Developing regional clusters of companies focused on auto, aerospace and other specialized sectors is key to building back manufacturing in many parts of the U.S., according to a new report from the Brookings Institution.

Categories: Industries, Insights, Research
Tagged: advanced manufacturing, aerospace, Alabama, auto production, Dayton Ohio, industry clusters, Kentucky, manufacturing, Midwest, Southeast,

After being courted by dozens of states, Caterpillar Inc. announced plans yesterday to locate one of its major manufacturing facilities from Japan to Athens, Ga. What helped the northeast Georgia community land the deal?

Categories: Job Creation, Site Selection
Tagged: advanced manufacturing, Athens Ga., Caterpillar Inc., global markets, Port of Charleston, Port of Savannah, Reshoring,