The abstract is generated by AI## The Rise of Mid-Sized Markets: Why U.S. Competitiveness Is Rewarding Execution Over Scale in 2025
The traditional playbook for corporate expansion is breaking down. For decades, companies hunting for new locations automatically zeroed in on mega metros—household-name cities with deep talent pools and established infrastructure. But 2025 data tells a different story. A fresh analysis from Chmura Economics & Analytics, published in partnership with Area Development magazine, reveals that smaller and mid-sized American markets are now delivering stronger competitive returns than their larger c
The traditional playbook for corporate expansion is breaking down. For decades, companies hunting for new locations automatically zeroed in on mega metros—household-name cities with deep talent pools and established infrastructure. But 2025 data tells a different story. A fresh analysis from Chmura Economics & Analytics, published in partnership with Area Development magazine, reveals that smaller and mid-sized American markets are now delivering stronger competitive returns than their larger c
