New York’s Growing Empire of High Technology
Juicy apples aren’t the only bumper crop in Upstate NY these days—a bold new future is ripening. Take our tour and sample the produce.
Texas: Leading Edge of the Economic Recovery
A strong energy industry and a diverse economy keep the Lone Star State at the top of the growth charts in jobs and new expansions.
A Global Tech Leader Rises in Upstate New York
GlobalFoundries’ Fab 8 in Malta will be the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility in the world, producing microchips with components as small as 22 nanometers.
From Nano to Mega
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Biotech: Growing New Jobs in the Labs
Bioscience and pharma labs are not just incubators for new drugs and technology—they are building blocks for job growth.
Evaluating Workforce Training Incentives
A skilled workforce is a prerequisite for many of today’s projects. Here’s a handy guide that will help you sort out the bevy of training programs that now are being offered.
Ohio Corporate Moves
SunCoke Creates Jobs and Energy in Middletown
SunCoke Energy, a subsidiary of Sunoco, Inc., is building a $360 million coke plant in Middletown, located adjacent...
Logical Solutions for the Logistics Industry
As the economy slowly rebounds, businesses will need to restructure their distribution networks to maximize efficiency and minimize miles to capitalize on the recovery when it occurs.
60 Seconds with E. Mitchell Roob, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Indiana Economic Development...
Many states are considering replacing state economic development agencies with public-private partnerships. We asked IEDC’s chief executive to tell us how these partnerships work. BF:...
The Rise of the Aerotropolis
The Race to Plan the “Ultimate City” Starts at the Airport
Inside LiveXchange
Business Facilities LiveXchange is an invitation-only event for corporate executives responsible for choosing a new location for their companies’ next facility. Delegates meet with senior economic developers from across North America; attend seminars, workshops, and think tanks led by experts in the field of relocation and expansion; and network with other corporate executives faced with the same corporate growth challenges. This month, we preview some of the high-profile speakers who will be making presentations at our 2010 LiveXchange keynote address, seminars and workshops.
New Jersey Corporate Moves
A new form of entertainment is coming to Jersey City later this year when Pole Position Raceway opens its doors just a mile away...
The Carolinas Corporate Moves
Caterpillar Grows in Lee County, NC
Caterpillar Inc. will enlarge its Sanford plant in Lee County, NC and create 325 jobs over the next four...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Metro Spotlight
Indiana Corporate Moves
Cummins to Expand Seymour Engine Plant
Executives from Cummins Inc. joined recently with Lt. Governor Becky Skillman to announce the company will expand its High-Horsepower...
Utah: Moving to the Head of the Class
Gov. Gary Herbert is busy cultivating an economic “garden” in the Beehive State, planting a culture of enhanced entrepreneurship in fertile soil for business expansions yielding a bountiful crop of homegrown jobs.
Rising Giants
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
2010 RANKINGS: Tucson, AZ is Top Alt Energy Metro
Business Facilities has announced the following rankings for the Tucson Region in its 2010 Rankings Report: #1 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY LEADERS: This category ranks the...
Texas: Star of the Sun Belt
Rebounding strong from the national downturn, Texas stands out as a place of economic opportunity with many of its cities emerging as growth leaders in the Sun Belt.
Alternative Energy Powers the New Economy
Locations across the country have made renewable energy central to their economic recovery strategies. The race is on to claim a leadership position in solar, wind, geothermal and biofuel generation and manufacturing.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.