is a driver for the Gulf Coast and a magnet for foreign firms.

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SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM: How Mississippi GROWS Its Inventory of Sites

by Mark Arend

outlines the accomplishments of the state’s Site Development Program.
Photo courtesy of MDA

Grants awarded by MDA pave the way for site development across the state.

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MISSISSIPPI’S ENERGY PROFILE: Mississippi’s Power Infrastructure Gives State A Competitive Edge

by Ron Starner

Entergy Mississippi workers keep the power humming for residential and industrial customers throughout the state.
Photos courtesy of Entergy Mississippi

From natural gas to nuclear power, the Mississippi energy equation gives the state a competitive edge.

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: DELTA & EAST MISSISSIPPI: Welcoming New Beginnings

by Alexis Elmore

Vicksburg River
Photo courtesy of Mississippi Development Authority

Whether it’s the Mississippi Delta or East
Mississippi, rural opportunities abound in the
state’s non-metro areas.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION: How Mississippi Primes The Export Pump

by Mark Arend

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves met with Director-General Yvonne Hsiao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in April 2024 to discuss strengthening Mississippi’s economic partnership with Taiwan.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Global trade missions and other efforts lead to a surge in exports.

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GOVERNOR POWER PARTNERSHIPS: Mississippi’s Power Play

by Ron Starner

Gov. Tate Reeves unveiled Mississippi’s Power Play — his bold new vision for energy and electricity generation for the state — at a recent conference in Jackson.
Photo courtesy of MDA and the Office of the Governor

Gov. Reeves makes a bold Power Play for more energy in Mississippi.

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