Features

The first North American investment from Japan’s Nipro Medical Corporation helps fuel a cluster in eastern North Carolina.

South American powerhouse Brazil is more eclectic than electric, says one insider. Plus a look at how Europe and the United States are responding to growing Chinese EV companies.

The world needs more data center workers.

Big numbers in a new industry report are borne out by big projects. Plus insights from two A&D experts at JLL.

Updated insights from Novogradac offer evidence of the OZ incentive’s success.

Southern states score massive wins in foreign direct investment.

Indexing data from the 85th Annual Report of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to Congress, we name the top FTZs and top states for FTZ impact. Plus a look at the latest analysis of free zone activity abroad.

Regular assessments improve programs’ performance.

The U.S. outdoor recreation economy is booming, and several western states are capitalizing on that momentum.

With a proven record of promoting growth, Portland’s neighborhood rail is set to expand.

Recent WalletHub analysis reveals the best states to live in and, more specifically, the states with the best quality of life.

Federal Tech Hubs funding could help emerging districts reach viability.

Processing critical minerals domestically is ramping up as companies invest in facilities designed to bring the supply chain home from overseas.

Where companies on the cutting edge of product development are locating their new facilities.

Site Development: Out of Sites? Out of Mind.: Advancing the scope of readiness is the next frontier.

But changes roil global supply chains.

Based on corporate end-user facility investments in their territories, these are this year’s top utilities in economic development. An online-only bonus story features their direct answers to a big question from us and their customers: “Amid a glut of heavy-load industrial projects, how is your team working with operations and external stakeholders to address power provision?”

Ohio and Indianapolis once again top the Global Groundwork Index rankings, while the UK leads the way abroad.

OFFSHORE WIND: Keeping Up with the Jones Act:

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: Where Quantum Computing Is Taking Root:

Where's the Beef? Not in These Facilities

Mover Program Legislation Helps Brazil’s Automotive Sector Move Right Along

Report reveals challenges and opportunities.