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Why… Tennessee?
Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development, explains how an efficient economic growth strategy propels job creation and education in the Volunteer State.
Infrastructure: On Solid Ground
A bedrock of commerce, transportation infrastructure is significant to location decisions.
Baldwin County, AL Attracts Top-Tier Talent
Lee Lawson, President & CEO, Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, shares why this coastal Alabama county is the seventh fastest-growing area in the nation.
Retailers Adapting To The Market
Shifting priorities are impacting the way consumers want to shop, and retailers are changing their site selection in response.
Transport Success In Seymour-Jackson County, IN
Jim Plump, CEcD, FM, HLM, Executive Director, Jackson County Industrial Development Corp. shares why business in this South-Central Indiana region is on the move.
Tourism Bouncing Back
With domestic travel on the rise, the tourism and hospitality industries still have a journey ahead to full recovery.
Hartford, CT Insures The Future
Gene Goddard, MetroHartford Alliance, shares how a centuries-old insurance and finance foundation supports the city’s evolution to fintech and insurtech.
Auto Industry Locations: Driving Success For Supply & Demand
In response to market forces, companies across the auto industry are seeking sites that support their production, supply chain, and other demands.
Biotech And Pharma Industry Locations: Advancing The Limits
Leaps and bounds at life sciences companies have spurred evolution in site selection decisions.
Georgia: Premier Destination For East-West Trade And Investment
At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the nation of Georgia offers businesses strategic location, educated workforce, and energy resources.
Virginia Reaches Out To The World
Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking action toward energy stability, business growth, and workforce development.
The Race To Net Zero Energy
Unprecedented transformation in the renewable energy sector is driving economic opportunity and growth.
Why… Oklahoma?
Brent Kisling, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, shares how clean energy, central location, and strong workforce set the stage for success in the Sooner State.
Virginia: Building A Green Future
A landmark wind energy project, sizable vertical farm, and new LEGO Group Factory powered by green energy are in development.
New York: Forward Momentum In The Empire State
Green CHIPS legislation aims to support semiconductors, while other sectors also grow.
Kentucky: Expanding Horizons
In Kentucky, an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is taking shape, while traditional industries maintain roots in the Bluegrass State.
Alabama: Soaring To New Heights
In Alabama, aerospace, aviation, and defense firms continue to expand, while “down to earth” industries also grow.
The Last Word: Solving Workforce Challenges
Workforce challenges in the transportation industry reflect what other sectors are facing to keep business moving.
Illinois Driving Economic Growth
With the 18th largest economy, the Land of Lincoln is well positioned to support to new and existing businesses.
Advanced Manufacturing Advances In Iowa
Industry is thriving in the Hawkeye State with the help of innovative grants and renowned research facilities.
Rankings & Awards
Micron, Intel, Chevron Phillips, Hyundai Top 2022 Deals Of The Year
The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.
North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2022 State Of The Year
North Carolina is named Business Facilities’ 2022 State of the Year, the second time the state has been recognized for this top honor.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.
Business Facilities Featured Location Videos
[VIDEO] Made Possible in Lehigh Valley
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.