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Diana Food Investing $50M In Georgia
The new food processing, manufacturing and R&D facility will create more than 80 new jobs in Banks County, GA.
Hayneedle.com’s Rapid Growth Fuels Ohio Expansion
The online retailer will open its second distribution facility in Monroe, OH, creating more than 100 news jobs.
The Netherlands Reports Record Number Of Foreign Investment In 2016
North American companies led the way in investing in Holland, with 88 direct investment projects generating $825.5M in capital investment.
U.S. Auto Parts Manufacturing Jobs Up
The largest industry employer of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. has grown nearly 19 percent since 2012, according to a new economic impact study.
Food Manufacturer Creating 226 Jobs With Second Tennessee Plant
Williams Sausage Company will invest about $37 million to expand with a second facility in Union City, TN.
Dulles Glass And Mirror Expanding In Virginia
The company will invest $7.5M to expand its corporate headquarters, R&D, manufacturing and warehouse operations in Prince William County.
Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing To Increase
According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will increase within the next five years.
Sonoco Creating 595 Jobs in Georgia
The packaging company will invest $20M to create a new packaging center in Fulton County, GA.
Forrester Research Creating 120 Jobs In Nashville
The research and advisory firm will invest $2.8M in the expansion, which will allow it to grow its inside sales and support team using Nashville as a strategic hub.
Toyota Plans $600M Investment, 400 New Jobs in Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will offer TMMI training grants to reimburse up to 50 percent of the company’s eligible workforce training costs over a two-year period.
TPS Industrial Services Investing $3.5M In Indiana
The logistics firm is expanding its headquarters and adding up to 61 jobs in Columbus, IN with help from state tax credits and training grants.
BlueLine Associates Chooses Tampa For Global HQ
The professional services firm will relocate its global headquarters from North Carolina, creating 150 new jobs.
Call 2 Answer Creating 250 Jobs In Tennessee
The company will invest $800,000 to create a new medical and urgent contact center in Spring Hill, TN.
ABB Investing $67.5M In Canada
The Swiss engineering firm will establish a new North American headquarters and research and development facility in Montréal.
Salesforce Opens Seattle Area Engineering & Innovation Hub
World's fastest-growing top 10 enterprise software company plans to double local workforce to 500 in Bellevue, WA.
Kayser Automotive Adding 100 Jobs In Western Kentucky
The $26M project was made possible by a complex economic development deal involving candle manufacturer MVP Group moving its operations from Fulton to Mayfield.
LKQ Creating 150 Jobs In Nashville
The automotive equipment and accessories distributer and marketer will build a new 100,000-square foot building in Davidson County, TN.
Packsize International Selects Utah For Global HQ
Packsize International, an On Demand Packaging® company will expand its Salt Lake City, UT operations, adding up to 354 jobs and an expected $9.2 million in capital investment.
SAP Creating 392 New Jobs In Pennsylvania
The software company will build a $72M facility on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, and expand its workforce at its Newtown Square location with the help of grants and tax credits from the commonwealth.
Green Circle Health Picks Indiana For Client Services Center
The healthcare tech company will locate a new Client Services Center in Carmel, IN, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2022.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.