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AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona
The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio
The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina
The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.
Spartan Motors Creating 308 Jobs In South Carolina
The specialty vehicle manufacturer will invest $1.15 million to launch operations in Charleston County, SC.
Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan
Michigan is investing in a connected, smart manufacturing future, heralding a new age of automotive design and autonomous vehicles
LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility
The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023.
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Podcast: A Conversation With Stephen Moret
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AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona
The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio
The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina
The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.
LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility
The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023.
Global Track Manufacturing To Create 250 Jobs In Tennessee
The company has established its first U.S. operations in the former Tower Automotive facility in Milan, TN, and expects to start production next summer.
SmileDirectClub Investing $36M In Texas Dental Manufacturing Lab
The new high-tech dental manufacturing lab in Kyle, TX will create 850 new jobs, with help from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
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Business, industrial and technology parks increasingly are providing all of the amenities needed to attract and keep a skilled workforce, a top priority for 21st-century growth sectors.
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With a world-class logistics network and a highly skilled workforce setting new standards for success in advanced manufacturing, Mississippi is aiming for the top.
Call For Entries: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
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Call For Entries: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
The deadline to submit your project for consideration for Business Facilities' 2019 Economic Development Deal of the Year is November 8, 2019.
July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)
The July / August 2019 Issue features our 15th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, a look at shovel-ready sites.
Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential
Atlanta, San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King
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The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks.
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AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona
The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio
The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina
The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.
Spartan Motors Creating 308 Jobs In South Carolina
The specialty vehicle manufacturer will invest $1.15 million to launch operations in Charleston County, SC.
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A comprehensive list of Alaska financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
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A comprehensive list of Arizona financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
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Surveys & Research
U.S. Policy Shifts Create Global Economic Disruption, Growth Opportunities
A new Frost & Sullivan analysis prepares decision-makers for scenarios that could unfold in light of major recent U.S. trade policy upheavals, the upcoming presidential election, and changing world dynamics.
New Report Ranks Cities By Ease Of Doing Business
The inaugural Doing Business North America report measures business regulations across 115 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Workplace Satisfaction: What Do Workers Want?
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Can Generation Z Rescue Manufacturing?
2019 L2L Manufacturing Index reveals Generation Z's interest in manufacturing, but the industry needs to fight for their attention and participation.
Top 10 Issues Affecting Real Estate In 2019-2020
U.S. infrastructure is the leading concern among the issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate, according to The Counselors of Real Estate.
Most U.S. Professionals Would Opt To Leave Cities
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AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona
The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio
The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina
The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.
Spartan Motors Creating 308 Jobs In South Carolina
The specialty vehicle manufacturer will invest $1.15 million to launch operations in Charleston County, SC.
Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan
Michigan is investing in a connected, smart manufacturing future, heralding a new age of automotive design and autonomous vehicles