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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.
SIG SAUER Will Invest $150M To Expand Arkansas Ammunition Facility
SIG SAUER will expand its manufacturing operations in Jacksonville, creating 625 jobs. Family Dollar returns to West Memphis with transformed distribution center.
The EV Industry: Charging Ahead
As electric vehicles gain sales momentum, here's a look at some of the regions that are attracting manufacturers in the EV industry.
Chester County, South Carolina: South Charlotte’s Innovation Corridor
Nestled on Interstate 77 between the breathtaking growth of Charlotte and Columbia, we’re growing fast yet there’s room for more.
Family-Owned Parkland Direct, Artesian Bottling Bring 55 Jobs To Virginia
Virginia will gain more than 50 jobs as a result of two family-owned companies expanding their operations.
Biotech/Pharma Industry Locations: Leading With Life Sciences
Access to world-class and innovative resources for advances in biotech and pharma is crucial to site selection decisions.
New Conair Distribution Center Will Bring 700 Jobs To Maryland
Conair LLC will create 700 jobs at a new distribution center in Washington County, MD; Maryland Department of Commerce expands site selection portal to more than 3,100 properties.
United Alloy Plans Permanent Location In Quincy, IL
United Alloy plans to construct a permanent manufacturing facility in Quincy, Illinois. The project will create at least 100 jobs.
Arizona: Creating The Future
The manufacturing base continues to expand across Arizona, while tech resources support emerging needs.
MKS Plastics To Double Size Of Tangipahoa Parish Facility
MKS Plastics, a Louisiana-based industrial pail manufacturer, will invest $14 million to expand its Tangipahoa Parish production facility
New York State: Building On Success
The Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) program develops shovel-ready sites to accommodate the needs of large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory Being Built In Oregon
Under construction in Salem, Oregon, Agility Robotics’ RoboFab will produce the human-centric, multi-purpose robot “Digit” at scale.
Berl’s Commercial Supply Breaks Ground On NC Warehouse, HQ
Berl’s Commercial Supply broke ground this week for its new warehouse and headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Logistics Industry Locations: Bold Moves
Locations that foster logistics success benefit companies seeking to reach customers in record time with quality service.
Net-Zero Carbon Life Sciences, Tech Facility To Be Built In Boulder
Set to break ground in 2024, Ridgeway Science & Tech will be Colorado's first net-zero carbon, all-electric life sciences building and technology campus.
Mtex Antenna Technology Brings $16M Investment To New Mexico
A Germany-based antenna and telescope technology company, mtex, will expand to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a $16 million investment.
Why Virginia? A Q&A With Secretary Caren Merrick
Caren Merrick, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, shares how the commonwealth's strategic ecosystems and strong talent pipeline offer opportunity to companies across many industries.
Construction Begins On Next-Gen Geothermal Project In Utah
Signaling a new era for enhanced geothermal energy, Fervo Energy is building the world’s largest next-gen geothermal project in southwest Utah.
AGCO Named Anchor Tenant For North Dakota’s Grand Farm Innovation Campus
AGCO, a global leader in the agriculture industry, has been named the anchor tenant for a collaborative ag-network in North Dakota.
Governor’s Report: Nevada Is Expanding Economic Reach
Governor Joe Lombardo discusses how a strategic location in the west and proactive programs propel business growth in Nevada.
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.