2016 State Rankings: FL Tops In Business Climate, NV Shines In Growth Potential
Florida is Business Facilities' top-ranked state for Best Business Climate and Nevada was named no. 1 in Economic Growth Potential in the magazine's 12th Annual Rankings Report, released today.
Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings
BF’s 12TH ANNUAL RANKINGS report is our most comprehensive analysis to date of the locations that are leading the pack in the most important benchmarks for sustainable growth in the 21st century. Part One: State Rankings.
Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Rankings Report: Metro, Global Rankings
BF’s 12TH ANNUAL RANKINGS report is our most comprehensive analysis to date of the locations that are leading the pack in the most important benchmarks for sustainable growth in the 21st century. Part Two: Metro Rankings.
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.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Craig Spohn, Cyber Innovation Center
An interview with Craig Spohn, Executive Director/President of the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, LA, plus a look at the ramifications of the Paris climate accord.
Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Despite an uneven track record in annual revenues vs. costs, the logistics industry keeps on trucking, railing, sailing and flying to get your goods where they need to go.
Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma
Oklahoma proactively is meeting critical development priorities, including a STEM-oriented workforce, sustainable water resources, green energy, 21st-century infrastructure—and a great place to live.
May / June 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 3)
States that are leaders in creating a skilled workforce are the focus of Business Facilities' May / June 2016 issue. Plus, a look at research parks, and the logistics industry.
Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce
States, regions, businesses and higher ed resources are joining forces in an aggressive and innovative effort to fill the skilled labor shortage in the United States.
State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected
You’ll find the best of both worlds in Arkansas: a folksy place where people still say hello to strangers on the street, while cutting-edge technology is embraced on local plant floors.
Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation
The retail industry has an impact on more than just the clothes in our closets and our daily coffee fix.
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.
State Focus: New Mexico – Welcoming the World
Exports are surging, making New Mexico a magnet for manufacturers with world-class ambitions.
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.
SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… with Dennis Davin, Secretary, PA DCED
Pennsylvania's Davin provides a rundown of the state's economic development initiatives, plus a look at NYC's new World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State
A $2.8-million investment from Innovate NY—matched by $21.5 million in private equity—is spurring the development of a biotech cluster in New York City.
Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
After losing altitude for the past five years as defense cuts eliminated 185,000 jobs, the U.S. aerospace industry is growing in 2016.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.