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Economic Development
Update: U.S. Space Command HQ To Stay In Colorado
President Joe Biden has designated Colorado as the permanent location of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.
Niagara Bottling To Invest $48M In Texas
With an expansion of its warehouse facility in Temple, Texas, beverage supplier Niagara Bottling will create 14 jobs.
Robotics Factory Finds New Home In Pittsburgh’s “Robotics Row”
Robotics Factory location at the Tech Forge building in Pittsburgh will help companies expedite commercialization of their products. Plus, Schless Bottles will create nearly 100 manufacturing jobs with its relocation to Allentown.
Siltech Investing $76M In Ontario Expansion
Siltech's new 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fort Erie — the company’s third facility in Ontario — will create 51 jobs.
Tesla Picks New York For EV Parts Distribution Facility
Located in Orange County, NY, Telsa will use the 927,00-square-foot building as a regional distribution facility for electric vehicle parts.
Arkansas: Growing The Great Outdoors
An Irish firm expands in Sherwood, Arkansas, and outdoor recreation is a focus in The Natural State.
19th Annual Metro Rankings Report: Manufacturing Hubs, Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders
Locations in the Midwest and across the South dominate these metro rankings categories focused on making and moving goods.
Texas Economy Shines Brighter After 88th Session
In an exclusive to Business Facilities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott shares economic development, higher education, workforce training, infrastructure, and innovation programs passed during the 88th legislative session.
Texas, Virginia, Louisiana Top 19th Annual State Rankings
Business Facilities 2023 State Rankings reveal Business Climate, Workforce Training, Tech Talent leaders. Plus, the electric vehicle industry drives new growth.
Nebraska Building Connections
Taking advantage of the location and highly skilled workforce, major transportation companies have settled in Nebraska.
Why Relocate Or Expand Your Business To Louisiana? A Q&A With Don Pierson
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson shares how this southeastern state has its eye on the future toward an energy evolution and support for innovative industries.
Global Biotech Company Chooses New Jersey For $50M Investment
Enzene Biosciences will create 300 jobs with its new 55,000-square-foot bio manufacturing plant on the Princeton West Innovation Campus.
Listen Now: Where Is Your Best Workforce?
Finding the best workforce is one of the tougher items on today’s site selection checklist. This LiveXchange podcast features first-hand experience from corporate executives.
Electric Vehicles: Charging Up The Automotive Industry
Electric vehicles and other factors are transforming the auto market. Locations are touting supply chain, ready workforce, and more.
Florida Awards Over $6M To Military Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis is investing in Florida military communities via the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program, the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program.
$50M Clean Energy Manufacturing Facility Planned In West Virginia
Clean-Seas' West Virginia facility, its first in the U.S., will convert plastic feedstock into precursors for recycled content plastics and clean fuels.
Snake River EDA Values Partnerships
Snake River Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Kristen Nieskens discusses ways this regional group is building businesses in western Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Rowan County, NC Earns ACT Work Ready Community Certification
As an ACT® WRC, Rowan County has demonstrated commitment to equipping workforce with skills required by employers. Plus, Bosch grows in Lincoln County.
Listen Now: Show Me The Money (Supply)
Noted economist Dr. Anirban Basu delivered the opening keynote at Business Facilities LiveXchange in Myrtle Beach,
SC this Spring.
Manufacturing Moves To Automation
With advances in technology the manufacturing industry has been able to grow exponentially.