The SBA’s 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers, More Focus on Rural America, and Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules
The U.S. Small Business Administration is transforming with a greater focus on manufacturers.
Manufacturing
Project Bulletin, August 17, 2026: Claremont, North Carolina; Pendergrass, Georgia; Alexandria, Louisiana
Prysmian announced expansions for three U.S. sites beginning in North Carolina; Siemens unveils two manufacturing facilities to support its Electrical Products unit in Georgia and Texas; The Coca-Cola Company plans automation upgrades to operations in Louisiana.
Project Bulletin, July 20, 2026: Brownsville, Texas; Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Leixlip, Ireland
Saronic Technologies set to introduce the nation's largest shipyard in Texas; TRISO-X plans for two new facilities in Oak Ridge; Intel scales semiconductor manufacturing in Ireland
Project Bulletin, June 8, 2026: Blacksburg, South Carolina; Paris, France; Odisha, India
USA Rare Earth has announced its first manufacturing operations in South Carolina; Adrian and Verne announce a 500-megawatt data center campus in France; Intel and 3DGS team up on substrate production in east India
Project Bulletin, June 1, 2026: Prince George County, Virginia; Rapides Parish, Louisiana; Hendersonville, North Carolina
Jabil set to fill supply chain needs for Siemens in Virginia; Applied Digital is developing its first data center campus in Louisiana; BorgWarner announces auto parts production expansion in North Carolina
DEFENSE MANUFACTURING: Rebuilding The Arsenal
Defense manufacturing in the U.S. abounds, with a focus on quickly scaling domestic production.
FDI IN AMERICA: How Foreign Companies Are Navigating U.S. Investment in A More Complex Environment
For global manufacturers, suppliers and investors, the United States continues to represent one of the most compelling markets for expansion.
Project Bulletin, May 18, 2026: Zárate, Argentina; Boulder, Colorado; Orange, Texas
A Daimler Truck subsidiary launches truck and bus production in Argentina; IonQ will establish a quantum computing and semiconductor chip testing laboratory in Colorado; USG Corporation expands its operational portfolio in Texas
Project Bulletin, May 11, 2026: St. Joseph, Missouri; Glendale, Kentucky; Morrisville, North Carolina
Clarios plans to enhance manufacturing and distribution operations in Missouri; Ford is moving forward with energy storage systems in Kentucky; Novartis returns with new API facility investment in North Carolina
QUEBEC: Quebecois Engineering Prowess Drives Motorcoach Maker’s Growth Journey
Engineering excellence and workforce creativity are part of coach manufacturer Prevost’s secret sauce.
CASE STUDY: DAYTON ROGERS: Investing in Our Future: How Manufacturers Can Grow The Industry from the Ground Up
A manufacturing executive offers pro tips on how to find and attract top bluecollar talent.
Project Bulletin, February 16, 2026: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Singapore; Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Mitsubishi Electric India boosts production capacity in Tamil Nadu; GE Aerospace unveils multi-year investment in Singapore; AIMS Data Center expands digital infrastructure portfolio in Malaysia .
Project Bulletin, January 5, 2026: Cedar Park, Texas; Chesapeake, Virginia; Westpoort, Amsterdam
Creative 3D Technologies relocates to a new Texas facility; LS Cable & System expands operations portfolio in Virginia; Pure Data Centers plans billion-dollar campus in the Netherlands.
Project Bulletin, December 22, 2025: Clarksville and Gordonsville, Tennessee; Franklin, Kentucky; Grangemouth, Scotland
Korea Zinc brings first U.S. operations to Tennessee; Kroger expands its distribution capabilities in Kentucky; INEOS boosts production of raw materials in Scotland.
Project Bulletin, December 1, 2025: Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin; Saratoga Springs, New York; Parma, Ohio
Foxconn gains new incentives for planned expansion in Wisconsin; Pharmaceutical manufacturer reimagines former magazine factory in New York; General Motors expands sheet metal production in Ohio.
Global Automotive: Are Consumers Ready to Purchase EVs? Manufacturers think so.
Insights into the pulse of the EV market and Hyundai’s global expansion strategy.
INDIA: Eagles & Elephants: Site selection at the heart of India-U.S. growth
Smart site selection is at the center of the U.S.-India business relationship and related investments in India.
Project Bulletin, November 3, 2025: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Charles City, Iowa
The nation's first heavy rare earth separation plant lands in Louisiana; Lambda plans to deliver a 100MW AI Factory in Missouri; Cambrex expands pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity in Iowa
SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN: Fertile Ground for Chip Industry Growth
From IBM to Micron and more, the chips of the world go through the Great Lakes.
OVERVIEW: POLICY ISSUES How to Build a Sustainable Future In the Great Lakes
Policy issues impacting the region lay the foundation for the formation of the Great Lakes EDC.
Project Bulletin, October 20, 2025: Holly Springs, North Carolina; Saint-Ghislain, Belgium; Casablanca, Morocco
Ypsomed invests in North Carolina to enhance capacity and collaboration; Google will build a second data center in west Belgium; Safran plans major aircraft operation expansions across Morocco.
125 Years and Counting: A Glimpse Into One Nashville Company’s Widening Portfolio and Historic Photo Album
Longevity is one thing. Legacy and the annals of history are another level altogether.
Project Bulletin, October 13, 2025: Peoria, Arizona; Milan, Italy; Albemarle County, Virginia
Amkor builds on previous investment into Arizona semiconductor packaging facility; Ireland-based data center developer makes its move in Italy; A pharmaceutical giant injects new multi-million-dollar investment into its future Virginia site.
NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS: September 2025
The DOE jumps on the data center bandwagon; a $400 million agrifood investment in the Peach State; Mars invests $2 billion across multiple U.S. sites; Maryland goes nuclear; and Ford is all in on EV production.