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Great Falls, Montana Chosen As Food & Ag Development Center
The designation by the Montana Department of Agriculture will boost local economic development efforts in food and agricultural processing, as well as renewable energy.
AHT Cooling Systems Growing In South Carolina
The custom refrigeration company will invest more than $5 million to expand its Charleston County, SC operations, resulting in more than 70 new jobs.
RV Manufacturer Launches Second Indiana Expansion This Year
Forest River will invest $2.9 million to expand in Butler, IN, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2019.
Logistics: No Drivers Needed
While it may take quite a few years before autonomous vehicles hit the road, much progress has been made in this technology that companies hope will have long-term logistical benefits.
WhiteRock Pigments Investing $179M In Kentucky
The company will create 124 jobs at the former Alcoa building near Hawesville, KY with the help of state tax incentives and workforce programs.
New Food Center Will Bring Jobs, Businesses To New Jersey
Cumberland County's Food Specialization Center will provide incubation space and business services to help companies achieve maximum growth potential.
Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit
The TEDF grants, totaling more than $2.7 million, will help several companies expand in the region, resulting in private investments of nearly $279 million.
West Virginia Great Barrel Company Expanding In The Mountain State
The company will create more than 100 new jobs using West Virginia white oak to manufacture bourbon, whiskey and rye barrels in Greenbrier County, WV.
Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes
Georgia ports achieved growth of 8.3 percent in total tonnage across all terminals during FY 2017.
Benchmark Electronics Picks Tempe, AZ For New HQ
The global design, engineering and manufacturing company expects to add approximately 500 new jobs to the greater Phoenix area over the next five years.
Kubota Plans $87M Expansion In Kansas
The tractor manufacturer will create a new logistics hub, add a fifth division and Midwest sales office on 203 acres in Edgerton, KS.
German Manufacturer Growing Indiana Board Game, Puzzle Production
Ludo Fact will invest $13 million to expand its operations in Lafayette, IN, creating up to 75 new jobs by 2021.
Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency of U.S. advanced manufacturing.
Nexen Tire Building North America Tire Technology Center In Ohio
The Richfield, OH center will provide advanced and innovative technologies for producing cutting-edge tires for the North and South American markets.
Ingram Micro Investing $40M In Southeast Indiana
The global technology firm will add a new third-party distribution center and up to 500 new jobs in Jeffersonville, IN.
DanoneWave Investing $60M In Virginia
The plant-based beverage maker will expand its manufacturing operation, creating up to 49 new jobs in Mt. Crawford, VA.
Fort Wayne Metals Creating 337 Jobs In Indiana
The wire and cable manufacturer will invest more than $51 million to expand its northeast Indiana operations.
Martin’s Expanding Georgia Bakery
The company's multimillion-dollar investment will add an additional 119,379 square feet of production space and an estimated 36 new jobs at the expanded Valdosta operations.
Metromont Investing $8.8M In South Carolina
The concrete manufacturing company will expand its Greenville, SC operations, creating 100 new jobs.
Tech-Driven Demand, Shifts In Trade Policy Boosting U.S. Industrial Sector
The latest Ten-X U.S. Industrial Market Outlook identifies Los Angeles, Nashville, San Diego, Portland, and Sacramento as the Top Five markets to buy industrial properties.
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: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.