Economic Development

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development.

Toyota Boshoku Tennessee

TBTN Investing $54M In Tennessee Expansion

In Tennessee's latest automotive industry expansion, Toyota Boshoku Tennessee will invest $54 million to expand its metal stamping operations, adding 80 jobs in Jackson, TN. 
Texas

Hoover Treated Wood Products Announces New Facility In Texas

The new state-of-the-art facility in Texas plans to open late 2023 and will create more than 50 local jobs.
Alabama Department of Commerce

Why Alabama? A Q&A With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce

Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield discusses how the state fosters skilled labor with a workforce development agency buttressed by a 21st century Jobs Act.
Maxis Advisors

The Last Word: A Fresh Take On Rural Communities

Taylor Murray, Manager, Location Analysis and Incentives with Maxis Advisors, discusses how rural communities offer a fresh take for sites, supply chain, and workforce factors.

Advanced Manufacturing Projects Bring Over $1.6B To South Carolina

Three advanced manufacturing projects will create a total of more than 700 jobs in Spartanburg, Chester and Richland counties in South Carolina.
2023 LiveXchange Conference Program

Don’t Miss This! 2023 LiveXchange Conference Program Finalized

If you want to learn about workforce, incentives management, site selection strategies, professional development and more, don't skip this year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event.
Georgia

Hanwha Advanced Materials Building A Georgia Facility

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will create over 100 jobs while supplying Qcells with materials for sustainable technology.
life sciences industry

Funding, Innovation Drive Life Sciences Success

Rapid growth and expanding boundaries propel location searches for companies in the life sciences industry at the forefront.
SUPPLY CHAIN

Workforce, Risk Mitigation Are Top Priorities For Supply Chains

With a growing need for transparency and sustainability, supply chain leaders are increasing investments in technology and innovation.
Florida

Kaseya To Create 3,400 Jobs In Miami

Global IT management software firm Kaseya will invest more than $16 million in South Florida over the next three years.
sustainability

Energy & Sustainability: Going For The Green

Increasingly, sustainability and energy concerns occupy a place on the list of leading site selection factors.
Veeva Systems Kansas City

Veeva Systems Plans New Engineering Hub In Kansas City

The global leader in cloud software for life sciences will grow its Kansas City region operations and add more than 100 jobs over the next five years.
March / April 2023 Issue

March / April 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 2)

Business Facilities' March / April 2023 issue takes a look at the impact of sustainability on site decisions. Plus, life sciences, Opportunity Zones, and a report from Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
Sunbelt Solomon

Sunbelt Solomon Plans Alabama Transformer Facility

The transformer repair and service facility by Sunbelt Solomon will bring the state of Alabama $5 million and 50 jobs.
Manufacturing North Carolina

Cabinet, Textile Manufacturers To Create 250+ Jobs In North Carolina

Dura Supreme Cabinetry will expand and create over 200 jobs in Statesville; Tex-Tech Industries will add 49 new jobs in Winston-Salem.

Arcadia Cold Plans New Cold Storage Facility In Arizona

The Phoenix facility will be the fourth Arcadia location that will open in 2023, in support of the company's national cold storage platform.
Business Facilities 1st Annual EDO Awards

1st Annual EDO Awards: Submit Your Entry Now!

Business Facilities 1st Annual EDO Awards will recognize economic development organizations (EDOs) leading the way when it comes to attracting and retaining companies to their regions.

Honda Announces Next Steps For U.S. EV Production

Automaker Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) production plans will impact facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Alabama.
Virginia

Virginia Welcomes Investment From Zollner Elektronik

Zollner Elektronik is set to expand through multi-location investment while creating 100 jobs in Virginia.
(Photo: Entergy Louisiana)

CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana

Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.