STEM
Making Moves To Develop Tech Talent
Initiatives on the federal, state, and local levels need to align to boost a STEM-savvy workforce.
Intel To Invest $1.2B In Costa Rica
Over the next two years, U.S. chip manufacturer Intel is planning to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica, where it employs 3,300 workers.
In Arlington, VA, Amazon HQ2 Joins The Neighborhood
The world's largest retailer opened its Metropolitan Park site in May and is set to transform the city's National Landing community.
Toyota To Invest $47.7 Million At R&D Facility In Michigan
In York Township, MI, Toyota North America plans to add a battery testing facility for battery cell, module, and pack testing capability at its R&D headquarters campus.
Bradenton Area Thrives As Live-Work-Play Community On Florida’s West Coast
On Florida’s West Coast, the Bradenton Area offers incredible natural assets, excellent career opportunities, and vibrant town centers.
Launching To Success: Aerospace & Defense Locations
Locations are attracting aerospace & defense companies with highly educated workers, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain networks.
McAfee To Locate New Headquarters In Texas
The global leader in online protection will open up a new regional facility located at The Star in Frisco, TX.
Canada Leads With World-Class Workforce
Canada's top-notch education, support for tech knowledge, and business-friendly programs deliver for companies from around the globe.
Massachusetts: Investing In The Future
Across Massachusetts, new funding for higher education and STEM programs throughout grade levels will support the next generation workforce.
Israel, New Jersey Launch Future Tech Institute
Israel’s Ben Gurion University and NJIT are teaming up to create an Institute of Future Technologies based in the Garden State.
Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights
Gov. Jared Polis is keeping Colorado ahead of the curve on today’s biggest challenges, including providing recovery relief for small businesses and preparing to lead the clean-energy economy.
Skydweller Chooses Oklahoma City As Corporate HQ
The cutting-edge aerospace startup plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024.
WESCAM Breaks Ground On New Canadian HQ
The state-of-the-art, 330,000-square-foot headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario will house 1,200 highly-skilled workers.
Bioscience: A Cash Crop In Iowa
Iowa has always been an agricultural powerhouse, so it’s no surprise the Cornhusker State is a leader in bioscience with 1,266 firms in the sector, from startups to global leaders in R&D.
MetaCX Adding 75 New Jobs In Indiana
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startup will invest $1.4 million to scale up its operations in Indianapolis, creating up to 75 high-wage jobs by 2023.
STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class
The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jose Lozano, Choose New Jersey
Jose Lozano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choose New Jersey, Inc., discusses the state's workforce development plans, plus efforts to encourage its innovation ecosystem.
March / April 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 2)
The March / April 2019 Issue features a look at workforce training programs, manufacturing growth, biotechnology and STEM leaders. Plus, data centers and green development.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Eloisa Klementich, Invest Atlanta
Eloisa Klementich, CEO, Invest Atlanta, discusses the factors that are making the city a thriving high-tech hub.
Design Foundry Investing $3M In Furniture Manufacturing Plant
The furniture maker plans to create 202 new jobs in Catawba County, NC over five years.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.