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Fortinet To Invest $30M In Downtown Alberta

Fortinet, a U.S.-based global cybersecurity leader, plans to invest $30 million in the Alberta, Canada, technology sector.

Nevada: To The Next Level

Innovations are on the rise in the Silver State with clean energy and tech-focused accelerators in motion.

Two Manufacturing Projects To Invest Nearly $35M In Michigan

With help from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Paslin Company and Quantum Fuel Systems will create a total of 187 jobs in Macomb and Oakland counties.

Unilever, Americold Invest More Than $207M To Grow In Missouri

Unilever will invest over $80M to expand its Jefferson City facility for production of Liquid I.V. Americold will invest $127M to establish its first facility in Kansas City.

Blink Charging To Relocate Headquarters To Maryland

Blink Charging Co., a provider of EV charging equipment, will soon relocate its global headquarters to Prince George’s County, Maryland.

New England Continues To See Economic Improvement

As part of its rebounding economy, the New England region has seen its unemployment rate reach its lowest point since 2000.

Scythe Robotics Launches Expanded Colorado Production Facility

In response to demand for its all electric, fully autonomous commercial mower, Scythe Robotics doubled the size of its HQ and manufacturing line in Boulder County, CO.

SCHOTT Pharma To Invest $371M In North Carolina

The new prefillable syringe manufacturing facility will create more than 400 jobs in Wilson, North Carolina.

Pentagon Technologies To Invest $50M In Mesa, AZ Facility

Pentagon Technologies, a company in the semiconductor industry, will invest $50 million to establish a new facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.

[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.

BF Editors’ Blog: 4 Ways To Celebrate Renewable Energy Day

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National Renewable Energy Day is March 21. Business Facilities looks at ways site selectors can help continue that its worldwide momentum.

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Surveys & Research

BF Editors’ Blog: On Location, Best Picture Nominees

The film and television industry has significant economic impact. With the upcoming 94th Academy Awards, here's a look at the filming locations for the Best Picture nominees.
Green Building

New York, Illinois, Massachusetts Lead 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building

For the first time ever, New York has earned the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
AI in site selection

BF Editors’ Blog: How Do You Leverage AI In Site Selection?

Breaking down the pros and cons of AI in site selection and economic development industries, according to an IEDC report .
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Global Trade: 5 Emerging Dynamics Will Shape The Next Decade

The world trade map is being redrawn as global growth slows and regional links deepen, according to a new BCG report.
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National Movers Study: Where Did Americans Move In 2023?

Lower costs are drawing Americans to the Southeast and less expensive metros, finds United Van Lines’ 47th Annual National Movers Study.
AI Apocalypse

Which States Would Fare Best In An AI Apocalypse?

Confuse The Machine used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to determine which U.S. states are best equipped to withstand a hypothetical AI tech uprising. The findings might surprise you.

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[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.

[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Fairfield County, SC: Shaping The Future, Starting Now

This rural county situated between Columbia and Charlotte offers ideal sites and settings for manufacturers and their families alike. The growth surge has begun.

How Investing In Sites And Infrastructure In Ohio Will Help Your Business Thrive

Ohio is full of beautiful land with a wide range of sites and buildings that are ready for job creation and economic growth.

Hartford, Connecticut – A Cost Competitive Location For Technology Companies

The MetroHartford Alliance engaged leading national accounting and consulting firm CohnReznick to compare the tax and lease costs in Hartford, CT vs. other U.S. insurance and financial services markets.

SCHOTT Pharma To Invest $371M In North Carolina

The new prefillable syringe manufacturing facility will create more than 400 jobs in Wilson, North Carolina.

Two Manufacturing Projects To Invest Nearly $35M In Michigan

With help from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Paslin Company and Quantum Fuel Systems will create a total of 187 jobs in Macomb and Oakland counties.

Scythe Robotics Launches Expanded Colorado Production Facility

In response to demand for its all electric, fully autonomous commercial mower, Scythe Robotics doubled the size of its HQ and manufacturing line in Boulder County, CO.

Pentagon Technologies To Invest $50M In Mesa, AZ Facility

Pentagon Technologies, a company in the semiconductor industry, will invest $50 million to establish a new facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Schneider Electric To Invest $85M In Middle Tennessee Expansion

The manufacturer of energy management and automation equipment will create more than 450 new jobs in Mt. Juliet and Smyrna, Tennessee.