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.
TCS Expands In Colorado, Adds 120 Employees In Denver
Tata Consultancy Services' new Denver office will increase its employee headcount and bring STEM and computational thinking programs to the state to help the local economy.
U.S. Steel To Invest $750M In Indiana
The steel company will undertake a major modernization and asset revitalization project at its Gary Works plant.
Freshpet Expanding In Pennsylvania, Creating 100 Jobs
The refrigerated pet food maker will invest more than $84 million to expand its operations in Hanover Township, with help from state and local grants and tax credits.
Michigan: Strong Partnerships, Stronger Growth
Michigan’s economic development team is working with more than 100 inter-local and corporate partners to develop growth strategies.
Kansas City Area Lands New eCommerce Fulfillment Center
Turn5 will create more than 100 jobs in the region with its new 365,000-square-foot distribution center in Lenexa, KS.
Lear Corporation Celebrates New Michigan Seat Manufacturing Facility
The first major automotive supplier manufacturing facility to be constructed in Flint, MI in more than 30 years will employ about 600 workers.
Michigan Lands $470M Cheese And Whey Facility
In a joint venture, Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers Inc. will build a new large-scale cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI.
The Headquarters Of Headquarters
Irving-Las Colinas, in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is a magnet for Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 corporate headquarters, with more HQ per capita than other cities.
Cognizant Arizona Adding 500 New Technology Jobs
The company recently celebrated the opening of its newest U.S. regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, AZ.
Nichiha Corp Investing $120M In Georgia Expansion
The Japan-based manufacturer of fiber cement products will create more than 70 jobs with the expansion of its Macon-Bibb County facility.
July / August 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 4)
The July / August 2018 Issue features our 14th annual Rankings Report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations — with a special focus on new technologies.
Palmer Manufacturing To Invest $16M In Kansas
The steel and fiberglass tank manufacturer will increase its workforce to 201 people at its Garden City, KS facility.
Devens: Winning The Battle For Business
Where troops in full battle gear once lined in formation, high-tech execs squint to take aim at targets today—this time with new patents and breakthroughs in their sights.
The World Is Coming To Tennessee
Tennessee’s red-hot financial sector, which has added more than 24,000 jobs in this decade, continues to attract foreign direct investment from global asset management leaders.
Startups: Knowledge-Based Heart Of Canada
Fredericton, Canada has developed an entrepreneurial hub that is a one-stop shop where startups can access a variety of programs to spur new businesses.
Press Glass Creating 212 New Jobs In Virginia
The Poland-based flat glass processor will invest $43.55 million in a manufacturing operation in Henry County’s Commonwealth Crossing Industrial Park.
Will A Skilled Workers Shortage Impede Manufacturing Innovation?
Workforce investments, not downsizing, are manufacturers' priority as plans for automation increase, according to new L.E.K. Consulting survey.
Intersect Illinois – Where Your Business Meets Success
The 17th largest economy in the world, Illinois has grown and attracted some of the most innovative and iconic companies on the planet—including Amazon, Caterpillar, Boeing and Wrigley Company—thanks to its many advantages for business and talent. Learn more at intersectillinois.org.
Editor’s Picks: Incentives
Locations are crafting incentives that target specific growth sectors, provide support for entrepreneurs and attract projects, promising a bevy of high-wage, high-tech new jobs.
Air Liquide Investing $45M In Pennsylvania Expansion
The France-based specialty chemicals company will create and retain nearly 270 jobs in the Keystone State's Lehigh Valley.
China Dominates Renewables, United Kingdom Shines Offshore
China leads the world in Renewable Energy, while the UK is tops in offshore energy, according to Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report.
Alpla Expanding Bowling Green Plant, Creating 24 Jobs
The Austrian plastic manufacturer will invest nearly $7 million in a 100,000-square-foot expansion of its Bowling Green warehousing facility.
Madison, WI Takes Quality Of Life Crown
Madison, WI lands the top spot for Quality of Life, Orlando leads in Job Growth in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
Nevada: New Business Is Welcome, New Taxes Are Not
There are no personal income taxes, corporate taxes or an inventory tax in Nevada—just a pro-business climate that is attracting a bevy of new jobs.
Call Centers: Improving the Conversation
Call centers are staying ahead of the curve with unified omnichannel communications, better analytics and instant feedback from social media.
Honda Investing Another $54.8M in Alabama Operations
The expansion project will add more than 50,000 square feet at Honda Alabama’s Line 2 operations in Talladega County.
Houston, TX Top-Ranked Metro For Growth Potential
Houston, TX is the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential—followed by Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX—in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
Texas Rules In Wind Power, California Still The Sun King
Texas continues to rule the roost in Installed Wind Power Capacity while California remains the top-ranked state in Installed Solar Power Capacity, according to Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
Niagara Bottling Investing $62M In Indiana
The California-based company will establish a new facility in Jeffersonville and expand its current facility in Plainfield, creating up to 57 new jobs by the end of 2019.
