Top Utilities 2023: Powering Business
Utilities help keep economies growing: These Top Utilities of 2023 provide energy and play a vital role in the site selection process.
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.
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: City of Fontana – Open for Business
From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.