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Westfield, Indiana has quietly transformed from a community of fewer than 10,000 residents in the 1990s to the fastest-growing city in the state, now home to more than 50,000 people. The city ranks as the sixth-fastest-growing municipality in the country yet maintains a distinct identity. “Our motto in Westfield is...Continue Reading

Talking Advanced Manufacturing with JLL’s Greg Matter and Meaghan Elwell [Area Development Podcast]Why now? What makes this moment different for manufacturing site selection?GM: There’s been a decade of talk about reshoring and regionalization, but the last four years made it real. First it was clean energy. Now it’s national security...Continue Reading

Georgia is back on top — again. For the 12th consecutive year, the state has claimed the No. 1 overall ranking in Area Development’s annual Top States for Doing Business survey. While Georgia’s consistency speaks volumes, the real story in 2025 is just how competitive the field has become beneath...Continue Reading

The STA Group today announces the launch of The Listed: Tech Charged and In Charge, powered by Sports Tech HQ. This is a new initiative spotlighting the leaders and brands reshaping the global sports innovation landscape.The Listed comprises two lists, In Charge and Tech Charged, which celebrate individuals and technologies...Continue Reading

In the classic 1986 hoops movie “Hoosiers,” coach Norman Dale, played by Gene Hackman, tells his basketball team at a small high school in Indiana what it means to compete for a championship: “If you put your efforts and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that...Continue Reading