“Nobody Saw This Coming”
At his coronavirus briefings, Trump marvels at the global reach of the pandemic and then adds: “Nobody saw this coming.” Actually, a lot of people did.
How Is Your Organization Helping During The COVID-19 Crisis?
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U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia
The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones.
U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP
The United States is outdueling China in a tight competition for global economic hegemony in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina
The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC.
Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown
Atlanta is the hottest growth leader among Tech Hubs and New Orleans tops the chart of Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Orlando No. 1 In Business Climate, Dallas Is Top Millennial Magnet
Orlando, FL has the Best Business Climate among large cities and Dallas tops the leaderboard of Millennial Magnets in BF's 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Investing $167M In Pennsylvania Expansion
The national pet food company will add new processing and packaging lines, and 94 new jobs, at its Hampden Township, PA operations.
Kansas No. 1 In Wind Power Generation, Georgia Leads Film Production
Kansas is the top-ranked state for the percentage of electricity generated from Wind Power, Georgia is the frontrunner among Film Production Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report
Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.
Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown
Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports
Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more.
Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion
Shutterfly, a digital photo products manufacturing company, will expand production and create 100 new jobs at its Galion, OH facility.
VW Opens Tradepoint Atlantic Vehicle Terminal At Port Of Baltimore
The new terminal will import and process 120,000 Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley vehicles annually, create approximately 100 jobs.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP
Mike Grundmann, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, discusses workforce development, recruitment and training, and the impact of COVID-19.
Orion Boatworks Will Create 120 Jobs In Georgia
The boat manufacturer will invest more than $3.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Valdosta-Lowndes County, GA.
$1B Tesla Gigafactory Headed For Austin
Tesla's newest Gigafactory will generate $1 billion in capital investment and bring at least 5,000 new jobs to Travis County, TX.
Chewy To Expand, Create Over 1,200 New Jobs In Missouri
Online petfood retailer Chewy, Inc. will open a new 800,000-square-foot eCommerce fulfillment center in Belton, MO.
North Carolina: Cabinetry Maker Investing $86M In New Headquarters
GoldenHome International is investing $86 million in a North American headquarters in Concord, NC, creating 257 jobs over five years.
ALDI To Invest $100M In New Alabama Regional HQ
The retail grocer's new regional headquarters and distribution center will bring 200 new jobs to Loxley, AL.
International Cushioning Investing $3.6M In Northwest Ohio
The New Jersey-based packaging company will create 75 new jobs at its new Fremont, OH advanced manufacturing facility.
Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed
Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.
All Roads Lead To New Braunfels, Texas
Its location on IH-35, about halfway between Austin and San Antonio has helped make New Braunfels a popular location to live, work and play.
Will Americans Relocate To Less Populated Areas Due To COVID-19?
Fast Survey finds that one in three Americans are considering relocation, with westerners, younger people, and higher earners most likely to consider a move.
Poland-Based Manufacturer Will Create Over 400 Jobs In Pennsylvania
CANPACK Group will invest nearly $366 million in a new manufacturing facility and North American Center of Excellence in Lackawanna County, PA.
Amazon Will Create 1,000 Jobs At New Texas Fulfillment Center
Amazon will invest $250 million to build a new 820,000-square-foot facility in the city of Pflugerville, TX.
Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire
Nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a red-hot center of innovation Is thriving in Claremont, NH.
One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched
The mayor, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and WorkSource Atlanta, created the initiative to help Atlanta families and hometown businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harrington Investing $2.4M In Indiana Expansion
The national industrial product distributor will create up to 20 new jobs at a distribution center in New Haven, IN that will serve its operations across the Great Lakes region.
Healthcare: High Desert Top Workforce
A regional medical hub, excellent education resources and a top-notch workforce converge where the high desert meets the tall mountains in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Amazon To Open First Fulfillment Center In Little Rock
The new 825,000-square-foot facility will create 1,000 new, full-time jobs at the Port of Little Rock, where Amazon also plans second delivery station.
Frito-Lay Investing $200M In Georgia Expansion
New York-based snack maker Frito-Lay will expand its operations in the City of Perry, GA, creating 120 new jobs in Houston County.
GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion
GE Appliances will expand production at its Appliance Park manufacturing complex in Louisville, KY. The project will create 260 new jobs.
CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas
The coffee company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seguin, TX, where it will create more than 90 new jobs.
Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia
The global eye health company will invest more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, VA.
Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth
Already at the forefront of emerging growth sectors like cloud computing and cybersecurity, Virginia continues to expand its high-tech portfolio.
Barclays US Consumer Bank Creating 300 Jobs In Delaware
Barclays US Consumer Bank plans a $6.9 million capital investment as it expands its customer service operations in Wilmington, DE.
Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry
COVID-19 and economic renewal top The Counselors of Real Estate's list of issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2020-2021.
SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion
In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.
Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset
Companies are building digital training programs and creating ecosystems of “learning partners” to produce and deliver digital content to a broad base of employees.
The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia
With its second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019, the chocolate company will create 110 new jobs in Augusta County, VA.
Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ
The fast-growing healthcare enterprise will invest more than $1 billion in Mecklenburg County, NC.
