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Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award
The Magnolia State, already an automotive assembly powerhouse, becomes the epicenter of vehicle tire production with Continental’s $1.45-billion plant.
Economic Development Deal of the Year: Silver Award
The Volunteer State’s leadership position in our automotive rankings keeps getting stronger, as GM doubles down on its investment in Spring Hill, TN.
Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award
A partnership with Georgia’s university system and the availability of a skilled, high-tech workforce brings Honeywell’s new software development center to Atlanta.
Economic Development Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
The blue-ribbon judging panel for our 2016 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition had so many great projects to evaluate, they bestowed a record seven Honorable Mention Awards.
Automotive Software Company Picks Kansas City For Corporate HQ
AutoAlert will bring 200 new jobs to the city, which was selected for its revitalized and growing downtown area, access to tech talent, and convenient transportation options.
Orthodontics Company Creating 440 Jobs In Tennessee
SmileDirectClub will invest $4.5M to expand in two locations: its downtown Nashville headquarters and a manufacturing and distribution center in Antioch.
Technology Company Bringing 555 New Jobs To Virginia
IOMAXIS will invest $3.8 million to expand its Fairfax County cybersecurity operation.
Workplace Of The Future Key To Attracting, Retaining Talent
To win the talent war, corporations need to provide best In class, high-tech workplaces, according to research from CoreNet Global and ISS World Services.
Intel Investing $7B In Arizona Next-Generation Semiconductor Factory
Intel’s Fab 42 will target advanced 7 nm technology and will create approximately 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs in Arizona.
U.S. Companies Show Increased Business Confidence for 2017
New Deloitte study finds optimism has increased following the presidential election, yet uncertainty looms over new policies and regulations ahead.
Lineage Logistics Growing National Network
The warehousing and logistics company will expand two facilities in Texas, and has acquired two more in Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Global Wire, Cable Manufacturing Company Growing In Indiana
General Cable Corporation will invest more than $18M to expand its operations in Grant County, IN with help from state tax credits and infrastructure assistance.
Blue Apron Adding 2,000 Jobs In New Jersey
The recipe and food delivery company will expand its New Jersey operations with a state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Linden, creating more than 2,000 jobs.
Auto Glass Manufacturer Investing $7.5M In Kentucky
Pilkington North America will upgrade its Versailles, KY auto glass plant with new technology and machinery.
Hardware Maker To Open New Distribution Facility In Kansas
Spectrum Brands HHI will employ 315 workers at its new 927,112-square-foot facility at Logistics Park Kansas City.
Houston: From Super Bowl XXXVIII To Super Bowl LI
As Houston gets set to host the Super Bowl this weekend, take a look at the massive transformation America's fourth largest city has experienced in the 13 years since it last hosted the NFL event.
Restaurant Equipment Supplier Creating 100 Jobs In Tennessee
Katom Restaurant Supply, Inc. will invest $3 million to expand its headquarters, warehouse and distribution, and call center facility in Kodak, TN.
January / February 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 1)
Business Facilities' January / February 2017 issue features the winners of our annual State of the Year and Economic Development of the Year awards, Plus, auto manufacturing, food processing, and data centers, and we celebrate 50 years of building inspiration.
Nestlé USA Relocating U.S. HQ To Virginia
The company will invest nearly $40 million to move its U.S. corporate headquarters from California to Arlington County, creating 748 new jobs.
Amazon Investing $1.49B In Northern Kentucky Prime Air Shipping Hub
The shipping hub, to be located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, will create 2,700 jobs.
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.