Florida: Jacksonville A Finalist For F-35 Squadron Base
Selection of Florida’s National Guard to host the new Joint Strike Fighters could have an annual economic impact of $100 million for the region.
Kansas: GM Expands at Fairfax Facility in Kansas City
The auto giant, which already has an assembly plant in Fairfax, is leasing 830,000 square feet in a facility in the Fairfax Industrial District.
Louisiana: Plaquemines Parish Lands $8.5-Billion LNG Complex
Venture Global’s two liquified natural gas projects in Louisiana, a total investment of $13 billion, will make the state a leader in LNG exports.
Kansas: Amazon Picks Kansas City for Fulfillment Center
The Sunflower State Fulfillment Center, which will create 1,000 jobs, is the second large distribution facility the tech giant has placed in KS this year.
Kentucky: Biotechnology Sector Is Surging In Lexington
A $1.8 million specialized biotech startup and a $10 million expansion of Coldstream Labs’ pharmaceutical plant are the most recent additions to Lexington’s growing biotech cluster.
Business Report: Canada – Bridgestone Americas Expanding in Quebec
A multi-phase, $225-million investment will increase capacity at the company’s Joliette, Quebec plant to produce larger-diameter tires for trucks and SUVs.
Alabama: Generating Growth From The Ground Up
Consumer trends are creating a groundswell for locally sourced foods, creating new opportunities for Alabama’s farmers to bring their products to market.
Michigan: Flex-N-Gate Corp. Puts Plant in Detroit
The auto supplier will invest $95 million in a 500,000-square-foot production facility in the motor city, creating 650 new jobs.
Wisconsin: Milwaukee Tool Adding 600 Jobs In Brookfield
The manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools is undertaking a 200,000-square-foot expansion, including a new four-story office building.
Business Report-New Jersey: Jet.com Expands HQ in Hoboken
The e-commerce enterprise will double the size of its corporate offices at the Waterfront Corporate Center III, and Allied Specialty Foods decides to stay put in New Jersey.
Business Report: Nebraska – Community Development Block Grant Funds Expansion in York
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awards $267,955 to help upgrade York Cold Storage’s facility.
Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation
The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corp. will adopt best practices and focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service.
Texas: Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative Aims To Meet 21st Century Job Needs
Regional workforce and educational conclaves will make recommendations to ensure the Lone Star State is ready for new and expanding businesses.
Savannah Notches Record Cargo Volume
Georgia’s largest port moved nearly 4 million containers in 2015, an increase of 11.7 percent over the previous year.
Axiall, Lotte Invest $3 Billion in Louisiana Chemical Plants
A joint venture will build a new $1.9-billion ethane cracker and a $1.1-billion glycol plant on a Lake Charles site in Calcasieu Parish.
IEDA Funding, Tax Breaks Spur Job Creation in Iowa
Financial assistance and incentives are approved for four companies that will invest $254 million and create 241 new jobs.
Florida: A Million Miles For A Million Jobs In The Sunshine State
On a statewide bus tour, Gov. Rick Scott hails Florida’s success creating new jobs, calling for $1 billion in tax cuts and the creation of a $250-million Florida Enterprise Fund.
Business Report – North Carolina: Growing Innovation Throughout The Tarheel State
North Carolina doubles down on growth plans for technology and innovation, with new funding and a new university-led program, InnovateNC.
Business Report – California: Largest Solar Facility On Earth Goes Operational
BHE Renewables’ 579-megawatt solar project in Antelope Valley, CA is now fully connected to the California ISO grid.
Business Report: Tennessee – DENSO Manufacturing Expanding in Maryville, TN
Automotive components and systems producer DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Blount County’s largest employer, is investing $400 million in an expansion creating 500 new 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.
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