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Bears Ears
A monumental fight over federal land is heating up in the state with the second-largest percentage of it.
Vacuum Power
China is poised to fill the void left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Crystal Ball 2017
Don't get tricked by fake news: BF's got the real deal on next year's headlines.
Selecting Success
We hope President Obama's last keynote at SelectUSA marked a beginning and not an end.
UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative
Seven additional Promise Zones—St. Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC—have been announced.
President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative
The five Promise Zones—San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma—are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years.
Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment
Coalition of businesses, non-profits, and trade associations unite to applaud the Obama administration's effort to preserve America's economic competitiveness, but call for additional action.
Archival Coverage: SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit
The first-ever Summit brought together 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries; economic development officials from 47 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories; cabinet officials; and some of the world's top CEOs to discuss the advantages of investing in America nd the importance of foreign direct investment as a source of job creation and economic growth.
Rebuilding Task Force Releases Rebuilding Strategy For Sandy-Affected Region
Strategy will ensure families, small businesses and communities are stronger, more economically competitive and better able to withstand future storms and serve as a model for communities across the country
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.