Jacksonville Port Authority Prepares For Future Of Transportation, Logistics

At the crossroads of the nation's rail and highway network along the Eastern seaboard, JAXPORT continues to help businesses thrive in the Jacksonville, FL region.

Customized Workforce Training: Bringing Skills To The Market

Workforce training programs are addressing evolving industries, labor force demands, and speed to market needs of business.

Manufacturing Moves To Automation

With advances in technology the manufacturing industry has been able to grow exponentially.

Alabama Ups Its Game

Home to some of the biggest names in the auto industry, Alabama has introduced “The Game Plan” to support economic development.

Michigan Life Sciences Sector: Robust Ecosystem Drives Success

A strong industry ecosystem supports Michigan companies in the fast-growing life sciences sector. 

In Illinois, Manufacturing Investments Grow Clean Energy

With Illinois' goal of achieving zero-emissions by 2045, clean energy manufacturers have an increasingly critical role in energy transition efforts.

Toyota To Assemble New Electric SUV In Kentucky Starting 2025

Toyota will invest $2.1 billion in a new plant in North Carolina to make batteries for the new SUV, battery production will also begin in 2025.

Ready Spaces In North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region

Communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region have shored up their inventories of ready-to-go industrial sites and buildings.

May / June 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 3)

Business Facilities' May / June 2023 issue looks at the supply chain's impact on site selection. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, FDI, and our 1st Annual EDO Awards.

March / April 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 2)

Business Facilities' March / April 2023 issue takes a look at the impact of sustainability on site decisions. Plus, life sciences, Opportunity Zones, and a report from Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

January / February 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 1)

Business Facilities' January / February 2023 issue features North Carolina, our 2022 State of the Year, along with winners of our Deal of the Year Awards. Plus, Top Utilities and more.

Jacksonville Port Authority Prepares For Future Of Transportation, Logistics

At the crossroads of the nation's rail and highway network along the Eastern seaboard, JAXPORT continues to help businesses thrive in the Jacksonville, FL region.

Michigan Life Sciences Sector: Robust Ecosystem Drives Success

A strong industry ecosystem supports Michigan companies in the fast-growing life sciences sector. 

Ready Spaces In North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region

Communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region have shored up their inventories of ready-to-go industrial sites and buildings.

Did You Miss This Webinar? Discover 3 Ways To Workforce Success

Whether you're relocating or expanding, view this free video webinar and learn innovative ways to stand out from the pack and sustain your best workforce.

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In this free video webinar, Emsi EVP Josh Wright crunches the latest labor market data and shares his outlook on sectors and regions poised for recovery, the impact of remote work, and more.

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View this free video webinar and learn which factors must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.

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Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.

Jacksonville Port Authority Prepares For Future Of Transportation, Logistics

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Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.
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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.

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Economic Outlook, GDP Growth Data From OECD

Headline inflation is projected to recede gradually through 2023 in most G20 countries, from 8.1% in 2022 to 5.9% in 2023 and 4.5% in 2024.
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Building Performance Standards Are Key To Reducing Carbon Emissions

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.
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AI In The Workplace: Aerospace, Manufacturing Lead The Way

New study finds artificial intelligence (AI) presents opportunities for employees to become more productive and strategic, but it also raises fears about job replacement.
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Hiring Challenges: The Future Of Skilled Labor

Business leaders that rely on skilled labor are facing unprecedented challenges in today’s job market.
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Navigating Flexible Work Policies: Four Key Tensions

Flexible work policies create friction for corporate real estate teams, who need to plan around erratic demands for space and occupancy that change daily.
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Is Your Company A Pacesetter?

During a time of business transformation, these seven key strategies differentiate top performing companies across industries.