2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year Entries Being Accepted
The deadline for submissions for Business Facilities' 2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year is November 9, 2018.
Making A Splash In South Louisiana
The southern parishes of the Pelican State have got the secret sauce for success, matching a solid track record of growth with a unique quality of life.
Serta Simmons Bedding Opens Washington Manufacturing Plant
The new plant in Seattle, WA expands the company’s regional presence as part of $100 million manufacturing investment.
Daifuku Wynright To Invest $26M In Indiana Manufacturing Complex
The new Hobart, IN facility will consolidate two manufacturing operations into one location, creating up to 582 new jobs by the end of 2021.
Microsoft Creating 200 New Jobs In Ireland
The expansion of Microsoft's team at its Dublin campus will help drive innovation and accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning for customers globally.
Arizona: Billion Dollar Boom
The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries.
Overstock.com Picks Kansas City For New Distribution Center
The online retailer will create more than 100 jobs at its new 517,000-square-foot operation in Kansas City, KS.
GlaxoSmithKline Canada Investing $28M In Ontario
The investment will fund facility improvements, equipment purchases and enhanced manufacturing capabilities at the pharmaceutical company’s Mississauga facility.
Faber-Castell To Open Cosmetic Manufacturing Facility In Illinois
The German company will invest $9 million in a new state-of-the-art facility in Elgin, its first in North America.
Stonepeak Ceramics Investing $70M In Tennessee Expansion
The porcelain tile manufacturer expects to create 160 jobs at its Crossville, TN porcelain tile plant over the next five years.
Global Callcenter Solutions Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia
The call center consulting company will invest $4.9 million in a new customer service center in Columbus, GA.
TPAM Opens New $4M Ohio Facility
The Japanese company moved into an existing 62,000-square-foot facility in Toledo, OH, where it will create at least 30 new jobs.
Does TIF Need Retooling?
New research shows that tax increment financing (TIF) produces uneven results for economic development and needs reform.
Andersen Investing $105M In Arizona
The window and door maker will build a new manufacturing campus in Goodyear, AZ, creating 415 jobs over five years.
Nevada: Where Innovation Meets Logistics
Whether it’s testing unmanned aerial systems overhead or moving freight on the ground, Henderson, NV is ready to meet your 21st century business needs.
South Carolina Governor Presented With 2017 State Of The Year Award
The Palmetto State earned Business Facilities' annual award by doubling down on its solid manufacturing base while diversifying into new growth sectors.
Green Tech Solution Investing $75M In South Carolina
The new recycling plant will create approximately 200 jobs in Cherokee County, SC.
Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing Investing $72M In Georgia
The manufacturer of environmentally friendly brake pads will create 100 jobs with its Covington, GA facility expansion.
WebstaurantStore Creating 300 Jobs In Florida
The ecommerce restaurant supply company will invest $1 million to expand in Tampa, and plans to create more than 300 new jobs.
Corsair Distillery Investing $11M In Tennessee
The distillery expansion will create 52 new jobs in Davidson County, TN.
Publix To Build $300M Distribution Center In North Carolina
The supermarket company will create up to 1,000 new jobs at its new refrigerated distribution center in Greensboro, NC.
Continental Motors Investing $75 Million In Alabama Factory
The company's “Blue Marlin” project will transform its aircraft-engine manufacturing operations at the Mobile Aeroplex into an advanced manufacturing facility.
Premier BioSource Investing $7.5M In New Farming Operation
The California-based agbiosciences company will establish a new swine farm in Rensselaer, IN.
Virginia Lands Its Largest Capital Investment Project In Modern History
Micron Technology will invest approximately $3 billion and create 1,100 new jobs with its expansion in the City of Manassas, VA.
Inspire Brands Creating Over 1,100 Jobs With New Georgia HQ
Over the next six years, the multi-brand restaurant company will invest approximately $32 million in its new Sandy Springs, GA headquarters.
HealthLink Expands Warehouses In The Netherlands, Tennessee
The company will significantly increase its warehouse capacity in Waalwijk, the Netherlands and Memphis, TN.
Faurecia Interior Systems Investing $30M In Tennessee
The automotive components manufacturer will create 143 new jobs at its new 145,000-square-foot facility in Spring Hill, TN.
CVS Health Opens Retail Distribution Center In Missouri
The new facility in the Skyport Industrial Park will create more than 360 new jobs across the Kansas City, MO region.
New England’s Regional Defense Industry Collaboration
The new organization, funded with a $1.5-million grant from the department of defense, will coordinate the growth of defense-related business across the six-state region.
AGC Biologics Expands In Denmark
The strategic expansion of the Copenhagen facility will meet increasing global demand for biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure
From a world renowned airport to new commuter rail, Orlando knows how to gets things moving.
Florida The Friendly
Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector.
SELIT North America Creating 100 jobs In Georgia
The German manufacturer of polystyrene foams will invest $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County, GA.
Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named
Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.
