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Videos

Latest: Why Choose the Joplin Region? - The power of the Joplin Region lies in the highly effective workforce coupled with an array of location options. Anchored by the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area and Pittsburg, KS and Miami, OK micropolitan areas, this region has an affordable business climate, excellent transportation access and a high quality of living.

Economic Development

Why Choose the Joplin Region?

July 7, 2017

The power of the Joplin Region lies in the highly effective workforce coupled with an array of location options. Anchored by the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area and Pittsburg, KS and Miami, OK micropolitan areas, this region has an affordable business climate, excellent transportation access and a high quality of living.

Economic Development

Economic Development at Ameren

July 7, 2017

At Ameren, we're focused on bringing value to the customer - and for new businesses in our two-state service area - our Economic Development team is the search engine. They have the technical resources, access to data and the connections with communities to provide answers.

Iowa

BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business

April 6, 2017

Iowa offers opportunities as far as the eye can see, especially in bioscience, advanced manufacturing and finance. See how your company could profit from our pro-business environment.

Texas

Austin, Texas | NLand Is North America’s First Surf Park

October 14, 2016

The lagoon features waves for surfers of all levels: from head-high, open face waves with a 35-second ride for experts, challenging open face waves for passionate travel surfers and gentle white water waves for kids and beginners.

BF Location Video: Zibo, A City of Charm, Suitable for Both Residence and Business

September 7, 2016

Zibo is listed as one of China's Top 50 Cities in Competitive Strength year after year since 1992. In 2015, Zibo ranked 40th in China's Top 100 Cities of Comprehensive Strength and 35th in Forbes' Best Commercial City in Mainland China.

Kansas

BF Location Video: Mars Chocolate Topeka Candy Production Plant Officially Opens

August 20, 2016

Mars Chocolate North America officially opened the doors of a new, state-of-the-art, roughly 500,000-square-foot candy production facility in Topeka, Kansas.

Inside LiveXchange

Business Facilities LiveXchange: Making Strategic Expansion Decisions

May 4, 2016

An insider's viewpoint of the site selection process, weight given to incentives, latest trends and today's intense competition for jobs and investments.

Inside LiveXchange

Business Facilities LiveXchange Keynote Panel: Growth Without Borders

May 3, 2016

Join our blue-ribbon panel as we explore the latest trends in foreign direct investment and exports, identifying the strongest FDI magnets and the best practices for expanding exports.

Inside LiveXchange

Business Facilities LiveXchange: Negotiating Incentives, Land Costs and Energy Costs

May 3, 2016

Addressing key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiation process while simultaneously enhancing relationships with states and communities.

Inside LiveXchange

Business Facilities LiveXchange: The Impact of Global Logistics Strategies on Location Decisions

May 3, 2016

Formulating plans for facilities and the evolving role of the corporate supply chain manager and the impact on location strategy and decision-making.

Education

Did You Miss “The Big Lies Of Workforce” Webinar?

February 26, 2016

When it comes to the critical priority of workforce availability, site selection professionals evaluating locations for new projects need to separate the truth from an incoming cascade of false market signals.

Location Videos

BF Location Video: Sundance 2014 – Reconstructing Utah

June 9, 2014

"What if you woke up tomorrow and everything you'd come to know about Utah was gone?" Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert rallies a team of business and community leaders to highlight what makes Utah a top state for business. Enjoy this fast, fun movie trailer for "Reconstructing Utah!"

Tennessee

Business Facilities Magazine State of the Year

June 2, 2014

It was announced in January that Tennessee grabbed top honors for the number of new jobs created and amount of capital invested in 2013. In this video, Rogers shares his thoughts on why Tennessee was chosen and discusses the state's successful economic development strategies.

Georgia

BF Featured Video: Fulton County

March 31, 2014

The Fulton County Economic Development Division provides a full suite of services to facilitate doing business in Fulton County.

Videos

2012 State of the Year Announcement

February 6, 2014

Jack Rogers, Editor in Chief of Business Facilities Magazine - 2012 State of the Year Announcement.

Location Videos

Tennessee Brings Home Top Honors for Economic Development

February 6, 2014

The Tennessee business climate is one of a kind. The New York Times listed Nashville as the #15 place to visit and Pollstar ranked Bridgestone Arena 6th in the country and 21st in the world when it comes to arena ticket sales.

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Friday Funny: How Do You Move A Moose? August 18, 2017

It’s a master class in moving your facility, as the Bell Museum of Natural History relocates one-of-a-kind exhibits from one University of Minnesota campus to another. - Read: Friday Funny: How Do You Move A Moose? at FacilityExecutive.com.

Does Your Breakroom Need A Makeover? August 18, 2017

Until August 29, businesses with at least 10 employees can enter to win a facelift for their breakrooms from Staples Business Advantage. - Read: Does Your Breakroom Need A Makeover? at FacilityExecutive.com.

As Facilities Roles Have Changed, So Has Recruitment August 18, 2017

Jim Lord and Wes Miller, executive search consultants with Helbling & Associates, provide insight on skills currently sought in facility executives. - Read: As Facilities Roles Have Changed, So Has Recruitment at FacilityExecutive.com.

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