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Infosys Will Create 2,000 Tech Jobs In North Carolina By 2021
Raleigh, NC is the second of four planned Technology and Innovation Hubs that will employ 10,000 workers in the U.S.
ROXUL Creating Up To 150 Jobs In West Virginia
The stone wool insulation manufacturer will invest $150 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Ranson, WV.
Five Location Factors To Consider When Investing In The U.S.
A look at the top location factors foreign companies should consider when choosing to invest in the U.S., courtesy of McCallum Sweeney Consulting.
Maryland’s New Center Of Opportunity
Robust logistics, a highly skilled workforce, a business-friendly environment and a bevy of available sites makes Harford County, Maryland a magnet for new projects.
NTT DATA Moving Into New Texas North American HQ
The IT services provider will create 6,377 new jobs and invest more than $28 million in Plano with help from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Georgia-Pacific Investing $400M In Florida Mill
The investment supports continued growth for the company's premium private label towel products, and will create 80 new jobs in Palatka, FL.
Plastipak Packaging Investing $15M In Central Louisiana
The rigid plastic container manufacturer will add up to seven new plastics production lines at its manufacturing facility in Pineville, LA.
Ohio Lands Cliffs Natural Resources’ First Great Lakes HBI Plant
The mining and natural resources company will invest $700 million and create 130 permanent jobs in Northwest Ohio.
Canada Jumps To Second Place For Employee Relocation
The U.S. loses points, but remains tops among countries global employees would consider moving to; reluctance to relocating for work growing.
Samsung Opening $380M Manufacturing Plant In South Carolina
The state-of-the-art home appliance production facility will create more than 950 jobs in Newberry, SC.
HYLA, Inc. Creating 225 Jobs In Tennessee
The specialized mobile device reverse logistics technology and services provider will invest more than $1 million in a new facility in La Vergne, TN.
Blue Origin To Invest $200M In Alabama Rocket Engine Facility
The spaceflight company will manufacture its BE-4 engine in a state-of-the art production facility to be built in Huntsville, AL.
Lidl Creating 250 Jobs In Georgia
The retail chain will invest $100 million over the next five years in a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville, GA.
Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together
The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports.
Inscope Medical Solutions Chooses Southern Indiana For New HQ
The medical device startup will locate its new headquarters in Jeffersonville, IN with support from the state’s venture development partner.
Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida
ATIO USA will open a new manufacturing facility in Clewiston, FL creating 39 new jobs.
Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama
Steyr Arms will add a manufacturing component to its Bessemer, AL firearms assembly and distribution operations.
Tech Hiring Could Be A Challenge For Second Half Of 2017
New report shows tech leaders plan to increase hiring, but business expansion is making it harder to hire IT talent.
TeleTech Creating 350 Jobs In Arkansas
The customer experience center in Morrilton, AR will be the company’s second in the state.
Mohawk Industries Creating 245 Jobs In Tennessee
The global flooring manufacturer will add a second plant in Dickson, TN.
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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure
The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.