California Corporate Moves
Quallion Lithium Battery Plant Boosts Green Jobs
Quallion has announced plans to expand its lithium ion battery manufacturing facilities in Sylmar, CA, creating hundreds of...
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
In the current economic environment, many projects are getting put on the back burner. Key players should be prepared to leverage this situation to their advantage.
60 Seconds with Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and President of U.S. Green Building Council
BF: Which U.S. areas would you identify as "LEED"ers in sustainable building? RF: Each region is different and has its own unique environmental priorities and needs....
Prepare To Surface
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Building Block for Growth
Many of the leading biotech players are "doubling down" on their investments in hard times, betting that the growth industries of the future are poised to emerge from their laboratories.
Bavaria: Idyllic, Iconic Germany
Luster, muster and clusters—the State of Bavaria has it all. A magical capital, an indefatigable work ethic and a sound economic development model ensure this German giant's overwhelming success.
Peaks and Valleys of Retail Stability
Business as usual: when one retailer fails another succeeds. In the current economy, sink or swim has become sink or float. And while not all looks bleak, regardless of marketing, product quality, and cost, less competition is one way retailers can keep from drowning.
Southern Idaho
Metro Spotlight
Jersey City, NJ
Metro Spotlight
Trade Surplus in the Sunshine State
Florida’s total merchandise trade exceeded $130 billion in 2008, a 13.7% increase over the previous year.
The Carolinas Are Ready for Your Business
If you are looking for skilled labor, shovel-ready sites, and robust ports, these two southeastern powerhouses have it all.
Ohio Corporate Moves
Better Built Snares Two Projects from Army Corp
Better Built Construction, based in Middletown, OH, has garnered two major defense contracts in the past four...
Mississippi Corporate Moves
Advanced Manufacturing Flocks to Mississippi
Mississippi is becoming a magnet for companies specializing in advanced manufacturing techniques that also are seeking centralized logistics operations. With...
Considerations for Back-Office Consolidation
Combining back-office or service center operations may be an attractive way to reduce costs, but a number of key factors must be weighed before picking a location.
60 Seconds with Alex Brigham, Executive Director, Ethisphere Institute
BF: What factors or qualities are considered paramount for the Ethisphere Institute to designate a company as ethical? AB: More than 70 criteria make up...
Viral Growth
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Building A Greener Economy
In the midst of a deep recession, sustainable development, green building, smart growth and alternative energy move to the top of the priorities list.
Economic Lessons In Hessen
My recent jaunt through central Germany featured high-profile interviews with economic ministers, financial experts, and corporate executives...and some local apfelwein.
The Real State of Commercial Real Estate
In our fifth annual top executive interview, Ross Moore, executive vice president at Colliers International, answers some tough questions about one of the nation's hardest-hit markets: commercial real estate.
A New York State of Mind
The Empire State still has "the economy that never sleeps", a powerful global hub of commerce, finance, culture and entertainment.
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: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.