Lowe’s Breaks Ground for Distribution Center in Georgia
The home improvement giant is investing $125 million for a new facility in Rome, GA that will open in 2013, creating 600 jobs.
Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon on ZF Steering Systems Expansion
The $96-million expansion of the German auto parts supplier's facility in Florence, KY will create 400 new jobs.
Calisolar Invests $600 Million in Mississippi Silicon Plant
The new facility in Lowndes County, MS will produce 16,000 metric tons of silicon metal and solar silicon for the production of high-performance solar-energy cells.
JobsOhio to Manage Strategic Investment and Incentives
Gov. John Kasich is shifting key development functions from the state Department of Development to a new non-profit that will work with six regional partnerships.
North Dakota’s $157-Million Wind Project Gets Green Light
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved plans by utility Minnesota Power to invest in the 105-megawatt Bison 2 wind farm in ND.
Modern Drop Forge Relocates to Merrillville, IN
The auto parts maker is closing its Blue Island, IL facility and will receive $2 million in performance-based tax credits for a new $17-million plant in Indiana.
Lime Energy Co. Moves Headquarters from Chicago to NC
The company plans to add jobs after relocating its headquarters to Huntersville, NC, a move that should be completed in October.
NYX Puts $23-million Plant in Tennessee, Creating 400 Jobs
The Michigan-based automotive supplier will open a new manufacturing plant in Perry County.
Damage Estimates From Hurricane Top $7 Billion
Hurricane Irene left 20 people dead, four million customers without power and potentially billions of dollars in damage from flooding and wind from the Carolinas through New England.
One Million Evacuated From Jersey Shore
New Jersey orders a mandatory evacuation of all coastal regions as Garden State faces a direct hit from the mammoth hurricane. NYC shuts its entire transit system for the first time in history.
Bloomberg Mulls Evacuation of Lower Manhattan
As many as 300,000 New York City residents could be impacted if the mayor orders them to move out of waterfront areas as the hurricane continues on a path targeting Manhattan.
Eye of the Storm
The dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been postponed.
Confluence Watersports Expands in Greenville County, SC
The maker of kayaks and canoes is investing $13 million in a new facility, creating 72 jobs.
Earthquake Hits Brooklyn!
Let us pause to reflect on 10 seconds that changed our view of the world.
Nestle Invests $20 Million in Expansion of Ohio Operations
The food giant will grow product lines at its Cleveland plant and is planning a new global R&D operation in Solon, OH, for its frozen-foods business.
eBay Puts New Facility, 2,200 Jobs in Draper, UT
The online auction giant will receive a $38.2-million tax incentive from the state towards a $110-million expansion of its operations in Utah.
Wakefern Foods Builds Distribution Center in Newark, NJ
The $65-million facility will create 120 jobs and make use of alternative energy, including solar panels and machinery powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
U.S. Army Plans $7.1 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
Private investors will be encouraged to develop projects on 5 million acres of government land which has been identified as suitable for renewable energy infrastructure.
Continental Organics Plans Operation in Orange County, NY
The organic foods producer will invest $49.8 million in a 900,000-square-foot facility in New Windsor, creating 120 jobs.
Ringing in a Recovery
Students in Joplin, MO are back in classrooms less than three months after a tornado decimated nine schools, including Joplin High.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.