SOUTH – CENTRAL
The Smackover Formation in Arkansas is one part of a regional lithium play with promise for the EV and battery sectors.
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.
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ONTARIO
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
Here’s how some places are addressing the critical shortage of STEM workers.
HIGH SCHOOLERS’ CAREER PRIORITIES
Gen Z wants to work — just maybe not the same way as you.
Connecticut: How One State Keeps Its Innovation Companies On Track
How one state keeps its innovation companies on track.
SEMICONDUCTORS: U.S. Set to Dominate Global Chip Production
A new report from an industry association and an interview with two global corporate services veterans at Newmark tell you all you need to know about how to approach the semiconductor opportunity at hand.
OHIO
When a state is recognized for economic development success, as is the case with Site Selection’s annual Governors’ Cups (one for total capital investment projects the previous year and one for total projects per capita), the big projects that create thousands of new jobs near major metros naturally come to mind.