BF Staff
Business Facilities is a leading full-service media brand specializing in the site selection marketplace. Through a bi-monthly magazine, e-mail newsletters, a news portal, and its LiveXchange event, Business Facilities has created a dynamic community for C-level executives and economic development organizations.
Georgia Cyber Center’s Hull McKnight Building Celebrates Opening
The $100 million state-of-the-art Cyber Center aims to modernize cyber security technology through collaborative innovation, training and research.
USG Boral Invests $39M In New Manufacturing Plant In India
The building products technology company recently broke ground for the new plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Paul Helton, LED FastStart
Paul Helton, Executive Director, LED FastStart, discusses the recruitment, training and support services at the heart of one of the nation's top workforce development programs.
Seven Stars Cloud Group Establishing Global HQ In Connecticut
The $283 million technology and innovation headquarters project is expected to create 330 jobs in West Hartford at the former UConn Campus.
Big River Steel Expanding Arkansas Flex Mill
The company's $1.2 billion investment will double capacity of technology-based steel mill and recycling facility in Osceola, AR.
Sanofi Opening Global R&D Operations Hub In China
The $76 million investment in Chengdu, Sichuan province confirms China as the third pillar of Sanofi Global Clinical Sciences and Operations, joining facilities in France and the U.S.
AAM Building New Manufacturing Facility In Spain
Located near Barcelona, the new plant will employ 170 workers producing powertrain components for Europe's leading automakers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
CKE Restaurants Expanding HQ In Tennessee
The quick service restaurant brand, which includes Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, will invest $3.6 million and create 145 jobs in Franklin, TN.
ROCKWOOL Building Stone Wool Manufacturing Facility In West Virginia
The company's more than $150 million investment will create approximately 150 new jobs in Ranson, WV.
Digital Transformation: A Safer Supply Chain
As the logistics industry moves the global supply chain onto digital platforms, experts are warning that vulnerabilities to cyberattacks must be addressed.
Henkel Opens European Hub For 3D Printing Technology In Ireland
The company is increasing its commitment to Ireland with a more than $20 million investment in Tallaght over four years.
NewCold Investing $90M In Idaho Frozen Storage Facility
The Netherlands-based company will invest $90 million to build one of the largest frozen storage facilities of its kind in the U.S. in Burley, ID.
BD Investing $150M In South Carolina
The medical technology company will create 125 new jobs at its Sumter County, SC manufacturing facility.
Top U.S. Cities For Tech Hiring
More than half of companies plan to hire tech talent by the end of the year; Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles are top cities adding to their tech teams, according to new survey.
Dominion Outsourcing Creating 190 New Jobs In Virginia
The healthcare industry services company will expand its client engagement center in Henrico County with help from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
Amazon To Create 1,500 Jobs At First Alabama Fulfillment Center
The online retail giant will invest $325 million to locate its first Alabama fulfillment center in Bessemer.
GEICO Creating 500 Jobs At New Kansas Service Center
The auto insurer evaluated multiple U.S. locations for the operation, choosing to invest nearly $10 million in Lenexa, KS.
Discovery, Inc. Creating 240 New Jobs In Virginia
The media company will invest $16 million to expand global technology and operations hub in Loudoun County, VA.
BorgWarner Opens State-of-the-Art Technical Center In Indiana
The new state-of-the-art facility and high-tech lab in Noblesville, IN consolidates two existing Indiana facilities in one modern, centralized location.
Workforce Development Training & Talent Acquisition
Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
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.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.