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EV-Battery Factory To Invest $2B In Kankakee County, IL
Gotioan, a Chinese-based manufacturer, will invest $2 billion in Illinois, bringing 2,600 jobs to Kankakee County.
DEI Efforts Are Key Factor In Workers’ Job Decisions
New Eagle Hill research finds a company's DEI efforts are a key factor in over half of workers' job decisions, but only 29 percent of organizations are upping those actions.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Eyes $500M Expansion In California
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will invest $500 million to expand its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Omnis Fuel Restarts, Will Invest $800M In West Virginia Power Plant
In West Virginia, Omnis Fuel Technologies restarted and will expand its Pleasants Power Plant. Plus, a $50M food packaging facility is planned for Berkeley County.
North Carolina Is Fast Becoming An EV Hub
As the demand for and production of electric vehicles ramps up, discover how North Carolina is well positioned to be a driving force in the auto industry’s transformation.
DreamPak LLC Breaks Ground On Wisconsin Facility Expansion
DreamPak, a food & beverage company that supplies store-branded items, broke ground on a 50,000-square-foot addition to its Wisconsin site.
Expansion Projects Bring Over $200M In Investment To Georgia
In Georgia, corporate expansion projects will create more than 700 jobs and over $200 million in capital investment in Peach, Candler and Hall counties.
Google Breaks Ground On $600M Data Center In Mesa, AZ
Google will soon have its first physical presence in Arizona with the construction of a $600 million data center.
Washington Welcomes First-Of-Its-Kind Wasted Food To Renewable Energy Facility
Divert, Inc.'s Longview, WA facility will help Pacific Northwest businesses and local jurisdictions reduce wasted food and comply with waste regulations.
Soybean Processing Plant Expansion A $250M+ Investment For Illinois County
A 170,000-square-foot expansion of a soybean processing plant will create 40 new jobs in Gilman, Illinois, while retaining 200.
The Atlantic 10 Conference Will Relocate HQ To Washington, DC
The Atlantic 10 Conference will be the first and only Division I Conference to have its headquarters based in the nation’s capital.
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.
Organic Waste Processing Facility Will Bring More Than 150 Jobs To San Diego
An organic waste processing facility will help San Diego comply with a state requirement while bringing more than 100 jobs to the area.
1.9-Mile Transmission Line Moved To Support New York Mega-Site
The electric transmission line delivers 100% clean, renewable hydropower to the 1,250-acre Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Genesee County, New York.
Daesol Ausys To Invest $72 Million In Georgia’s Harris County
Daesol Ausys, a company with roots in Korea, will bring more than 140 new jobs to Harris County, Georgia, as part of a $72 million project.
Sustaining Economic Growth In The Face Of Industry Shifts
Amidst economic transformation through dwindling traditional industries and post-pandemic shifts, Wisconsin has made moves that are reaping rewards.
Amazon Web Services, Press Glass Plan Billions In Capital Investment For Virginia
Amazon Web Services plans an $11 billion investment in Virginia to establish two data center campuses in the Technology Overlay District.
PepsiCo Beverages North America Expands Distribution Capacity In Idaho
The new facility furthers the company's investment in the Greater Boise area, along with the distinction of being the first in the world to feature external signage of Pepsi’s new logo.
US Motor Works To Build $19M Kansas City Fulfillment Center
New US Motor Works facility, located in the Kansas City region, will help the company centralize distribution, expand capabilities and shorten delivery times.
The Last Word: Economic Freight And Evolution
Derek Cutler and Chris Steele of EBP US take a look at logistics through a new lens for site selection decisions.
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.