Mississippi River Surges into Memphis
The swollen river has crested 14 feet above flood stage, just a few inches below the record set in 1937, prompting federal officials to declare a disaster in Shelby County.
Amazon Expands Distribution Hub in AZ
The Internet retail giant will add 400,000 square feet to its Phoenix facility, creating hundreds of new jobs.
Skjodt-Barrett Foods Puts HQ in Indiana
The Canadian food manufacturer will set up shop in Lebanon, IN, creating up to 300 new jobs by 2013.
Nation Pauses to Remember Victims of 9/11
President Obama came to New York City today to lay a wreath at the World Trade Center site in memory of those who perished in the September 11 attacks.
Triumph Adds 250 Jobs in Milledgeville, GA
The aerospace manufacturer is investing $17 million in a facility that will make longerons and stringers for Boeing's 777 and 787 jetliners.
UGI Energy Expands Crayola Solar Park
The solar park will now provide 15 percent of Crayola's annual energy consumption, enough power to produce about 1.5 billion crayons.
Martin County, FL Wins 600 New Jobs
American Energy Innovations has chosen a Florida location for a new $14.9-million facility for which it will receive about $4 million in state and country incentives.
Interstate Container Coming to SC
The containerboard supplier will generate 60 new jobs with a $13 million investment.
Full-Fill To Double Its Size in Illinois
The food manufacturer is investing $13.5 million, including $2.5 million in state incentives, to expand operations in Henning and add 150 jobs.
City Brewing To Open Plant in Memphis, TN
The Wisconsin-based contract beverage producer, one of the largest in the U.S., has acquired the Hardy Bottling facility, where it will create 500 jobs.
Natcore Tech Puts R&D in Rochester, NY
The Natcore Research and Development Center will be established at Eastman Business Park to develop thin-film solar cells.
Fool’s Gold
With the price of the mighty ore surging past $1,500 an ounce, Americans are grabbing their popcorn pans and heading for the nearest national forest.
Google to Map EV Charging Stations
The search giant is partnering with DOE's National Renewable Energy Lab to create an online database of electric car charging outlets.
Panasonic Moving Headquarters to Newark
The company will receive $102.4 million in controversial state tax incentives to relocate 10 miles from its current site in Secaucus, NJ.
Allison’s Global HQ Grows in Indiana
The transmission manufacturer will invest $89 million in its Speedway, IN operations, creating 205 jobs.
Birds Eye Expanding in Wisconsin
The vegetable giant will invest $39.4 million in its Darien, WI facility, including a $1.3-million block grant loan from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Superior Essex Expands in Tarboro, NC
Superior Essex has been granted a state economic development grant to help fund the construction of a new $58-million manufacturing plant in...
Green Packaging LLC Locates in SC
Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Lowcountry Economic Alliance have announced that Be Green Packaging LLC will...
Google Gets Bigger in Solar Power
Google is investing $168 million in what it says will be the world's tallest solar power tower. The internet giant is funding BrightSource Energy's solar...
Halliburton Plans $65-Million Plant in LA
Leading oilfield service provider Halliburton plans to build a $65-million manufacturing unit in Lafayette, LA. The 200,000-square-foot project is expected to start by July...