Charging into the Future
A new era has dawned on the streets and highways of the United States. With the arrival of two all-electric vehicles, Chevy's Volt and...
Amtrak Plans $13.5-Billion Hudson Tunnel
Amtrak has announced plans for a $13.5-billion rail tunnel project to connect New York City and New Jersey. The rail giant said it would...
NHK of America Suspension Components Grows in KY
NHK of America Suspension Components (NASCO) will invest more than $10 million, receive $2.5 million in tax incentives to upgrade its Bowling Green facility...
Houston, TX approves $60-Million Soccer Stadium
Groundbreaking is planned Saturday for a $60 million stadium for the Houston Dynamo soccer team after city leaders approved an economic development tax zone ...
Memphis, Shelby County Consolidate ED Groups
The Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission have approved a new structure for economic development for Memphis and Shelby County, ...
Winning the Alternative Energy Future
The U.S. alternative energy industry has seen enormous growth over the past few years. Although the U.S. has a lot of catching up to do to match to global leaders, states across the country are in the process of aggressively investing in the development of renewable energy resources, spurring economic growth and creating jobs.
Indiana Corporate Moves
Four Southern Indiana Businesses Plan Expansions
More than $6 million in investment and the creation of up to 92 jobs by 2013 was promised by...
Washington Corporate Moves
SeaTac Sustains Robust Growth
The City of SeaTac, WA, enjoyed outstanding success with commercial real estate and economic development in 2010. Even in the face of...
Biotech is Still Booming
The biotechnology industry is poised to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and it continues to outperform annual growth in private-sector employment.
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Alabama Corporate Moves
Royal Tech, Cash Acme Open Cullman Facilities
Two major industrial projects are bringing hundreds of new jobs to the Cullman, AL area. Cash Acme broke ground...
Digging Deep into the Labor Market
Availability of skilled workers has become a crucial component of site selection decisions. Here are some methods you can use to assess the labor pool at competing locations.
60 Seconds with Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.
CHARGING INTO AN ELECTRIC FUTURE
A new era has dawned on U.S. streets. With the arrival of two all-electric vehicles, Chevy's Volt and Nissan's Leaf,...
Ice Breakers
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Pfizer Expanding in Boston, MA Area
Pfizer Inc. has announced will add 350 jobs in the Boston area and look for a new site to house a pair of research...
Maryland Streamlines Development Process
Gov. Martin O’Malley has launched “Business in Maryland Made Easy,” an economic development initiative and part of the governor's ongoing efforts to improve the...
IA Governor Unveils Public-Private Agency
Gov. Terry Branstad plans to unveil details Monday about a new economic development authority that would replace the existing agency, according ...
Rising tide of red ink
Anyone who thought state budget deficits were confined to one or two regions of the United States had a sobering wake-up call in...
Auto Parts Supplier Expands in Troy, MI
Automotive parts supplier ArvinMeritor will invest $23 million in facility and equipment upgrades to its headquarters in Troy, MI. The company got approval...
Alaska Expands Development Incentives
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell submitted four pieces of legislation to encourage increased investment in Alaska’s resource development and create job opportunities for...