We’re busting out the trusty ole crystal ball today, and looking at the two US regions most poised to succeed in the coming decades. I’m guessing it has something to do with the BBQ they’re eating, so yes, we’re talking about Texas and North Carolina.
The Texas Triangle is the region to watch in Texas; this is made up of DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. This places have already seen huge growth in the past 30 years – partially thanks to integration with Mexico – and that growth is set to continue. With Houston covering energy, Austin managing tech, San Antonio on top of manufacturing, and DFW financing everything (and don’t forget no income tax), all the bases are covered. They just have to worry about the high temps and urban sprawl.
North Carolina is one that you don’t see in the headlines often, but don’t let this sleeper state fool you. Given the ample space for new industrial plants and its already developed corridor of Charlotte-Greensboro, North Carolina has all the bones to be a production haven. They’ll have to figure out the money side of things, but I’m sure New York and Boston will have no problem tossing them a few bucks to help meet their production needs.
