By Nicole Cornett, Managing Editor, Expansion Solutions Magazine Canada’s economic development in 2024 was marked by strategic investments, job creation, and innovation-driven growth. The government focused on fostering a net-zero economy, boosting research and productivity, and attracting private investment to…
Louisiana’s Meta Data Center Deal Shows ‘Capital Flows Where It’s Treated Best’
By Louisiana Economic Development Louisiana’s Certified Sites program has a proud history of connecting companies with development-ready land that has optimal access to superior infrastructure. But until December, when Meta announced a 4 million-square-foot artificial intelligence data center for former…
Kansas is Central to Private Sector Success in Manufacturing
By Kansas Commerce As the push to reshore U.S. manufacturing continues to increase, Kansas is perfectly positioned to help companies of all sizes succeed. Kansas’ central location in the middle of the country is just one of many factors driving…
Oklahoma: Competing and Leading in the Global Economy
By Heather Turner, Deputy CEO and Executive Director of CORE, Oklahoma Commerce Great things are possible when we work together toward an inspiring goal. When Governor Stitt asked me to join the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to serve as Deputy…
The Future is Texas: Leading the Charge in Energy Innovation
By Texas Economic Development Corporation Due to factors such as a growing population and a greater reliance on power-hungry data centers, generation of electricity in the U.S. is projected to rise nearly 2.3% per year from 2025 to 2029. Energy…
Let’s Grow, Together: Building a Stronger Future in Ohio
By J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO, JobsOhio The extraordinary is becoming the everyday in Ohio. States are locked in fierce competition for legacy-building projects and top talent, and Ohio has emerged as a consistent leader. As President and CEO of…