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		<title>Delaware Delivers Access, Stability &#038; Growth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a business-friendly climate and strategic east coast location, the First State is a key location in a range of industries from financial services to agriculture]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Virginia Fuels Growth With Talent And Infrastructure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A strong talent pipeline and infrastructure assets are key to the Commonwealth's surging growth in innovative industries. 
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		<title>USA Rare Earth Picks South Carolina For Magnet Manufacturing Facility</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/usa-rare-earth-picks-south-carolina-for-magnet-manufacturing-facility/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bailey Industrial Park]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Governor Henry McMaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heavy rare earth strip-cast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[magnet manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[magnets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[metal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neodymium magnet manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rare earth metals and alloys]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The rare earth, critical minerals and advanced materials company will invest $1.2 billion, create about 490 jobs at its new Blacksburg, SC facility.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Listen Now: Innovation Economy In Montgomery County, Maryland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the powerful innovation ecosystem that supports companies at every stage of growth through this conversation with Jared Smith, President &#038; CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>URBN Invests $150M In Pennsylvania HQ And Hiring Wave</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/urbn-invests-150m-in-pennsylvania-hq-and-hiring-wave/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The parent company of Urban Outfitters and other lifestyle brands will add 1,050 jobs, expanding Philadelphia headquarters and building in Bucks County.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Ports And Foreign-Trade Zones: From Port To Profit</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/ports-and-foreign-trade-zones-from-port-to-profit/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ports and foreign-trade zones support import and export activity, amidst rising commerce and shifting supply chains.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Role Of Innovation Hubs</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/the-role-of-innovation-hubs/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How leading regions are transforming talent and ideas into scalable, innovative ecosystems that support business.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &#038; Incentives Update (June 5, 2026)</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/infrastructure-incentives-update-june-5-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Florida, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alberta.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>2026 FIFA World Cup &#038; Economic Development: Atlanta, GA</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/2026-fifa-world-cup-economic-development-atlanta-ga/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With planning for the tournament coming to fruition, the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities are ready to shine in the global spotlight. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Workforce Shortages Could Limit Data Center Growth</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/workforce-shortages-could-limit-data-center-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Labor constraints may determine whether communities can capitalize on the boom, reveals a new report from Lightcast. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Custom Talent, Competitive Edge</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/custom-talent-competitive-edge/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Expanded workforce training options provide companies access to employee skills for today and the future.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>North Carolina: Building Boldly</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/north-carolina-building-boldly/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the Tar Heel State's urban to rural communities, North Carolina attracts legacy and growing industries.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Listen Now: Energy &#038; The Next Wave Of Manufacturing</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/listen-now-energy-the-next-wave-of-manufacturing-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Access to reliable, resilient energy infrastructure is a top line item for manufacturers. In this episode, we talk with the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, and Columbia Gas of Virginia about the strategies making strides in their service areas.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mexico Moves Toward The Next Era</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/mexico-moves-toward-the-next-era/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151997</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Introduced in 2025, “Plan México” aims to expand the nation’s domestic and global economic reach.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Locates HQ, Manufacturing In Georgia</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/arcelormittal-building-solutions-locates-hq-manufacturing-in-georgia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151984</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The global company is investing nearly $60 million initially to build its North American headquarters in Macon, Georgia.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Report: Texas Accelerated</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/governors-report-texas-accelerated/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151964</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Governor Greg Abbott discusses the Lone Star State’s strategy for innovation, infrastructure, and long-term investment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unilever To Build $270M Innovation Hub In Connecticut</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/unilever-to-build-270m-innovation-hub-in-connecticut/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151932</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Set to open in 2029 in New Haven, the Global Innovation Centre will replace the company's existing R&#038;D facility in nearby Trumbull.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Nevada Builds The Workforce Behind Economic Growth</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/nevada-builds-the-workforce-behind-economic-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151930</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[As the Silver State accelerates economic diversification, workforce initiatives ensure a pipeline of job-ready talent.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &#038; Incentives Update (May 29, 2026)</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/infrastructure-incentives-update-may-29-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151850</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from New Orleans, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ontario.

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		<title>The Automotive Industry: Driving The Message Home</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/the-automotive-industry-driving-the-message-home/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151879</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The automotive industry gravitates toward regions with workforce, infrastructure, and supply chain advantages.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AI Ready Ohio Expansion Takes AI Education, Training Statewide</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/ai-ready-ohio-expansion-takes-ai-education-training-statewide/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151866</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[JobsOhio, Enterprise Technology Association bring in-person and virtual AI certification training to thousands of Ohioans through partnerships with technology companies and Ohio universities.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Greater Rochester, NY: Innovation At All Levels</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/greater-rochester-ny-innovation-at-all-levels/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[optics photonics imaging and laser technologies (OPIL)]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151823</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[From precision optics to dairy processing, businesses are growing in the Greater Rochester, NY region. With Matt Hurlbutt, President &#038; CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise
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		<title>Semiconductor Workforce Initiative In U.S. Takes Off With Regional Nodes</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/semiconductor-workforce-initiative-in-u-s-takes-off-with-regional-nodes/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151822</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[SEMI Foundation and the U.S. NSF have launched the first four nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), based in Arizona, Idaho, New York, and Texas.
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		<title>$43M Minnesota Funding Spurs Jobs, Expansion, Innovation</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/43m-minnesota-funding-spurs-jobs-expansion-innovation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151811</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Four companies across the state and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have each received a grant from the Minnesota Forward Fund.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>International Paper Kicks Off Mississippi Sustainable Packaging Facility</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The $225 million greenfield facility is being built on an 80-acre site in the East Metro Center in Rankin County, Mississippi.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Aerospace, Metals, Financial Firms Expand In Alabama</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/aerospace-metals-financial-firms-expand-in-alabama/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin expands THAAD production in Troy as part of $9 billion U.S. investments, while Jefferson Shredding and Recycling co-locates in Mobile County and StoneX Group adds office space in Birmingham.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The AI Skills Shift</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/the-ai-skills-shift/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From boardroom to shop floor, navigating the AI workforce evolution calls for a holistic view.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Site Identification: Choosing The Site</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/site-identification-choosing-the-site/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Contributor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Devin Hillsdon-Smith]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=151725</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Beyond the map, defining the ideal footprint for a new facility brings the search to the ground level.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>May / June 2026 &#8211; The AI Workforce</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/may-june-2026-the-ai-workforce/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Business Facilities' May / June 2026 issue focuses on the AI workforce. Plus, site identification, ports &#038; FTZs, and a report from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &#038; Incentives Update (May 22, 2026)</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/infrastructure-incentives-update-may-22-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.

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