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Southern state performances through Q3 2026: Texas and North Carolina are dominating the South in the capture of large job-generating projects

By Michael C. Randle Economic development job- and investment-generating project activity has never been better than in 2026 in the South, the world’s third largest economy. To date, the South has averaged 200 big buffalo announcements each quarter in 2026 for a total of 601 through three quarters. The 34-year-old SB&D 100, which is our […]

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Southern state performances through Q3 2026: Texas and North Carolina are dominating the South in the capture of large job-generating projects

3h ago | All States, News, North Carolina, SB&D 100, Texas, | By Stacy Randle

Around the South: November 10, 2026

Seven of top 10 “top real estate markets to watch” are in the South Dallas-Fort Worth retained its No. 1 spot in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers. It is the third consecutive year Dallas-Fort Worth has earned the top spot. Top 10 Real Estate Markets in […]

Around the South: November 10, 2026

9h ago | Alabama, Arkansas, Around the South, News, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, | By Stacy Randle

U.S. Steel breaks ground in Osceola, Ark.

Big River Steel Works broke ground in November on a $1.9 billion direct reduced iron (DRI) plant at its Big River Steel Works complex in Mississippi County, Ark. The project is part of Nippon Steel’s broader $11 billion U.S. investment commitment. Japan-based Nippon Steel acquired U.S. Steel on June 18, 2025, buying 100 percent of […]

U.S. Steel breaks ground in Osceola, Ark.

8h ago | Arkansas, News, Preferred Southern Sites and Services, | By Stacy Randle

Preferred Southern Sites and Services: Butler Snow

Economic development projects have become increasingly complex, requiring sophisticated planning, strategic coordination among stakeholders, and a deep understanding of regulatory, infrastructure, financing, and community considerations. From advanced manufacturing facilities and industrial developments to energy investments, logistics hubs, mixed-use projects, technology infrastructure, and other transformational initiatives, successful projects require advisors who understand how business objectives and […]