Work to Resume on 9/11 Museum, Funding Dispute is Resolved
On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg reach an agreement on financing and oversight for the museum at Ground Zero. Sep 11 2012 @ 10:45 AM
GM To Add 500 New IT Jobs In Austin, TX
Austin was chosen for an Innovation Center because the city already has people with the skills GM is seeking: 46,000, according to the May 2011 BLS Occupational Employment Report. Sep 10, 2012 @ 12:38 PM
Westport Axle Moves Into Breinigsville, PA
Executives at Wesport hope to bring more than 500 new jobs to the 516,800-square-foot facility. Sep 7, 2012 @ 4:00 PM
Patrick Industries To Expand Operations In Syracuse, IN
This division, which currently has approximately 175 full-time employees in Syracuse, will invest up to $3 million to purchase, renovate, and equip a 142,000 square foot facility. Sep 6, 2012 @ 4:44 PM
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane….
It's Vladimir Putin, choosing an unusual way to arrive at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Sept 6 2012
U.S. Drops Two Spots In Latest Global Competitiveness Report
With their number one and two rankings, Switzerland and Singapore maintain their top spots while the U.S. drops to seventh. Sep 5, 2012 @ 1:47 PM
Nanotech Partnership Announced In Ulster County, NY
Partnership between SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and Ceres Technologies could create 250 green energy jobs across the region. Sep 4, 2012 @ 4:55 PM
Talenti Gelato Moving Production Plant To Marietta, GA
The company plans to maintain its existing plant in Dallas but re-locate its primary production headquarters to the Marietta Industrial Park and begin production later this year, which could lead to the addition of up to 100 jobs in the area. Aug 31, 2012 @ 2:31 PM
Firestone Building Products Expands in Tuscumbia, AL
The producer of roofing membranes that provide resistance to ultraviolet, ozone and chemical exposure will double the size of its manufacturing facility. Aug 30 2012 @ 4:40 PM
Ford Ramps Up $1.3-Billion Manufacturing Initiative in China
CEO Alan Mulally presided over groundbreakings for two new assembly plants this week, a $760-million unit in Hangzhou and a $600-million facility in Chongqing. Aug 29 2012 @ 2 PM
NetApp To Boost Headcount With Witchita, KS Facility Expansion
NetApp plans to invest more than $85 million in new machinery and equipment and renovation to accommodate the expanded workforce. Aug 28, 2012 @ 3:51 PM
The Hand That Feeds You
Apple's global legal war with Samsung, the largest patent dispute in history, actually is a spat between two business partners. Aug 27 2012
Master PT Expanding Operations Columbus, IN
Master Power Transmission, a manufacturer of industrial gearboxes, has announced plans to expand its operations in Columbus, IN. Posted on Aug 27, 2012 @ 4:16 PM
Water: Fuel for Food, Beverage Expansions
By Beth Doughty, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Partnership
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Samsung Invests $4 Billion in Texas Semiconductor Plant
The expansion, which will create new production capacity for processors used in smartphones and tablets, brings the company's total investment in its Austin facility to nearly $13 billion. Posted on Aug 27, 2012 @ 12:32 PM
COVER STORY: 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
It's time for our annual exercise, separating wheat from chaff in the fertile fields of development. As always, our rankings point to growth potential. But in a struggling economy, we're also giving extra credit for real jobs. From the July/August 2012 issue
Intel To Expand In Chandler, AZ; Will Invest $300 Million
Intel is investing in the construction of a new R&D facility at its Chandler campus; the facility will create several hundred Intel jobs and nearly a thousand construction jobs. Military veterans with technical training will be recruited for some positions. Posted Aug 23, 2012 @ 11:01 AM
New Report Out On U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative
By Heidi Schwartz, Internet Director, Group C Media, Aug 22, 2012 @ 3:42 PM
Vegan Manufacturing Facility To Open In Columbia, MO
The facility, which is scheduled to open this fall, will use technology licensed from the University of Missouri. The company expects to invest $2 million in the plant the first year and employ more than 60 people within five years. Posted on Aug 22, 2012 @ 11:15 AM
3CLogic To Relocate, Expand In Rockville, MD
Cloud based contact center company, 3CLogic, announces the expansion and relocation of its corporate headquarters. Posted on Aug 21, 2012 @ 2:03 PM
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.