Aviation industry locations

Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights

From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
Sila Moses Lake

Sila Begins Building Washington State Titan Silicon Anode Plant 

Plant upgrades at Sila Moses Lake, investment in the local workforce will support 2025 production of Sila’s next-generation anode to auto customers.
arts and culture

BF Editors’ Blog: Arts & Culture Energize Economies

The economic impact of the arts across the U.S. alone is in the billions, and it continues to grow with business leaders and their workforce giving ever more weight to this quality of life factor.

Alabama To Build $30M EV, Emerging Tech Training Center

A workforce training center for electric vehicles and emerging technologies will be built on the Alabama Robotics Technology Park campus.
Amkor Arizona

Amkor Will Create 2,000 New Jobs In Arizona

In Peoria, AZ, Amkor will invest $2 billion to build what will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in the U.S.
EquipmentShare

EquipmentShare Creates 151 New Jobs In Moberly, Missouri

EquipmentShare held a grand opening for its industrial and upfitting center and is investing more than $46 million in Moberly, Missouri.
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.
Military & Defense Locations

Military & Defense Locations: A New Type Of Mission

Economic development leaders share insights on what makes the military and defense industries a boon for communities nationwide.
2024 Site Seekers' Guide

November / December 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 6)

Business Facilities' November / December 2023 issue — the 2024 Site Seekers’ Guide — provides comprehensive information and resources for your relocation and expansion project decisions.

Heddle Shipyards Invests More Than $107M In Hamilton, Ontario

Heddle Shipyards, the largest ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes, will invest more than $107 million in Ontario, Canada.
Drexel Rail Site

Historic Drexel Rail Site Readies For Its Next Chapter

When the Drexel Furniture factory left town in the late ’90s, it took crucial jobs and community support with it. Discover how the public power Town of Drexel is writing this 100-acre rail site’s next chapter.
electric aircraft

In California, Innovation Economy Firms Receive $150M In Grants, Tax Credits

Recipients of the state's CalCompetes funding include companies developing and manufacturing electric aircraft, semiconductors, AI, and more.

Kentucky Grand Openings Show Continued Economic Growth

Two companies that held grand openings for their facilities this month continue the trend of economic growth in Kentucky.
Naturals2Go

Naturals2Go Plans To Bring 125 Jobs to Savannah, Georgia

Vend Tech International plans to relocate its headquarters and other assets to Savannah, Georgia. The company manufactures Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micromarkets, and gourmet coffee...
Forge Battery North Carolina

Forge Nano To Invest $165M In North Carolina

Forge Nano will launch a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing company, Forge Battery, that will create hundreds of jobs in Wake County, NC.

Sage Automotive Interiors Invests $10.45M In S.C. Plant

Sage Automotive Interiors is investing $10.45 million to expand one of its South Carolina locations, creating 95 jobs in the process.
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore, IONIQ 5 robotaxi

Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi To Be Built In Singapore

The all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi, to be deployed in the U.S. starting next year, will be manufactured at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). 
Michigan

Michigan Business Expansions Bring $23.5M Capital Investment

The expansion of two Michigan businesses will result in a $23.5 million capital investment, according to MEDC.
Amazon Lubbock, TX

Amazon, Alberta Wind Farm Sign Power-Purchase Agreement

Tech giant Amazon has signed a power-purchase agreement to operate a wind farm in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada.
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, Tennessee

Manufacturing, Healthcare Projects Bring 225 Jobs To Tennessee

Stone Mountain Technologies and Summit Behavioral Healthcare will invest a total of $18.5 million in Sullivan and Williamson counties.
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: 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.