Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local & metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life & community development.
Economic Development
Port Of Savannah To Add 1.6M TEUs Of Capacity
By 2023, Savannah will add 230 acres of container space, increasing capacity at one of the nation's busiest ports.
Joint Venture To Bring Medical Glove Production, 2,500 Jobs To Virginia
Blue Star Manufacturing and American Glove Innovations will invest over $700 million to expand PPE production in Wythe County, VA.
Marki Microwave Triples Footprint With 60,000 SF Headquarters
Fueled by record sales growth and a strong 2022 outlook, the expansion coincides with Marki Microwave's 30th anniversary.
Finance & Insurance: Fintech’s Future Is Now
Biometrics, artificial intelligence and blockchain are being embraced by the financial services and insurance sectors, fueling a wave of fintech startups.
IMC Companies To Expand Tennessee Headquarters Operations
IMC Companies will create more than 150 jobs at its new 75,000-square-foot headquarters operations in Collierville, TN.
Nymbus Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Jacksonville
Fintech company Nymbus's new downtown Jacksonville, FL headquarters will connect it with surrounding partners.
New Program Aims To Strengthen Kansas’ Manufacturing Supply Chain
CONNEX™ Kansas allows manufacturers to connect with each other, find suppliers, explore production capabilities and manage their supply chain.
Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
Job Development Grants Drive Investment In North Carolina
Incentives provided by North Carolina Economic Investment Committee lead to upwards of $150 million in investment in manufacturing, software industries.
Sartorius To Expand Business Operations With Michigan Plant
Sartorius' planned 130,000-square-foot plant in Ann Arbor, MI, will create 160 jobs by 2023.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC
Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.
Smoker Craft Invests $12 Million In New Indiana Facility
The expansion will help Smoker Craft meet increased consumer demand, and create up to 100 new jobs in New Paris, IN.
Miller Metal Fabrication To Grow Operations In Delaware
Miller Metal's $7 million investment in new Sussex County, DE facility will increase manufacturing capacity, bring employment opportunities.
Terran Orbital To Build Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility In Florida
Terran Orbital will invest $300 million to build the world’s largest, state-of-the-art, commercial spacecraft facility on Florida's Space Coast.
Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center In North Dakota
Amazon's new 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center will create more than 1,000 jobs in Fargo, North Dakota.
Resonance Brings Garment Manufacturing Back To NYC
Resonance's new 300-square-foot production facility in NYC is the first of several planned by the company in the coming months.
Knauf Insulation Expands In Central Texas
The global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation will build a 600,000-square-foot production facility in McGregor, TX.
CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana
Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years.
Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma
Carvana will invest $40 million in the new Oklahoma City Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC); upwards of 350 jobs will be created.
CS Global Group Picks West Virginia For First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Incorporated as ADO Industries in West Virginia, CS Global Group will invest $10 million and create 47 new jobs at the Moundsville facility.
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.