FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: Kentucky’s Chief Salesman Courts Businesses Globally
Kentucky ranks No. 4 in the nation in FDI jobs as a percentage of overall employment.
Mark Arend
Editor Emeritus of Site Selection Magazine
Mark Arend is editor emeritus of Site Selection, having served as editor in chief for more than two decades. Prior to joining the editorial staff in 1997, he worked for 10 years in New York City at Wall Street Computer Review, ABA Banking Journal and Global Investment Technology. Mark graduated from the University of Hartford (Conn.) in 1985 and lives near Atlanta, Georgia.
Articles By This Author
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
From the busiest riverport in the country to the No. 1 air cargo center, Kentucky is the undisputed national leader in moving goods.
South Carolina: Airports’ Economic Impact Is Quantified
A new report quantifies the economic impact of the state’s six commercial service airports.
SOUTH – CENTRAL: High Hopes for Huge Lithium Reserves
The Smackover Formation in Arkansas is one part of a regional lithium play with promise for the EV and battery sectors.
ONTARIO: Life Sciences Giants Expand R&D, Informatics
Roche Canada and OmniaBio join AstraZeneca in a life sciences surge.
VIRGINIA: Cybersecurity Is In the Commonwealth’s DNA
Virginia takes keeping its tech-talent pond well stocked very seriously.
AIRPORTS & AIRPORT CITIES
A report from Geneva, Switzerland–based Air Transport Action Group documents aviation’s contribution to global prosperity.
2024 GOVERNOR’S CUPS RANKINGS: Winning Streaks
Texas wins for the 13th year in a row and South Dakota repeats as the per-capita champ. Editor Emeritus Mark Arend talks to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (now U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security) and new South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden about their states’ success. “Freedom” is a common thread.
STEM EDUCATION: Public, Private Sectors Invest Billions in STEM Program Funding
Here’s how some places are addressing the critical shortage of STEM workers.
HIGH SCHOOLERS’ CAREER PRIORITIES: How to Plan for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Gen Z wants to work — just maybe not the same way as you.