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Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee
The automotive parts manufacturer will create approximately 215 new jobs at the Tennessee-Kentucky Industrial Park in Portland, TN.
BrightFarms Building Its First Hydroponic Greenhouse Farm In Texas
The state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse will be constructed at an estimated cost of $17 million and create up to 30 “green-collar” jobs for Abilene residents.
Chemetall Opens New Lab In México
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory at its manufacturing and office facility in Querétaro, Mexico.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce
Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce discusses landing Toyota-Mazda’s $1.6B investment, workforce development initiatives, foreign direct investment, food processing, and more.
Interamerican Foods Opens First U.S. La Moderna Plant
The new $50 million Cleburne, TX plant is the Mexico-based pasta maker's first in the United States.
VW Will Build New Atlas SUV In Tennessee
Volkswagen will invest approximately $340 million to bring the vehicle to market, in addition to approximately $900 million already invested to expand the Chattanooga plant for Atlas production.
Plastics Company Investing $9.2M In Virginia Expansion
Tessy Plastics will create 34 new jobs with the expansion of its Lynchburg, VA plastics manufacturing operation.
Marine Manufacturer To Open New Alabama Plant
Scheduled to open next month, Canada-based AdvanTec's Robertsdale, AL facility will employ 46 workers.
Texas: Gartner Inc. Expands in Irving, Adds 800 New Jobs
A $3.9-million Texas Enterprise Fund grant sealed the deal for a $12-million expansion by the research and advisory firm.
Sofidel Investing $360M In Oklahoma
The global tissue production group will employ 300 full-time workers at its new greenfield plant in Inola, OK when it is fully operational in 2020.
Defense: The Best Offense
Nations around the world are increasing their defense budgets; the sophisticated weaponry of the U.S. aerospace industry guarantees it will get a big slice of the pie.
Fuji Vegetable Oil Investing $70M In Louisiana Production Facility
The new specialty oils processing facility will result in 39 new direct jobs in Jefferson Parish, with the help of the LED FastStart workforce training program.
Infosys To Create 1,000 High-Tech Jobs In Connecticut
The global IT company will invest $20.6 million in a new technology and innovation hub in Hartford, CT with help from the state's First Five Plus Program.
Star LED Growing In Tennessee
The LED lighting manufacturer and distributor will invest $1 million and create 50 jobs in Mountain City, TN.
Locations For The Automotive Industry: Light Truck Takeover
While auto sales are expected to decrease in 2018, manufacturers can still bank on the larger market share of SUVs and CUVs to help keep the industry afloat.
MicroStrategy Creating 300 New Jobs In Virginia
The business intelligence company has renewed its headquarters lease in Fairfax County, VA and will invest $6 million in capital improvements.
U.S. Labor Market Tightens, Demand For Skilled Workers Continues
Manufacturing companies report the biggest growth in hiring plans, up +7% from Q2 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
Steel Company Investing $240M In Central Florida
Nucor Corporation’s new rebar micro mill will create 250 new jobs in Frostproof, FL.
Rubber And Plastics Manufacturer Expanding In Tennessee
Over the next five years, JDS Technologies, Inc. will invest $2.2 million and create approximately 110 new jobs in Winfield, TN.
Amazon Creating Over 1,500 Jobs In Missouri
The high-tech operation in St. Peters will be the online retail giant's first fulfillment center in Missouri.
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: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.