STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine
The recession of 2008 left Florida overcast economically for years. Looks like it may be time to break out the shades. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony At New Plant Site
Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is setting out to be a leader in technology and innovation.
Introducing The LiveXchange Referral Program
Simply give us the name of your colleague or have them register online. If your referral is approved as a delegate and attends LiveXchange, you’ll receive a $200 American Express gift card as our way of saying thank you.
Linetec Expands Wausau, WI Facility, Increases Capacity, Grows Staff
The expanded anodize facility will be operational in a matter of weeks.
FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
A shipping bonanza soon will be heading this way from an expanded Panama Canal. Every major port wants to attract the larger vessels, but who will be ready? From the July/August 2013 issue.
Edgar T. Coene, Group C Founder And Chairman, Dies At 83
A publishing entrepreneur whose 50-year career embraced innovation and public service.
UH Seidman Cancer Center Breaks Ground On $30 Million Proton Therapy Center
Center to be one of an elite group in the nation and first in Ohio to offer revolutionary technology.
Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts To Save Energy
Boston earns top honors in a new report ranking 34 of America's largest cities on their efforts to cut energy use and costs; all cities have opportunity to save more.
Panasonic Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Headquarters In Newark, NJ
Two Riverfront Plaza is first new office tower for downtown Newark in more than two decades.
Louisville, KY Getting More eBay
eBay Enterprise, an eBay Inc. company, plans to expand operations in Louisville, creating more than 150 new, full-time jobs and investing up to $45 million in the Commonwealth.
Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
Business Facilities mourns the loss of a widely respected consultant, colleague and friend, a perennial speaker at our LiveXchange event.
BUSINESS REPORT: Kansas – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Is Growing In Kansas
As biotech continues to expand in the Sunflower State, consumer giants Staples, Starwood and a revived Hostess Bakery also call Kansas home. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Consumers Energy Offering New Policies To Encourage Economic Development In Michigan
An estimated 600 Michigan businesses each year will see the benefits of Consumers Energy's new, innovative approach.
FEATURE STORY: A Life in Publishing – BF’s 40th Anniversary
Ed Coene reflects on his career as a publisher in a 2010 feature commemorating BF's first four decades.
Benteler Steel/Tube Break Ground At Port Of Caddo-Bossler In Louisiana
European company’s first U.S. steel facility will result in more than 2,200 direct and indirect jobs in Northwest Louisiana.
FEATURE STORY: Washington Is Aiming Higher
Washington is sure it can defend its aerospace manufacturing crown and it is on the front lines of the effort to mitigate the impact of climate change. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Tejas Tubular Products Announces Construction Of New Facility
With a capacity expected to exceed 72,000 tons annually, the primary output of this newest Tejas facility will be heavier weight production casing with semi–premium and premium threaded connections.
Smart Grid Program Supported More Than 3,000 Jobs In Second Quarter
Grid modernization work expected to create more jobs as smart meter deployment begins.
Irish Healthcare Technology Firm Opens New Headquarters In Nashville
Lincor Solutions relocates to launch U.S. expansion effort.
Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients
The nine grantees were selected by the CAIC through an application and review process. The selection process included a review by an independent panel consisting of arts and economic development professionals.