QUALITY OF LIFE: Setting the Standard for Good Living
Why are people moving to Illinois? Affordability, family-oriented communities and high-wage jobs are just a start.
Kelly Barraza
Managing Editor at Site Selection Magazine
Kelly Barraza is managing editor at Site Selection Magazine. She has worked in scientific and B2B publications since 2018 and holds an English Literature degree from Georgia State University. An Atlanta native, Kelly spends her free time with her friends, pets and hobbies.
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FILM & TV: How Illinois Got Its Movie Magic Back
Illinois’ entertainment industry saw a boom following the inception of its film and TV production tax incentive program in 2008.
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM: From Soccer Supporters to Bigfoot Lovers, Illinois Caters to EVERY KIND OF FAN
From soccer supporters to Bigfoot lovers, Illinois caters to every kind of fan.
Massachusetts: Innovative Spirit in The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth’s war chest grows with the help of private industry and the $2 billion Mass Leads Act.
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT: Cranes, Trains and Fewer Automobiles
How is transit project planning, zoning and decision-making leveraged to improve economic development?
CONSUMERS ENERGY: Over a Thousand Acres of Advanced Manufacturing Opportunity
Known for its deep history in manufacturing, Michigan is poised to continue this legacy.
2025 Canada’s Best Locations
According to the CBRE 2025 Canada Real Estate Market Outlook, Canada’s longer-term outlook remains solid compared to other G7 nations and favorable for commercial real estate demand despite uncertainty around tariffs and global trade wars.
I – 20 CORRIDOR: Development Opportunities Along I-20 In This Eastern Corner of TEXAS
A small Texas town mounts a big effort in attracting and keeping industry.
New Jersey: Major Drugmaker Makes Morristown Corporate Home
Sanofi makes Morristown the home of its $130 million U.S. headquarters.
ATLANTIC CANADA: Prince Edward Island Touts New District Energy System
A new district energy system is underway in Prince Edward Island.