By Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority In Tempe, Arizona, pure drinking water is being created out of thin air. What sounds like magic is actually advanced technology created by Cody Friesen, an associate professor of materials science…
Maryland Innovators Lead the Charge on Coronavirus
In one form or another, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic made innovators out of nearly everyone. As businesses pivoted to accommodate new safety restrictions and meet the changing needs of their customers, schools sought new ways to keep students…
Ontario, Canada: Reimagine Your Path of Innovation
By Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade The year 2020 has taught us all some valuable lessons, both from a personal and professional standpoint. People, communities, businesses, and all levels of government have had to…
Arkansas’s Premier Export is Up in the Air
By Mitch Chandler, Director of Executive Communications, Arkansas EDC Would you believe the #1 exports from Arkansas to the world are aircraft, spacecraft and related parts? It’s true. In fact, there’s an incredible story to tell. Arkansas has a rich…
The Commonwealth of Virginia – A Beacon of Economic Opportunity since 1607
The Port of Virginia is served by every primary shipping line that connects Virginia with major ports throughout the world. A massive expansion is underway to dredge its channels to 55 feet deep and widen them, as well. This project…
Continual Growth in Georgia
By the Georgia Department of Economic Development In 2020, Georgia’s diverse industries have been forced to innovate while our economic development professionals have confronted unexpected challenges from the novel coronavirus. Their incredible resilience and solidarity have proven that the state’s…