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Axiom Group Inc. Bringing 250 Jobs To Ohio
The Canadian automotive supplier will invest $20 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH, its first U.S. facility.
Hoosiers Are Poised For Hardwoods Industry Growth
The new Indiana Hardwood Strategy is aimed at attracting hardwood processing facilities to the Hoosier State and expanding existing mills.
Illinois: A Talent Pool With World-Class Skills
The Land of Lincoln offers a highly educated workforce and a logistics network that is hard to match.
Agribusiness: Harvesting Growth In Stormy Weather
Despite a trade war with China that’s clobbering U.S. farmers, locations that have established strong agribusiness and food processing sectors continue to thrive as production moves closer to markets.
EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants
The environmental workforce and job training grants will help transform economically disadvantaged communities across the U.S.
Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio
The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.
Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan
Michigan is investing in a connected, smart manufacturing future, heralding a new age of automotive design and autonomous vehicles
LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility
The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023.
New Report Ranks Cities By Ease Of Doing Business
The inaugural Doing Business North America report measures business regulations across 115 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Gordon Food Service Creating Over 400 New Jobs In Indiana
The food service distributor will expand in Indiana with a new 500,000-square-foot warehouse facility at the NorthPoint Industrial Park in Westfield.
U.S. Ports: Sizing Up The Logistics Industry
Trade wars may come and go, but U.S. ports are in it for the long haul: expanding their services and dredging harbors to make way for ships carrying gigantic containers.
Creative Works Adding 70 Jobs In Indiana
The homegrown prop maker for the entertainment industry will invest more than $1 million to expand its operations in Morgan County, IN.
Acrisure Investing $33M In Michigan HQ Relocation
The global insurance broker will create 400 new, high-paying jobs in downtown Grand Rapids, is area's first to win Good Jobs for Michigan support.
Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Will Create 400 New Tech Jobs
Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet, allowing the company to double its tech workforce in the city.
Conagra Building New Innovation Center In Chicago
The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design will be a state-of-the-art snacking innovation center with up to 50 food designers and culinary staff.
Messer To Build New Air Separation Plant In Indiana
To meet growing demand from Midwest manufacturing and healthcare industries, the industrial gas company will invest $38 million in a new, large-scale air separation unit in Indianapolis.
Hoosier Energy: Power To The People
Since 1989, partnerships with local communities and Hoosier Energy’s 18 member systems have resulted in more than $11.5 billion in new investments creating 50,000 new jobs.
First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana
The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis.
Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion
The logistics and supply chain management provider will invest more than $5.65 million to grow its operations and buy new equipment over the next five years.
Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana
The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024.
Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity
With its affordable cost of living, highly skilled workforce, culture of innovation and premier quality of life, businesses are turning to Michigan for new opportunities.
July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)
The July / August 2019 Issue features our 15th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, a look at shovel-ready sites.
Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running
Precertified sites—also known as shovel-ready sites—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the red tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process.
Auto Truck Group Expanding Indiana Operations
The work truck upfitter will invest more than $6 million in a new, 72,000-square-foot facility in Allen County, and create up to 50 new jobs.
Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential
Atlanta, San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King
California is the top-ranked state for Opportunity Zones and Michigan leads in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Our 15th annual rankings report maintains BF’s standard for credible and comprehensive results. Rankings categories may evolve over time, but our commitment to an unbiased assessment of valid metrics never wavers.
Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities' 2019 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including job growth, economic growth potential, tech opportunities and more.
Amazon Will Expand, Create More Than 2,500 Full-Time Jobs In Ohio
Two new Amazon robotics fulfillment centers in Akron and Rossford will total more than 1.4 million-square-feet.
TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana
The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters.
Sub-Zero Group Investing $70M In Wisconsin Expansion
The premium appliance manufacturer will create 100 jobs as it adds a 350,000-square-foot R&D facility in Fitchburg.
Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy
Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation
Planned growth of the company’s core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring more than 300 jobs to central Indiana.
Chinese Steel Wheels Manufacturer Chooses Indiana
Startup manufacturer Indiana Wheel Corporation will invest nearly $23 million and create more than 100 jobs at its new 300,000-square-foot production facility in Plymouth, IN.
Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech
The leading high tech hubs have developed a startup ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and plants the seeds for sustainable growth from innovators who bring scaleable products to life.
Modula Will Invest $26.5M In Ohio
The Italy-based advanced manufacturing company will create 100 jobs at the Cincinnati Region's historic Dayton Daily News Building.
EFP Corp. Investing More Than $6.5M In Indiana Expansion
The Northern Indiana packaging manufacturer is expanding to a 100,000-square-foot building in the Vanderburgh Industrial Park in Evansville, IN.
Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice
Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI.
Hoosiers Are Poised For Hardwoods Industry Growth
The state has unveiled its new Indiana Hardwood strategy, aimed at attracting new hardwood processing facilities to the Hoosier State and expanding existing mills.
Michigan Incentives Will Help FCA Create 6,433 New Jobs
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' historic project will generate $4.5 billion in investment as it builds a new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit and expands production at five existing Michigan facilities.
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