BUSINESS REPORT: Washington – Aerospace Giant Aims Higher
To ensure future success of its flourishing aerospace industry, Washington is focusing on new investments in training and a new statewide coalition aimed at competitiveness. From the January/February 2012 issue.
FEATURE STORY: 2011 STATE OF THE YEAR – Utah
Befitting a state that is home to majestic snow-capped Rockies, Utah continues to scale new heights with an aggressive economic development strategy that has made the Beehive State a leader in a bevy of high-growth sectors. From the January/February 2012 issue.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: Ships, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The past four years have hit hard. And while the logistics industry is no exception, some sectors are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. From the January/February 2012 issue.
COVER STORY: 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Kentucky has a century-long tradition of building cars, going back to the Model T. A new long-term partnership with Ford will bring a bonanza of jobs to the Louisville region as the Bluegrass State sets its sights on becoming the top U.S. automotive manufacturing center.
BUSINESS REPORT: Sunshine State Shines Light on Innovation
Florida launched a number of major projects in 2011 that are helping to provide momentum for its innovative industry clusters and create higher-paying jobs. From the January/February 2012 issue.
BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario’s Thriving Green Economy
Forward-thinking renewable energy programs and incentives are catalysts for growth in an area sitting next to one of the largest clean-energy markets in the world. From the January/February 2012 issue.
BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Aims To Move To The Head Of The Creative Class
With a new governor, the Magnolia State is moving to revitalize Mississippi’s business outlook in 2012 by focusing on emerging industries, including clean energy and the creative economy. From the January/February 2012 issue.
BUSINESS REPORT: Louisiana Keeps Moving Up Way Down South
Louisiana remains a solid front runner for job growth and business development with best-in-the-nation workforce training and technology incentives that are cultivating a high-quality workforce. From the January/February 2012 issue.
FEATURE STORY: Aerotropolis – Landing In The Heart Of 21st Century Urban Planning
The future of economic development is taking shape at major international air hubs that have become the anchor of an organically expanding growth strategy: the Aerotropolis. From the January/February 2012 issue.
FEATURE STORY: Powering New Markets – Converting Green Energy To Currency
Sky-high expectations that renewable energy would be the growth driver of a new economy are giving way to market-driven realities. From the January/February 2012 issue.
2011 STATE RANKINGS REPORT
Business Facilities deploys its growth detector and tells you which states are leading the battle for economic development supremacy.
2011 METRO RANKINGS REPORT
Find out which metro regions, cities have embraced a new growth paradigm requiring them to be smarter, faster and make the best use of their resources.
2011 GLOBAL RANKINGS REPORT
Our annual look at the international standings reveals an established order giving way to a strong challenge from emerging economic giants.
2011 RANKINGS: TX Metros Lead Jobs Surge
Texas cities proliferate as Job Growth Leaders in Business Facilities' 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: Wichita Rules the Sky
Wichita, KS repeats as the top aerospace manufacturing hub in Business Facilities 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: North Dakota is Jobs Leader
With a red-hot oil boom, North Dakota heads the Employment Leaders category in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: TN Repeats As Automotive Champ
The Volunteer State again tops the chart in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: OR, IA, AZ Alt Energy Leaders
Oregon, a wind and solar powerhouse, is the top-ranked Alternative Energy Industry leader in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: UT, TX Have Best Business Climate
Utah takes the Best Business Climate crown in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report, edging out perennial leader Texas.
2011 RANKINGS: VA, LA Tops In Growth Potential
Virginia and Louisiana are the top-ranked states for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 2011 Rankings Report.