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Virginia: Keeping Pace With Business
A transportation network and workforce programs support continued growth across the commonwealth of Virginia.
Keurig Dr Pepper Plans $100M Expansion In South Carolina
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will create an estimated 250 new jobs in Spartanburg County, South Carolina by 2027.
Sysco Invests $102M In Mesa, AZ; Brings 257 Jobs To Community
Sysco Corporation, a global food-service distribution company, will construct a 353,600-square-foot facility in Mesa, Arizona.
West Louisville, KY Lands Largest Economic Development Project In 20 Years
Stellar Snacks will create 350 jobs with $137M investment. Plus, MultiTech Industries invests $3.7M in Franklin expansion; Western Kentucky Distilling opens $30M distillery in Ohio County.
Cyber Space: Filling The Void
The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) addresses immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.
SPX Cooling Tech To Open Facility in Springfield, MO
SPX Cooling Tech will open a manufacturing facility in Springfield, Missouri, bringing more than 60 jobs to the area.
International Relations, Manufacturing Propel The Sunshine State
As the state with the fastest-growing population, Florida can focus on its manufacturing hubs to continue the state’s upward economic trend.
Textile Rental Company Invests $15M in Jefferson Parish
A fourth-generation, textile rental company plans to invest $15 million in Jefferson Parish — the same place it was founded in 1929.
Semiconductor Industry Set To Electrify Over Next Decade
Long-term growth is projected for the semiconductor industry due to continued innovation, artificial intelligence, and demand for electric vehicles.
JCB Selects San Antonio For Second U.S. Factory
JCB, an international construction equipment company, has selected San Antonio, Texas, for its second U.S. factory.
Evernorth Health Services Expands In Delaware
Evernorth Health Services will expand its Delaware operations with a new 200,000-square-foot specialty pharmacy and distribution facility in Newark.
Manufacturing Facilities And Cyber Attacks: Are You Ready?
Recent breaches of MGM and Caesars are proof that no company — or industry — is safe from sophisticated, aggressive and frequent cyber attacks.
Industrial Diversity Propels New England Growth
The New England region — Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont — is exhibiting notable employment growth across a variety of industry sectors.
Incentive Program Nets More Than 200 Jobs For Rural Utah
C&J Specialties and Kent Outdoors will bring a combined 274 jobs to rural Utah because of a state incentive program.
$7B Earmarked For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs
Located across the U.S., seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) will create jobs, strengthen nation’s energy security, and combat climate crisis.
Bridging The Digital Divide
Across the U.S., BEAD Program funding aims to expand broadband access, and leading locations remain to be seen.
Walmart Taps Lowndes County, GA, For Dairy Facility
Walmart will invest $350 million in Lowndes County, GA, to establish a dairy facility with an anticipated open date in 2025.
The Lone Star State: An Economic Engine
With more than 1,000 new projects underway in recent years—and home to more corporate headquarters than any other state—Texas has unsurpassed economic success.
[QUIZ] Which Boss-Type Are You?
Take this short quiz to find out what your leadership style is.
West Fraser Expands South Carolina Sawmill For 3rd Time
West Fraser will expand its Newberry County, South Carolina, sawmill for the third time in a decade — bringing 30 new jobs to the region.
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: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.