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.
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.
Plastics, furniture and automotive top the week’s expansion news, with investment and job creation announcements from Dow Chemical, Ashley Home Furniture and JTEKT.
Investment and job creation announcements for Spirit AeroSystems in Kansas, suppliers to Caterpillar in Seguin TX and a major distribution center for kids clothier Carter’s Inc. tops the week’s site selection news.
Ohio was tops among states in 2011 on Site Selection magazine’s annual Governor’s Cup ranking. Ohio had nearly 500 projects that met Site Selection’s criteria. Texas, the winner in 2010, was second behind the Buckeye State, with 464 projects.
DHL is moving ahead with a major expansion at its facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport that will add 283 jobs.
In case you missed them, some major deals, investments and job creation notes from around the country this week.
Corporate relocations and business expansions come to Louisville KY, Spartanburg County SC, Shawnee KS and Fort Worth TX.
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