Event News
Find out about the latest news from BF LiveXchange and Real Street, two exciting events for corporate site selection professionals.
LiveXchange Goes Live Once Again In 2021
Corporate executives, economic developers hailed the return of an in-person Business Facilities LiveXchange event, while participating in more than 265 one-on-one meetings.
November / December 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 6)
The November/December 2021 issue of Business Facilities features the annual Site Seekers' Guide: State Profiles and Featured Locations Directory. Plus, a look at the manufacturing, automotive, film, tourism and retail industries.
Business Leaders Hail The Return Of In-Person BF LiveXchange
With more than 260 one-on-one meetings, Business Facilities’ 2021 LiveXchange event came roaring back to life last week in Tucson, AZ.
FBI, DOJ Must Root Out White Supremacist, Law Enforcement Links
In his LiveXChange Keynote presentation, former FBI special agent Mike German called for a national strategy to root out law enforcement with links to white supremacist groups.
Whistleblower To Detail Domestic Threats To Democracy At LiveXchange
October 27 at LiveXchange, former FBI special agent and whistleblower Michael German will discuss steps law enforcement must take to combat home-grown extremists.
San Francisco, New York, Tel Aviv Top Startup Ecosystems
UK remains global leader in Offshore Wind Power, China is tops in Renewable Energy in Business Facilities' 2021 Global Rankings Report.
Arlington and Alexandria, VA Tops In Business Climate
Arlington, VA is the top mid-sized metro and Alexandria, VA is the top small metro in the Best Business Climate category in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech
Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back!
This year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event will be live and in-person at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, October 26-28, 2021.
Did You Miss Our “Bringing Your Supply Chain Home” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn which factors must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.
LiveXchange Webinar: Panel Discussion – Opportunity Zones 2.0
Learn how Opportunity Zones are becoming prime investment opportunities for capital gains and how new IRS guidelines will impact on your plans for a QOZ near you.
LiveXchange Webinar: The Labor Market In A Remote Economy
Learn best practices site selectors can use to analyze labor market trends in real time and to evaluate workforce availability before choosing a location for a major project.
LiveXchange 2020: Real Deals, Virtual Venue
Using online meetings and webinars, Business Facilities' first-ever Virtual LiveXchange seamlessly delivered the essential elements that define the site selection event.
LiveXchange Webinar: “Are We Ready For The Drone Age?”
Get the most up-to-date information on the state of play in the UAS field from someone who has a seat at the table where key decisions are made: Mark Blanks, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech.
LiveXchange 2020 Keynote Presentation: Reshoring In 2021
Learn how your business can increase the odds of success by carefully evaluating the economics of a reshoring decision in this LiveXchange Keynote Presentation by Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute.
Did You Miss Our “Predicting The Post-COVID-19 World” Webinar?
In this free video webinar, we identify trends likely to impact capital investments, site selection and economic development in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tools for economic recovery.
Did You Miss Our COVID-19: The Road To Recovery – After The CARES Act Webinar?
In this free video webinar, Allea Newbold of Ryan LLC discusses COVID-19 business relief initiatives, with special focus on the CARES Act.
Did You Miss Our Global Supply Chain Webinar?
In this free video webinar, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain.
Business Facilities LiveXchange Has Been Postponed
Due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Business Facilities LiveXchange has been postponed until September 27-29, 2020 at The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
Who Will You Meet At LiveXchange?
If your company has active or ongoing site selection projects, you can't afford to miss LiveXchange, the biggest show of the year for site selectors.
Your Time To Register For LiveXchange Is Running Out!
If your company is planning a corporate expansion or relocation project, then you can't afford to miss LiveXchange. Registration closes in 30 days!
Rankings & Awards
Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year
The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.
BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners
The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
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.
Business Facilities Featured Location Videos
Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.