Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: A NATION We Now Get to Build
24 Jun 2025
News
In the legendary musical “Hamilton,” the protagonist sings, “We studied and we fought and we killed for the notion of a nation we now get to build.”
The new Hamilton Index of Advanced-Technology Performance, released in May by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), measures how well U.S. states are doing at building the economy of tomorrow through production in advanced industries.
Here, with ITIF’s permission, we showcase some of the new report’s findings with particular attention to the manufacturing components of the index. We also speak to report co-author and ITIF Founder and President Robert D. Atkinson about what his team’s findings portend for companies wishing to invest in various regions of the United States.
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