USA - Great Lakes

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

Honda Announces Next Steps For U.S. EV Production

Automaker Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) production plans will impact facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Alabama.
GE Manufacturing Investments

GE To Invest $450M+ In U.S. Manufacturing This Year

Investments in equipment, facility upgrades, and other improvements at GE’s aerospace and energy businesses will take place across eight states, create 1,700 jobs.
WEDC Workforce Webinar

Did You Miss This Webinar? Discover 3 Ways To Workforce Success

Whether you're relocating or expanding, view this free video webinar and learn innovative ways to stand out from the pack and sustain your best workforce.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Columbus, Ohio To Host 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Business Facilities' 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries event will take place in Columbus, OH, October 4-6, 2023.

Location Spotlight: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio

With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.
Ohio corporate investment

Ohio: Gaining New Ground

With a long history of fostering business across industries, Ohio is seeing a record-breaking renaissance.
downtown Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis To Transform With Eleven Park

Anchored by a 20,000-seat stadium, this neighborhood development project is set to bring sports, nightlife, retail, housing, and outdoor amenities to southwest Indianapolis.
Michigan

No Slowdown In Sight

With its rich automotive heritage, Michigan’s SOAR Fund is helping to attract electric vehicle makers and more.
General Motors

GM Tags Michigan, Ohio And New York For $918M Investment

General Motors will invest in four U.S. facilities for V-8 engine production, electric vehicle components, bringing its manufacturing facility investments to more than $37B since 2013. 
food processing

Technology Boosts Food Processing

Food and beverage manufacturers are employing digital tools to increase sustainability and agility.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
Gold Award Jobs Ohio Intel

2022 Deal Of The Year: Gold Award

The 2022 Gold Deal of the Year award goes to JobsOhio: Intel is investing $20 billion to build its first semiconductor facility in the U.S. in four decades, choosing Licking County, Ohio.
Silver Award Chevron Phillips

2022 Deal Of The Year: Silver Award

Orange County Economic Development Corporation: Along Texas’ Gulf Coast, Chevron Phillips Chemical solidifies it roots with an $8 billion integrated polymers facility, in a joint venture with QatarEnergy named Golden Triangle Polymers Company LLC
North Carolina

North Carolina Offers The Total Package: 2022 State Of The Year

Throughout 2022, the Tar Heel State steadily attracted and retained business investment with its regional approach and world-class resources.
Ford Michigan

Michigan Lands Ford’s New $3.5B LFP Battery Plant

Ford will build an LFP battery plant in Marshall, MI, part of the company’s more than $50 billion investment in EV production. The plant will employ 2,500 workers when production begins in 2026.
Regal Mile Studios Chicago

Studio Breaks Ground For $100M Media Campus In Chicago

Regal Mile Studios will build a 380,000-square-foot, seven-acre enclosed media campus and sound stage development in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.
TOP UTILITIES

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.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.