Automation and policy incentives could reshape the future of American textile production.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
How shovel-ready sites and talent programs are helping Virginia win major manufacturing projects.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
A return to American manufacturing demands more than factories — it requires coordinated, community-wide ecosystem development| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
Why manufacturers should treat site selection as a form of risk management — not just opportunity hunting.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
With supply chain pressures mounting, America’s logistics network is being rebuilt from the ground up and states are competing for the infrastructure edge by investing in ports, air cargo, and cold storage.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
Flexible utilities and workforce pipelines are essential to meet growing life sciences manufacturing demand.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
Once dismissed as decorative, workplace art is now being embraced as a powerful tool for improving employee well-being, productivity, and a company’s public image.| Area Development Online Current Issue Feed
Scaling a pilot into full production requires smart planning, the right team, and constant flexibility.| Area Development
Preparing a mega site requires more than acreage and ambition—it means aligning zoning, utilities, and documentation to reduce investor risk, compress timelines, and compete for transformative manufacturing and industrial projects.| Area Development
Site selectors and engineers must be extra cautious dealing with energetics, like ammunition and explosives.| Area Development
Energy, tariffs, and trade are going to be a moving target in the coming months.| Area Development
Four Key Considerations for Building Strong Relationships with Local Governments in Industrial Development.| Area Development