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The Last Word: Workforce Readiness In The Trades
With demand high for skilled workers in the trades, industry partnerships with community college systems are often key.
LS Cable & System USA Plans $50M Expansion in North Carolina
LSCUS expansion will add two additional Continuous Catenary Vulcanization (CCV) production lines and increase total employment at the Tarboro facility to 335 jobs.
Coke Canada Expands Ontario Footprint With $141M
The city of Brampton food and beverage sector grows with this expansion of Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. flagship facility.
Florida Sails Forward
Throughout The Sunshine State, businesses find ample workforce, strategic location, and an environment to grow.
Can High-Performance Coatings Fast-Track Your New Manufacturing Facility?
As reshoring increases and pressure mounts to get facilities up and running faster, high-performance coatings can help manufacturers keep pace with demand.
NASA Awards $5M For STEM Engagement Beyond The Classroom
Through NASA's Next Generation STEM project, the agency helps students discover pathways into the aerospace workforce.
Four Manufacturing Projects To Create 158 Jobs In South Carolina
Including new business and an expansion, the projects will bring a total of more than $120M in investment to Laurens, Sumter, and Cherokee counties.
Reaching New Heights In Texas
The Lone Star State's business climate remains solid and growing in 2025, with forward momentum into 2026.
Infrastructure & Incentives Update (Feb. 13, 2026)
This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest news from Florida, Illinois, and Maryland.
Locations In Europe: Brownfield Sites Offer Increasing Options
A focus on brownfield redevelopment opens up opportunity for growing companies considering European locations.
