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Toyota Adds $8B Investment To N.C. Battery Manufacturing Project
Toyota will bring an $8 billion investment and 3,000 jobs to North Carolina through its first North American EV battery manufacturing site.
The Last Word: EVSE Growth Locations
The electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) market is projected to grow to $100 billion by 2040, up from $7 billion today. John Boyd of The Boyd company looks at hot locations.
Spooky Site Selection: A Vampire’s Wish List
In celebration of Halloween, we bring you Lawn Love’s top 10 best (and worst) cities for vampires. Which city would Dracula dig?
Refresco Plans $30.5M Expansion At Joplin, MO Site
Refresco, a national beverage bottling manufacturer, will invest $30.5 million to expand its Joplin, Missouri distribution center.
New Mexico: Supporting Entrepreneurial Spirit
There's a renewed focus on entrepreneurs In New Mexico with the state’s Economic Development Department's new Office of Entrepreneurship.
Georgia Lands Automotive, Wastewater Facilities; Gains 500+ Jobs
Automotive and stormwater manufacturing projects will bring investments and more than 500 jobs to Georgia.
Alabama: Strength In Numbers
In Alabama, a focus on workforce development is in motion to support new and existing companies across the state.
Connect Homes To Bring Up To 90 Jobs To Mesa, AZ
Connect Homes, a prefab housing provider, will open a new facility in Mesa, Arizona, bringing upwards of 90 jobs to the community.
Global Battery Component Supplier Will Create 500 Jobs In North Carolina
Indian manufacturer Epsilon Advanced Materials will invest nearly $650 million to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Making Moves To Develop Tech Talent
Initiatives on the federal, state, and local levels need to align to boost a STEM-savvy workforce.
Food Logistics Company NewCold Expands Indiana Site
With less than one year in operation in Lebanon, Indiana, NewCold, a food logistics company, is preparing to double its capital investment.
Bauducco Foods To Establish 600 Jobs In Pasco County, FL
Bauducco Foods has purchased 72 acres of a Pasco County, Florida, industrial park with plans to bring 600 jobs to the area.
Refresh In Rochester: A Q&A With Constellation Brands’ Chief Financial Officer
Constellation Brands CFO Garth Hankinson shares why this global beverage company chose to remain in Rochester for its new headquarters, moving to downtown.
HVAC Manufacturer Invests $30M In Oklahoma Expansion
CaptiveAire will create up to 80 jobs with the expansion of its existing Muskogee, OK manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Upper Sandusky, OH, Gains 100+ Jobs Through Soybean Plant
A soybean processing plant will bring more than 100 jobs to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, through a roughly $500 million investment.
Utah Boasts Vibrant Centers Of Excellence
Corporations choose Utah for its industrial strength, but also for the work-life balance the state offers.
US Pillars Expands Operations In Putnam County, TN
US Pillars, a shelving manufacturer, will invest nearly $1 million in Putnam County, Tennessee, to expand operations at its headquarters.
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.
Illinois Looks To Double Down On Development
Illinois is doubling down on business attraction and retention efforts to support economic development in every corner of the state.
Virginia: Keeping Pace With Business
A transportation network and workforce programs support continued growth across the commonwealth of Virginia.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.