Energy and the stretched electricity grid have been key topics and differentiators in determining where, or even if, an industrial project can locate in a particular location. One post stated, “Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said in May 2024 that power will be one … Read more

Our Roots Later this year marks Agracel’s 40th Anniversary! We plan to celebrate all year😊. Our loyal followers know that Agracel started out as a farmland investment company in 1986 before pivoting to industrial development in 1993. We’ve been full steam ahead since … Read more

Area Development has a great article about “why workforce readiness has become the most important site selection variable in America.” We are sharing the introduction to the article; it is well worth the time to click on the Full Report at the bottom. … Read more

The National Association of Manufacturers released their 4Q25 Manufacturers Outlook Survey. No real surprises. Optimism remains high and trade uncertainties remain as the top worry. NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey: Manufacturers’ Sentiment Mixed in Q4By NAM News Room, December 17, 2025 The NAM’s latest Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey finds … Read more

This Area Development study confirms what we at Agracel have long known – there are definite strategic advantages to locating manufacturing operations in smaller markets. We have hit on the key points below; click on the Full Report link at the bottom for … Read more

Welcome to 2026! Thank you for staying with us! What better way to start the new year than with some burning questions facing our industry. Following, in part, is a report from IndustryWeek.com. Burning Questions for 2026: Industry, AI, Geopolitics and the Future … Read more

The recurring theme for manufacturing for 2025 seems to be “closing the skills gap.”  While the survey in the following article is a small sample, we believe the results mirror that of the entire industry. Manufacturers Say Closing the Skills Gap Is Most … Read more