By Georgia Department of Economic Development As a long-term leader in economic growth, Georgia’s momentum continues to grow in 2025. Over the past decade, Georgia has leveraged its strategic assets: a highly skilled workforce, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment…
Getting ‘Stuff’ Done in Pennsylvania
As Momentum Builds, Pennsylvania Goes Big on Investments in Site Development and Speed to Market When Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first Ten Year Economic Development Strategy in nearly two decades – which can be found on…
Canada: Shaping A Sustainable Future
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…