Pennsylvania (PA)

Food Processing

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Competitive Landscape In Food Processing

Consumers have an increased interest in meal kits and prepared meals, according to a 2023 Global Location Strategies report.

Mack Trucks To Be Made In Mexico

Expected to open in 2026, the plant will support the growth of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets through existing operations there.
solar eclipse

BF Editors’ Blog: 2024 Solar Eclipse Economic Impact & Where To Watch

From the economic impact to opportunities to travel with family and friends to maximize the experience, anticipation is going strong across North America.
Pennsylvania Economic Development, Governor Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Renews Economic Development Strategy

Governor Josh Shapiro outlines how the Keystone State’s first economic development strategy in more than two decades will spur growth and interest.
DOE

DOE Announces $6B For 33 Projects To Explore Cutting Industrial Emissions

Part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program, managed by DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), funding will drive toward technologies to decarbonize energy-intensive industries in the U.S.
Pennsylvania economic development

Pennsylvania Launches New Economic Development Strategy; Focuses On Robotics, Tech

Pennsylvania’s new 10-year economic development strategy will focus on growing its agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and technology sectors.
Johnson Controls

DOE Grant Will Help Johnson Controls Boost U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing

Facilities in San Antonio, TX; Wichita, KS; and Waynesboro, PA will expand to scale production, creating approximately 1,000 new U.S. jobs.
Westinghouse Pennsylvania

Westinghouse To Develop Clean Energy Technology In Pennsylvania

Westinghouse will invest at least $18 million to further develop its innovative eVinci™ transportable nuclear battery technology in Allegheny County, PA.
Halloween site selection

Looking For A Halloween Hotspot? Check Out Springfield, MA

Just in time for Halloween, Upgraded Points' "Top U.S. Cities to Be a Ghost" report ranks the top spookiest cities in the U.S. 
Pratt Industries Pennsylvania

Pratt Industries To Invest $500M In Pennsylvania

Over the next 10 years, corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries will create hundreds of jobs across the Commonwealth as it invests in recycling, remanufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.
Solar Projects, Pennsylvania

Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects

Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Pittsburgh

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.
Spyrosoft Pittsburgh

Spyrosoft Picks Pittsburgh For U.S. Headquarters

The Poland-based software development firm chose Pittsburgh to be near local robotics companies and have access to the Pittsburgh Robotics Network.
EAM-Mosca

EAM-Mosca Corp. Announces $20.6M Expansion In Pennsylvania

The multimillion-dollar investment from EAM-Mosca Corp. includes a facility that will serve as the company’s Headquarters for the Americas.

Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Texas Are #1 In Key Industries

Business Facilities Annual State Rankings highlight high-growth sectors, including Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Film & Television.
Pennsylvania

Manufacturer Expansions Bring Millions To Pennsylvania

EMD Electronics, Spark Therapeutics, and Vitro have expanded in Pennsylvania bringing in millions and expanding the manufacturing sector.
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Partners With onsemi

With a partnership with Penn State, onsemi will being an $8 million investment to Pennsylvania to build a Silicon Carbide Crystal Center.
Re:Build Pennsylvania

Re:Build Manufacturing Project To Create $81M Investment In Western Pennsylvania

Re:Build's cutting-edge manufacturing center will bring 300 jobs to Westmoreland County. And in Williamsport, Prysmian Group North America will invest $22.5M in its manufacturing expansion.
ABB U.S. Investment

ABB Investing $170M In Seven States Across The U.S.

From New Mexico to South Carolina, ABB investments support a more secure supply chain and strengthen local manufacturing.
life sciences industry

Funding, Innovation Drive Life Sciences Success

Rapid growth and expanding boundaries propel location searches for companies in the life sciences industry at the forefront.
tax credits

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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Topeka, Kansas

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.