Japan’s Largest Steel Producer Expanding In Indiana
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation's $50M investment will create up to 70 new jobs in Shelby County, IN by 2021.
Homeland Insecurity
It's time to take the $65-billion annual budget of the Department of Homeland Security and spend it on the people who can really protect us.
Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement
From water technology and food processing to energy, power and control, companies in Wisconsin that recognize their mutual dependency and have formed partnerships to address common challenges are thriving and creating new economic opportunities.
Silicon Valley Tech Firm Relocating HQ To Indiana
Determine Inc. CEO cites Indiana’s workforce, strong technology sector, centralized location, and quality of life as factors in the move.
Drone Technology Improves Infrastructure Inspections
Organizations in Michigan like the MEDC are encouraging and supporting startups in a way that isn’t necessarily available in other states, according to the CEO of Ann Arbor, MI-based SkySpecs.
Torchlite Expansion Will Bring 140 Jobs To Indianapolis
The woman-owned digital marketing service provider will benefit from up to $2,825,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $100,000 in training grants.
Michigan’s URC Contributes $958M, 11,600 Jobs In Detroit
The University Research Corridor accounts for one in 20 Motor City jobs amidst continued recovery, according to a new report.
Pet Food Maker Will Create Up To 165 Jobs In Indiana
Blue Buffalo Pet Products will invest more than $100 million to build a new pet food manufacturing facility in Richmond, IN.
Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation
The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corp. will adopt best practices and focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service.
Flex-N-Gate To Create Up To 650 Jobs In Detroit
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $3.5 million performance-based grant to help automotive supplier Flex-N-Gate open a $95 million plant in Detroit’s eastside I-94 Industrial Park.
The RoomPlace Announces Indianapolis Expansion
The furniture retailer will establish a distribution center and corporate headquarters for its rent-to-own retail division, EasyHome.
Chinese Real Estate Investment Plays Growing Role In U.S. Economy
Chinese investment in U.S. real estate has grown dramatically since 2010, according to a new report by Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group.
Regional Cities Initiative Project Launched In South Bend
The four-phase, $165.7 million project will anchor the establishment of South Bend’s Renaissance District and, once complete, is set to be the largest mixed-use technology campus in the Midwest.
Michigan Hot Dog Maker To Expand, Hire 140 Workers
Kent Quality Foods received a $750,000 performance-based grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to support the $35M expansion.
Batory Foods Expanding In Illinois
The new 678,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility will be located at RidgePort Logistics Center in Wilmington, IL.
Salesforce To Grow Regional HQ, Add 800 Jobs In Indiana
Thanks to the software company's $40 million investment, 111 Monument Circle will be renamed Salesforce Tower Indianapolis.
Chicago Celebrates Technology Startup Hub Expansion, 700 New Tech Jobs
Chicago is celebrating more than 700 new jobs created by 16 tech companies, and the newly-completed expansion of the city’s digital startup hub, 1871.
Automotive Parts Supplier Expanding In Indiana
Winona PVD Coatings will invest more than $10 million and create up to 50 jobs in Warsaw, IN by the end of the year.
Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements
Advanced manufacturing has come a long way, revolutionizing the processes used to build new products and introducing a bevy of innovative technologies, with a heavy emphasis on automation.
Duo Security, Inc. Adding 300 Jobs In Michigan
Duo Security will invest nearly $2.5 million to expand its existing operations and create up to 300 jobs in Ann Arbor, MI.
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: 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.