Winners and Losers
Our expert says the new demographics for development mean the most viable way to create jobs may be to steal them from your competitors.
They’re Coming to Take Us Away
A new survey says 60 percent of Americans would welcome driverless cars on U.S. roads.
Fukushima: The Disaster That Won’t Go Away
Two years after the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex in Japan, the long-term impact of the catastrophe continues to grow.
Governors March Into BIO
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett wins top honors as BIO's 2013 Governor of the Year.
Jump Ball in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings had a lousy season, but two cities and a bevy of ultra-rich bidders--including someone promising a billion new fans--are vying to build a new arena for them.
Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later
Legal settlements from the massive BP oil spill, which could total $42 billion, will generate a gusher of economic development funds for the Gulf Coast.
From the Ground Up
The end of the Space Shuttle program could have meant the end of a jobs bonanza on Florida's Space Coast, but the folks who enabled us to send men to the moon didn't let that happen.
Baseball, Hot Dogs and Economic Development
The first pitch of the season lifts more than depressed winter spirits. Ballparks have a big-league economic impact on their surrounding communities.
Locked, Loaded and Ready to Relocate
As more states pass tough new gun control measures, weapons makers threaten to pack up and move to gun-friendly locations.
Marching In to New Orleans
The Crescent City, which lost more than half of its population in the wake of Katrina, is surging back to pre-storm levels.
Masters of Disaster
After Mother Nature's big wakeup call, the realization is growing that today's disaster recovery must prepare us to meet future cataclysms.
Doubling Down in NJ
New Jersey is bolstering its casino industry by embracing Internet and on-demand gaming, betting that expanding the pool of gamblers will lift Atlantic City's fortunes.
Commitment of Confidence
Alabama’s largest bank steps forward to make a $1-billion investment in the state’s job-creating future, setting an example for the nation.
Cashing In on History’s Riches
Tourism is a $1.2-trillion industry in the United States. New York recently joined the growing number of states forging a path to growth by mining its heritage for tourist dollars.
Plugging the Brain Drain
Comprehensive immigration reform will do more than give legal status to undocumented workers—it may plug a hole in the skilled workforce needed for America's high-tech industries.
My Kingdom for a Horse
Boeing's 787 battery woes could have a wide-ranging impact on U.S. aerospace manufacturing. Boeing's new flagship has been grounded indefinitely worldwide as air safety officials and engineers anxiously try to determine what is causing the 787's lithium battery to catch fire.
Black Gold Rush
The key to unlocking California's economic rebound may be sitting deep in Monterey shale.
Two Gigs and Counting
Internet giant Google is doubling down on its renewable energy investments.
Greenbacks for Green Energy
Buried in the fine print of the Fiscal Cliff deal are extended tax credits for alternative energy projects.
Crystal Ball 2013
Mayans, Shmayans. It's time for BF's annual prognostications. Dec 18, 2012 @ 10:41 AM
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: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.