Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions.
Massachusetts Ranked Tops For LEED Green Building
2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities, according USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED Green Building.
Kinetic Advantage Plans New Headquarters In Central Indiana
The automotive floorplan financing company will create more than 200 jobs at its expanded headquarters in Carmel, IN.
Honda Investing $200M In Western Ohio Engine Plant Expansion
The automaker will add 120 new jobs at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant with help from a JobsOhio economic development grant.
Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To All Cities
More than 280 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors urge lawmakers to save jobs, boost recovery with desperately needed direct aid to all cities.
$3.8M Investment To Bring Last-Mile Internet Service To Southern Ohio
In collaboration with state and local economic developers, Southern Ohio Communication Services will provide high-speed Internet service to 1,300 residential and business customers.
Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain
Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns.
Tesla Gigafactory In Texas Is BF’s 2020 Deal Of The Year
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has earned BF's 2020 Deal of the Year Gold Award for landing the Tesla Gigafactory project, which will create 5,000 jobs in the region.
Half Of U.S. States To See Minimum Wage Increases In 2021
Many states will make changes to their minimum wage laws in 2021; greatest impacts will be seen in California, Washington and Florida.
Biotech: Prosperous Partnerships
From supplements to skincare, it may be surprising to learn that biotech companies are routinely being sought after to help resolve issues such as taste and sustainability.
Electric Last Mile Aims To Create Up To 960 Jobs In Indiana
The electric vehicle (EV) company intends to invest $300M to establish operations at the former AM General commercial plant in Mishawaka, IN.
California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report.
Lordstown Motors Closer To First All-electric Pickup Truck Production
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved support for Lordstown Motors’ hub motor and battery line, taking it one step closer to producing the world’s first full-size, all-electric pickup truck in Lordstown, OH.
Elanco Animal Health Picks Indiana for Global Headquarters
The animal health company will establish its global headquarters at a former GM stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis, and create more than 570 new jobs over the next decade.
World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois
Innovafeed and ADM will establish a new livestock feed production facility and headquarters in Decatur, IL, expanding sustainable agriculture solutions and creating more than 280 jobs in the region.
The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials
River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water.
Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion
Ferrero will establish its first North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center at its facility in Bloomington, IL, creating approximately 50 new jobs.
Illinois: The Intersection Of Talent And Innovation
A great logistics network and a world-class education system enable the Land of Lincoln to generate the fifth-highest GDP among states.
NewCold Investing $150M In Major U.S. Expansion
The Netherlands-based temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution company will create more than 200 new jobs in Lebanon, IN.
Sortera Alloys To Create 100 Jobs In Indiana
Texas-based metal recycling company Sortera Alloys is moving its production operations to Fort Wayne, IN.