Economic Development
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development.
Green Building: Massachusetts Finishes First In Top 10 Ranking
The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual ranking recognizes U.S. states that are leading the way on green building.
Qcells Will Create 2,500 New Jobs In Northwest Georgia
A $2.5 billion expansion at two sites will more than double production at the Korea-based company's solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia.
Two Manufacturing Projects Will Invest $150M In Texas
CertainTeed will invest $140 million to build a roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. At TexAmericas Center, Palmer International will invest $10 million in an expansion project.
Logistics And Workforce Attract Niagara Bottling To Louisiana
To meet growing demand, this leading beverage manufacturer will build a 500,000 square foot production facility in Hammond, LA.
In-N-Out Burger Expansion To Tennessee Includes Office, Future Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger plans to open its first Tennessee restaurants by 2026. The company will invest $125.5 million and create more than 275 new jobs at its Williamson County office.
Atlantic Shores Signs On As Second Major Tenant At New Jersey Wind Port
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plans to create more than 200 jobs in Salem County, while Bluevine’s new headquarters will create an additional 200 in Jersey City.
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.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Relocating HQ In Kansas
New Hill's Pet Nutrition global and U.S. headquarters will be located in the Greater Kansas City Area; Topeka will remain its global hub for science innovation and manufacturing.
JA Solar Picks Arizona For First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
New JA Solar manufacturing facility in Phoenix, AZ represents a $60 million investment and will create more than 600 jobs.
New Concept Universal Theme Park Coming To Frisco, Texas
First-of-its-kind theme park targets families with young children, will feature immersive themed areas, attractions and entertainment that celebrate Universal stories and characters.
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Operation To Expand In Maryland
Kite will build a 70,000-square-foot raw materials warehouse next to its existing facility in Frederick County, adding 100 jobs.
Three Projects To Invest A Combined $136M In South Carolina
Creating a total 253 jobs, FlexCold will establish operations in Dorchester County; Element Designs will relocate to York County; and The Ritedose Corporation will expand in Richland County.
DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas Top Tech Job Posts
Tech employment holds steady heading into 2023 as industry companies add workers for the 25th consecutive month, according to CompTIA analysis.
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.
Hollingsworth & Vose Expands In Virginia
The global manufacturer of advanced materials will invest more than $40 million to expand its operation in Floyd County, VA.
U.S. Economic Development Administration Gets $1.6B For 2023
New funding will accelerate regional economic development, promote national security, aid disaster recovery, and support distressed communities nationwide.
Trew Invests In New Tech Center At SW Ohio HQ
A JobsOhio grant will help the automated material handling solutions provider establish a technology center, fuel innovation, and expand its workforce.
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.
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.
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Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.
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[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.