Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State
Louisiana has created a Resilient Louisiana Commission (with 15 associated task forces) to chart a path toward safely reopening the economy and making the Pelican State more resilient for the long-term.
New England: More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
Taken individually each state in New England has a lot to offer, but taken as a region they are a force to be reckoned with.
Florida Tech Time
The Sunshine State is used to making things grow, this includes its tech industry, where Florida is sprouting thousands of new jobs.
Renewable Energy: Shifting The Balance Of Power
EIA’s Energy Outlook 2020 forecasts a rapid decline of coal and nuclear power in this decade, the continuing expansion of renewables and the growth of U.S. exports of oil and gas.
There’s Still Time To Invest In Qualified Opportunity Zones
The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic.
COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update
Economic development organizations and local businesses keep finding inspiring and innovative ways to join forces to meet the most urgent needs of this unprecedented crisis.
July / August 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 4)
The July / August 2020 Issue features our 16th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.
U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP
The United States is outdueling China in a tight competition for global economic hegemony in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown
Atlanta is the hottest growth leader among Tech Hubs and New Orleans tops the chart of Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Orlando No. 1 In Business Climate, Dallas Is Top Millennial Magnet
Orlando, FL has the Best Business Climate among large cities and Dallas tops the leaderboard of Millennial Magnets in BF's 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Kansas No. 1 In Wind Power Generation, Georgia Leads Film Production
Kansas is the top-ranked state for the percentage of electricity generated from Wind Power, Georgia is the frontrunner among Film Production Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report
Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.
Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown
Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports
Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP
Mike Grundmann, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, discusses workforce development, recruitment and training, and the impact of COVID-19.
North Carolina: Cabinetry Maker Investing $86M In New Headquarters
GoldenHome International is investing $86 million in a North American headquarters in Concord, NC, creating 257 jobs over five years.
Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed
Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.
Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire
Nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a red-hot center of innovation Is thriving in Claremont, NH.
Healthcare: High Desert Top Workforce
A regional medical hub, excellent education resources and a top-notch workforce converge where the high desert meets the tall mountains in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset
Companies are building digital training programs and creating ecosystems of “learning partners” to produce and deliver digital content to a broad base of employees.