USA - Great Lakes

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



Kyle Schulz, Chief Growth Officer, World Business Chicago

Chicago Offers Robust Business Climate

With a clear view on what the future holds, a Chicagoland location is a strong base for business, according to Kyle Schulz, Chief Growth Officer, World Business Chicago.
AWS Indiana

Amazon Makes Largest Investment Announcement In Indiana History

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $11B to create a new data center campus in Northern Indiana, while Toyota will invest an additional $1.4B in Southwest Indiana.
Illinois

Business, Civic Leaders Build On Illinois’ Momentum

Incentives, ‘leading infrastructure,’ and a skilled workforce contribute to the influx of companies making moves in the Land of Lincoln.
solar eclipse

BF Editors’ Blog: 2024 Solar Eclipse Economic Impact & Where To Watch

From the economic impact to opportunities to travel with family and friends to maximize the experience, anticipation is going strong across North America.
Michigan business expansions

Four Business Expansions To Create 144 Jobs In Michigan

Located in Kent and Bay counties, four recently-announced Michigan business expansion projects will create 144 jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
Manufacturing Industry

Digital Adaption Key To Manufacturing Industry

Embracing new technologies will be an important avenue as growth is projected to continue in the manufacturing industry.
Intel

Four Intel Projects Targeted For $8.5B CHIPS And Science Act Funds

U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed up to $8.5 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to advance Intel’s commercial semiconductor projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
Paslin Company, Michigan Strategic Fund

Two Manufacturing Projects To Invest Nearly $35M In Michigan

With help from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Paslin Company and Quantum Fuel Systems will create a total of 187 jobs in Macomb and Oakland counties.
Swagelock Solon, Ohio

Swagelok Company Expanding Solon, OH Campus

The global developer of fluid system solutions plans to build a 200,000-square-foot distribution center on its Solon campus.
Schaeffler Ohio

Schaeffler Plans New EV Manufacturing Facility In Dover, Ohio

The Germany-based company's $230M investment in facilities at Dover and Wooster will create a total of 650 EV industry jobs in Ohio by 2032
Northwest Ohio

Why? Northwest Ohio

Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership, shares how workforce and project-ready sites are spurring a renaissance for distribution operations and other industries in northwest Ohio.
Wisconsin Economy

Community, Business Leaders Bolster Wisconsin’s Economy

The Badger State could add more than 190,000 jobs across occupations from 2020 to 2030, according to Job Center of Wisconsin projections.
Indiana Growth

Indiana: Bold Moves For Bold Growth

Statewide initiatives continue momentum toward growing and diversifying the Hoosier State economy.
Michigan

Future Mobility, Sustainability Projects To Bring More Than 1,360 Jobs To Michigan

Corning will invest $900M in Saginaw County manufacturing facility; EV maker Lucid Motors’ new R&D facility will bring over 250 jobs to Southeast Michigan.
Michigan workforce programs

Michigan Welcomes ‘Risk-Takers,’ ‘Gritty Workers’

Michigan has workforce programs in place to bring business to the state, and has seen continued success in the auto industry.

National Resilience To Invest $225M In Cincinnati Site

National Resilience, a technology-focused biomanufacturing company, will expand clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing.

Tech, Manufacturing Companies Invest Combined $9M In Michigan

G-M Wood Products and Ludus will bring $9 million in capital investment to Michigan through expansion and establishing a headquarters.
FAA grants

FAA Grants Nearly $1B For Building Better Airport Terminals

Under this funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 114 airports across the U.S, spanning 44 states and three territories will improve service and performance.
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.
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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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure

The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.