USA - Far West

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Far West USA.



Expedia Announces Plans For New Headquarters In Seattle

Expedia's new home features spectacular views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
LiveXchange Speakers 2015.

Business Facilities LiveXchange News: Speakers Announced

Corporate executives will learn relocation and expansion strategies from industry leaders at Business Facilities LiveXchange.
Blackridge TAC diagram.

Reno Lands Cyber Security Company Headquarters And Cyber Lab

BlackRidge Technology bringing jobs to the Northern Nevada region in its move from Santa Clara, CA to Reno.

California Dreamin’

The Golden State's reputation for a high cost of doing business doesn't seem to be hurting it.
Composites Horizons.

Los Angeles Job Creation And Business Retention Program Marks Milestone

Composites Horizons, an AIP Aerospace Company, is recognized by the LAEDC for job creation in L.A. County.

Med-X, Inc. Builds First Medical Marijuana Testing Facility

Currently, medical marijuana that is being dispensed through a wide range of dispensaries nationally is not regulated, so it is not tested for pesticides or mold—which can be dangerous to those patients who use it.

Cover Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Nevada wins the most hotly contested economic development prize in years by bagging Tesla's lithium battery plant near Reno. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast's gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia's skyline.
Lightinthebox home page.

LightInTheBox Opens First North American Fulfillment Center

LightInTheBox started the North American Fulfillment Center project in late 2014 in collaboration with the company's technical team, which helped with the preliminary site selection and renovation.

Unwanted Visitors

The FAA may be rethinking its embrace of drones in U.S. airspace.
LA Solar

California Has Largest Advanced Energy Industry In U.S.

With more than 40,000 businesses and 430,000 workers, advanced energy is projected to grow 17 percent this year.

Opportunity Missed

There was bold talk about tax reform in President Obama's speech, but not a word about the most important tax.
Deal of the Year 2014 logo.

Business Facilities: Tesla Gigafactory Is Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities recognizes the three most significant economic development projects of the year: Tesla's battery factory in Nevada, Washington's retention of the Boeing facility in Everett, and the new Comcast Center in downtown Philadelphia.
Ground was broken on a new Prologis logistics center in Tracy.

Prologis Breaks Ground On State-of-the-Art Facility In Tracy, CA

Prologis breaks ground on one million square foot state-of-the-art facility in Tracy, CA.
ClearCapital.

Clear Capital Moves Headquarters To Reno, NV

Real estate valuations, data, and analytics technology company will add 400 jobs to the region.
PG&E's new electric distribution grid control center in Fresno was constructed with an eye toward the future, said Gary Cassilagio.

PG&E Opens New Electric Control Center In Fresno, CA

New infrastructure investment project will provide enhanced reliability and resiliency for PG&E customers in the Central Valley region.
Millennial statements.

Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies

Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition.
Cybersecurity.

Ghost Systems Cybersecurity Company Opens Up Headquarters In Incline Village, NV

Ghost Systems opens global headquarters in Incline Village, NV, with offices and SafePlace Centers also opening in Reno, NV.

Crystal Ball 2015

BF's interstellar drones go into the future and bring back next year's headlines.
Zuckerberg with laughing executive.

Buying the Rope

The titans of Silicon Valley bow before China's new Internet Czar.
EnergyUpgradeCA.org uses the state Grizzly to "come down from the flag to talk to Californians about helping the Golden State stay that way by managing energy use."

California’s “Coolest” Cities Announced

CoolCalifornia City Challenge recognizes the best cities in the state--for energy management.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Topeka, Kansas

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.