Exploring The Energy Future
As industries seek to diversify energy sources, government initiatives remain central to these efforts.
Military Communities Serve As Opportunity Zones For Nearby Cities
Opportunity zones help defense contractors address nation’s aging military industrial base. Plus, Viewpoint: Federal Opportunity Zones As Business Recruitment Tool
2024 Top Utilities
These top utilities play a key role in state and local economic development endeavors, as well as sustainability efforts.
Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights
From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
Military & Defense Locations: A New Type Of Mission
Economic development leaders share insights on what makes the military and defense industries a boon for communities nationwide.
Cyber Space: Filling The Void
The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) addresses immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.
Bridging The Digital Divide
Across the U.S., BEAD Program funding aims to expand broadband access, and leading locations remain to be seen.
Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?
Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.
Innovation Hubs Spark Business Creativity
From startups to established firms, regions with innovative resources and support propel growth throughout many industries.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding
Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Energy-Forward Site Selection
The topic of energy comes up early and often as companies work to make site selection decisions regarding existing and future facilities.
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.
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.
Top Logistics Hubs: Links To Success
The logistics industry is a multi-billion dollar sector that connects producers and consumers to deliver the right products at the right time.
Iowa: Manufacturing 4.0 Gets A Boost
The state’s largest industry is set to receive funding, and Google will grow its green data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Multi-Faceted Maryland
Initiatives in Maryland for education, environment, and global reach are driving growth across this Mid-Atlantic state.
Connecting The Dots In Connecticut
Connecticut provides an environment that is conducive to growth and expansion across a diverse array of industries.
Texas Branches Out
Building on a strong foundation, the state’s regional growth reflects the potential of emerging industries.
Mississippi: Hitting A Historic Mark
Mississippi has finalized the largest economic development project in state history, bringing in $2.5 billion in capital investment.
Opportunity Knocks?
Introduced in 2017, the federal opportunity zone program pays off for certain real estate investments and was just extended another two years.
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: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.