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Snake River EDA Values Partnerships
Snake River Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Kristen Nieskens discusses ways this regional group is building businesses in western Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Toyota To Invest $47.7 Million At R&D Facility In Michigan
In York Township, MI, Toyota North America plans to add a battery testing facility for battery cell, module, and pack testing capability at its R&D headquarters campus.
The Last Word: The Reshoring Movement Is In Full Stride
Manufacturers should consider five factors if moving from a China or other offshore location, advises Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute.
Woory To Invest $18M In Georgia EV Parts Facility
The South Korean automotive parts maker will establish a new electric vehicle parts manufacturing, R&D facility in Dublin.
Rowan County, NC Earns ACT Work Ready Community Certification
As an ACT® WRC, Rowan County has demonstrated commitment to equipping workforce with skills required by employers. Plus, Bosch grows in Lincoln County.
Listen Now: Show Me The Money (Supply)
Noted economist Dr. Anirban Basu delivered the opening keynote at Business Facilities LiveXchange in Myrtle Beach,
SC this Spring.
Jacksonville Port Authority Prepares For Future Of Transportation, Logistics
At the crossroads of the nation's rail and highway network along the Eastern seaboard, JAXPORT continues to help businesses thrive in the Jacksonville, FL region.
Customized Workforce Training: Bringing Skills To The Market
Workforce training programs are addressing evolving industries, labor force demands, and speed to market needs of business.
Manufacturing Moves To Automation
With advances in technology the manufacturing industry has been able to grow exponentially.
Indiana Partners With Evonik
Evonik in partnership with the U.S. government and Indiana will build a new lipid production facility for mRNA-based therapies.
Alabama Ups Its Game
Home to some of the biggest names in the auto industry, Alabama has introduced “The Game Plan” to support economic development.
Michigan Life Sciences Sector: Robust Ecosystem Drives Success
A strong industry ecosystem supports Michigan companies in the fast-growing life sciences sector.
Toyota To Assemble New Electric SUV In Kentucky Starting 2025
Toyota will invest $2.1 billion in a new plant in North Carolina to make batteries for the new SUV, battery production will also begin in 2025.
Ready Spaces In North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region
Communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region have shored up their inventories of ready-to-go industrial sites and buildings.
Building Performance Standards Are Key To Reducing Carbon Emissions
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.
Nevada Promotes Innovation
With a robust transportation system already in place, Nevada focuses on low emissions and utilizing natural resources.
FDI Activity Going Strong
For 11 consecutive years, the U.S. has ranked as top destination for foreign direct investment, and here’s a look at several hot spots across the nation.
LiveXchange Event Brings Business Together
The 19th annual event provided a fast-paced, productive setting for site selectors to explore locations.
Hanon Systems To Create 160 New Jobs In Georgia
Hannon Systems is expanding into Bulloch County, Georgia bringing 160 new jobs and $40 million in capital investment.
Transforming Fukushima, Japan Into A “Region Of Recovery”
12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, new video from the Fukushima Prefecture, "Fukushima Now," highlights reconstruction progress.
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.