With the world’s fourth largest forested land area, the U.S. has more than 765 million acres of planted and natural forests, as well as 58 million additional acres of woodlands. About two thirds of all U.S. forested land is timberland,…
Growth Exploding in Products But Health Care Providers Face Headwinds, Particularly in Rural America
The U.S. health care sector is in a state of flux, with major opportunities for new facilities and more jobs in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices at the same time health care providers are facing a workforce shortage across many…
AI: From Farm to Fork
From cultivation to final processing, the U.S. food industry is seeing a wave of new technologies that are revolutionizing the way in which products are grown, sourced, and distributed. The driving force of those technologies is the application of artificial…
Site Readiness Surge: States Bet Big to Attract Industrial Investment and Jobs
A critical shortage of development-ready industrial sites is pushing states to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in product development. These proactive efforts aim to enhance the developability and speed-to-market of industrial property, ultimately attracting capital investment and job creation.…
Advanced Manufacturing in America: Driving Innovation, Investment, and Workforce Transformation
Over the past decade, Advanced Manufacturing has emerged as one of the most powerful engines of U.S. economic growth. Fueled by federal investment, supply chain alignment, and rapid technological innovation, the sector is expanding faster than traditional manufacturing and creating…
Flying High: How Aviation Fuels Local Economic Development
When most people think of aviation, they picture the roar of engines, the sight of planes taking off, or the convenience of boarding a flight to another city. But beyond the runways, aviation plays a pivotal role in strengthening…