New England Continues To See Economic Improvement
As part of its rebounding economy, the New England region has seen its unemployment rate reach its lowest point since 2000.
FAA Grants Nearly $1B For Building Better Airport Terminals
Under this funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 114 airports across the U.S, spanning 44 states and three territories will improve service and performance.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2024 Top Utilities
These top utilities play a key role in state and local economic development endeavors, as well as sustainability efforts.
New York, Illinois, Massachusetts Lead 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
For the first time ever, New York has earned the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
Hartford, Connecticut – A Cost Competitive Location For Technology Companies
The MetroHartford Alliance engaged leading national accounting and consulting firm CohnReznick to compare the tax and lease costs in Hartford, CT vs. other U.S. insurance and financial services markets.
SelectUSA Has Helped Land $200B In FDI Since 2011
More than 200,000 jobs have been created as a result of foreign direct investment since the SelectUSA program's inception 13 years ago.
Toyota, Tesla, Scout Motors, Amazon Web Services Top 2023 Deals Of The Year
EV industry, data center investments took top honors in Business Facilities’ annual awards, which recognize significant corporate relocation and expansion investments.
National Movers Study: Where Did Americans Move In 2023?
Lower costs are drawing Americans to the Southeast and less expensive metros, finds United Van Lines’ 47th Annual National Movers Study.
BF Editors’ Blog: A Site To Stand The Test Of Time
Celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2023, cymbal maker Zildjian has a long history in each of its locations. Whether a startup or a long-established operation, a company's location decision impacts both the foundation and the future of the firm.
Four Life Sciences Companies Expand In Connecticut
Connecticut’s life sciences industry grows as four companies announce expansions, with one choosing Connecticut for U.S. market entry.
BF Editors’ Blog: Breaking Down Santa’s Influence As A Site Selector
The origin story for Santa has many variations, but present-day versions of the myth lean heavily on his homebase being the North Pole.
Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life
Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.
Axcelis Opens New Logistics Center In Massachusetts
Axcelis Technologies' new Beverly, Massachusetts facility optimizes semiconductor industry supplier's operations, provides capacity for growth.
Which States Would Fare Best In An AI Apocalypse?
Confuse The Machine used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to determine which U.S. states are best equipped to withstand a hypothetical AI tech uprising. The findings might surprise you.
Which States Are Best For Veterans To Succeed In Business?
Just in time for Veterans Day, find out how each state ranked on Lendio's study of the best states for veterans to succeed in business.
Hanwha Aerospace Picks Connecticut For International Engines HQ
Hanwha Aerospace picked Cheshire, CT for its International Engines Business Headquarters to take advantage of the skilled workforce and close proximity to key customers.
EDA Announces 31 Tech Hubs Across U.S.
New Tech Hubs program will drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology.
Industrial Diversity Propels New England Growth
The New England region — Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont — is exhibiting notable employment growth across a variety of industry sectors.
Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?
Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.