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Historic Drexel Rail Site Readies For Its Next Chapter
When the Drexel Furniture factory left town in the late ’90s, it took crucial jobs and community support with it. Discover how the public power Town of Drexel is writing this 100-acre rail site’s next chapter.
In California, Innovation Economy Firms Receive $150M In Grants, Tax Credits
Recipients of the state's CalCompetes funding include companies developing and manufacturing electric aircraft, semiconductors, AI, and more.
Kentucky Grand Openings Show Continued Economic Growth
Two companies that held grand openings for their facilities this month continue the trend of economic growth in Kentucky.
Naturals2Go Plans To Bring 125 Jobs to Savannah, Georgia
Vend Tech International plans to relocate its headquarters and other assets to Savannah, Georgia. The company manufactures Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micromarkets, and gourmet coffee...
Forge Nano To Invest $165M In North Carolina
Forge Nano will launch a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing company, Forge Battery, that will create hundreds of jobs in Wake County, NC.
Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi To Be Built In Singapore
The all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi, to be deployed in the U.S. starting next year, will be manufactured at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
Michigan Business Expansions Bring $23.5M Capital Investment
The expansion of two Michigan businesses will result in a $23.5 million capital investment, according to MEDC.
Amazon, Alberta Wind Farm Sign Power-Purchase Agreement
Tech giant Amazon has signed a power-purchase agreement to operate a wind farm in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada.
Manufacturing, Healthcare Projects Bring 225 Jobs To Tennessee
Stone Mountain Technologies and Summit Behavioral Healthcare will invest a total of $18.5 million in Sullivan and Williamson counties.
Hoffman Brothers Invests Nearly $6M For Missouri Expansion
Hoffman Brothers, a full-service residential and commercial HVAC provider, plans to create 300 new jobs as part of its recent expansion.
Oklahoma Sees Expansions, Investments Statewide
In 2022, Oklahoma saw nearly 80 announcements for new and expanding companies, according to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Northrop Grumman Plans $200M Investment In Waynesboro, VA
Northrop Grumman will invest more than $200 million in Virginia to establish an advanced electronics manufacturing and testing site.
E-One Moli Energy Canada To Redevelop British Columbia Facility
E-One Moli Energy Canada plans to use federal and provincial funds to redevelop its Maple Ridge, British Columbia, facility.
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.
Avid Boats Invests Nearly $8M With Monroe County, MS Expansion
Avid Boats plans to invest nearly $8 million into its Monroe County, Mississippi, facility, creating 50 jobs in the process.
ExxonMobil’s Arkansas Lithium Well Part Of $100M Investment
ExxonMobil selects southwest Arkansas to start its North American lithium production, demonstrating “leadership in energy transition.”
Utah To Gain 300+ Jobs, Nearly $15B As Businesses Come To State
Two food industry companies will bring a combined 333 jobs to Utah over the next several years – investing nearly $15 billion in the state.
FBI HQ Expected To Bring 7,500+ Jobs To Greenbelt, MD
FBI Headquarters will soon be located on 61 acres in Greenbelt, Maryland, and is projected to bring more than 7,500 jobs to the state.
Skybox, Prologis To Break Ground on Pflugerville Project
Skybox & Prologis will soon break ground on a $63 million project in Pflugerville, TX, according to a Texas Department of Regulation filing.
Lancaster County: A Gold Mine Of South Carolina Opportunities In The Charlotte Metro
Lancaster County’s pro-business practices, affordability, and lifestyle have it among the nation’s fastest-growing counties, and there’s room to grow.
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: City of Fontana – Open for Business
From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.