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.
Plant Agricultural Systems Growing In West Texas
An agriculture data and technology company, PLANT-AS will invest $510 million in Amarillo and more than $670 million in Lubbock. Plus, news from Fort Worth and Flower Mound.
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.
Healthcare Related Projects Bring $24M In Investment To Delaware
In Newport, Agilent Technologies will invest $22M in a new biopharma manufacturing facility. While in Wilmington, BlindSight Delaware Enterprises plans a $2.3M medical scheduling center that will create 227 jobs.
Washington Delivers Technology
Having access to a robust transportation system has made Washington a dependable state for businesses that need an end-to-end supply chain.
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.
Ace Hardware Selects Missouri For New Distribution Center
Job growth and economic development in Kansas City, Missouri will be enhanced by the Ace Hardware investment.
Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage
Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.
Global Container Shipping Company To Expand In Virginia
Virginia welcomes Israeli international cargo shipping company ZIM, which plans to invest $30 million into the state.
Nebraska Building Connections
Taking advantage of the location and highly skilled workforce, major transportation companies have settled in Nebraska.
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.
USNC Selects Alabama for Advanced Microreactor Assembly Plant
The new advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama will create 250 direct professional, technical, and skilled manufacturing jobs.
Expleo To Locate Its First North American R&D Facility In Michigan
The Paris-based company offers technology and engineering services to the automotive industry to further mobility and electrification advancements.
Technology Thrives In New Hampshire
New Hampshire uses technology to help advance the industries expanding and settling into the Granite State .
Pratt & Whitney Georgia Expansion Takes Off
Georgia welcomes the expansion of the aerospace industry with the $206 million investment from Pratt & Whitney.
Delaware Levels Up Workforce
With a highly skilled workforce, Delaware attracts diverse industries ranging from life sciences to manufacturing.
Walmart Opens Fulfillment Center Near Indianapolis
Walmart associates celebrated the grand opening of a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, located in McCordsville, Indiana. This next-generation...
Commercial Real Estate: The Lay Of The Land
Locations are emphasizing available commercial real estate to attract companies, and business owners are finding sites with amenities that fit the bill.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries Keynote: Rethinking Global Supply Chains
Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute will discuss the current state of global manufacturing, nearshoring and reshoring possibilities, and the rebuilding and resurrection of domestic supply chains.
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.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.