Michigan Commits $87.5M To Strengthen, Accelerate Site Readiness Efforts
Projects from across Michigan will receive support from the Strategic Site Readiness Program to prepare sites for investment. More than half of the awards will go toward site preparation on existing brownfield sites.
Meta Plans $800M Data Center Campus In Indiana
At River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, IN, Meta will create 100 jobs at its new data center and Bintelli will invest $4M to expand its EV operations.
Michigan Strategic Fund Helps Three Companies Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs
In Detroit, Australia-based Fortescue will establish Advanced Manufacturing Center, Germany-based EcoG plans U.S. headquarters. Plus, Fifth Wheel Freight plans new flagship headquarters in the Great Lakes State.
New York, Illinois, Massachusetts Lead 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
For the first time ever, New York has earned the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
SelectUSA Has Helped Land $200B In FDI Since 2011
More than 200,000 jobs have been created as a result of foreign direct investment since the SelectUSA program's inception 13 years ago.
Toyota, Tesla, Scout Motors, Amazon Web Services Top 2023 Deals Of The Year
EV industry, data center investments took top honors in Business Facilities’ annual awards, which recognize significant corporate relocation and expansion investments.
$3.1B Invested Along Norfolk Southern’s Rail Network Last Year
In 2023, Norfolk Southern helped 62 industrial development customers generate 4,156 new jobs along its rail network.
Legrand Builds Distribution, Operations Facility In Dayton, Ohio
Determined to offer faster shipping times to customers nationwide, Legrand built a new distribution and operations facility in Dayton, Ohio.
Texas Named Business Facilities’ 2023 State Of The Year
The strength and diversity of its business climate lands the Lone Star State the top spot for this annual economic development recognition from Business Facilities magazine.
Greater Grand Rapids Region Expansions Create 155 Jobs
Aspen Surgical will invest $5 million, create 75 jobs in Caledonia Township; Navico Group will invest $32.7 million, create 80 jobs in Lowell.
Kwik Trip To Bring More Than 500 Jobs To Wisconsin By 2027
Kwik Trip will create more than 500 jobs in Wisconsin by 2027 as part of a statewide, $151 million investment.
BF Editors’ Blog: Breaking Down Santa’s Influence As A Site Selector
The origin story for Santa has many variations, but present-day versions of the myth lean heavily on his homebase being the North Pole.
Worldpay, Mobis, And Keller Logistics Make Moves In Ohio
Worldpay is relocating its global headquarters to Cincinnati, while an EV battery maker and a logistics firm are making big investments in Ohio.
11 Major U.S. Clean Energy Projects Announced Last Month
Businesses have announced more than 265 new clean energy projects in 41 states since August 2022, when the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law.
Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights
From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
Michigan Business Expansions Bring $23.5M Capital Investment
The expansion of two Michigan businesses will result in a $23.5 million capital investment, according to MEDC.
Michigan Business Expansions Create 140 New Jobs
Two business expansions totaling $12.2 million will bring more than 100 jobs to two Michigan counties, MEDC announced in early November.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisited 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submitted for this year's awards.
Canadian Solar To Build $800M Solar PV Cell Plant In Indiana
Ontario-based Canadian Solar will establish a 5 GW Solar PV cell production facility at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, IN.
Food Logistics Company NewCold Expands Indiana Site
With less than one year in operation in Lebanon, Indiana, NewCold, a food logistics company, is preparing to double its capital investment.
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
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.