UGA study: Georgia Ports support more than 439,000 jobs Monday, March 26 2018 One in 11 Peach State jobs – across all regions – related to Savannah, Brunswick ports Brunswick, GA — Georgia’s ports support 439,220 full- and part-time jobs…
Indiana: Taking the Aerospace Industry to the Next Level
Indiana is now becoming known for a groundswell of innovation, with key wins including a thriving agbiosciences sector, the Midwest headquarters for Salesforce, and a well-established life sciences sector. For a state with so much to offer on the ground,…
Texas: A Global Economy for Globally Minded Companies
Set at the center of the U.S. economy, Texas is a force that continues to welcome investment as second nature. In November 2017, Texas set a new record for the lowest unemployment rate in the state’s history and December 2017…
Louisiana’s Tech Sector Comes of Age
Momentum Builds from Advanced Manufacturing to Cybersecurity When Governor John Bel Edwards recognized Graphic Packaging International’s Andy Johnson on the Louisiana House of Representatives floor, the moment wasn’t lost on the hundreds of lawmakers, statewide elected officials, legislative staff and…
Building New York’s Innovation Economy Through Statewide Strategy and Regional Strength
By Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency In 2017, New York State continued to advance the state’s innovation economy, creating increased opportunity across the state. Through strategic investments, and working with regional stakeholders, New York is…
Port of Stockton Reports Best Year on Record
Stockton, CA — The Port of Stockton announced that 2017 was a record-setting year. Overall cargo volume was up over 21% and the number of vessel calls increased by more than 10%. “Strengthening our infrastructure will help us meet the…