MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR
Greater St. Louis and Fort Madison, Iowa, top our rankings of metros along the entire river’s length according to their project activity.
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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.
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TOP MICROPOLITANS OF 2024: Bow Down Before Ohio
Steadfast Findlay, Ohio, is No. 1 again. Wait ’til you see how many other Ohio micropolitan areas are crowding the top of the rankings.
Top Metros – Tier 1: Investment Keeps Sailing into the Windy City
With nearly 100 more projects than in 2023, Chicagoland reigns supreme among the nation’s largest cities. Greater Austin, Texas, wins the per-capita competition.
Top Metros – Tier 2: Dayton Lands Back on Top
The region returns to No. 1 among medium-sized metro areas for the first time since 2021. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is No. 1 per capita.
Top Metros – Tier 3: Purpose Built for Industry Needs
Ongoing success at a major industrial park continues to propel the fortunes of Tier 3 champion Bowling Green, Kentucky, which takes the per-capita title as well.