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Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
07/28/2021
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    Latest: 15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program - Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .

    Local Government Leadership Program
    Quality Of Life

    15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program

    Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
    biotech companies
    Industry Focus

    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.
    Racine County
    Manufacturing

    ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin

    The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI. 
    LEED for Cities and Communities
    Economic Development

    20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity

    The U.S. Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America.
    West Bend, WI
    Manufacturing

    Milwaukee Tool Expanding In Wisconsin

    The company will invest nearly $26 million to build manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI.
    2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Michigan’s Fiat Chrysler Expansion Is BF’s Deal Of The Year

    Michigan Economic Development Corp. has been awarded BF’s 2019 Deal of the Year Gold Award for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) expansion
    environmental job training
    Workforce Development

    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. 
    shovel-ready sites
    Feature Story

    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.
    Economic Growth Potential
    Press Releases

    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.
    Sub-Zero Fitchburg, WI
    Wisconsin

    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.
    STEM skills
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class

    The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
    Janesville, Wisconsin
    Logistics & Distribution

    Generac Power Systems Opens Wisconsin Distribution Center

    The new 490,000-square-foot Janesville, WI distribution center will employ 80 people, and help expand the company's shipping capabilities.
    Press Releases

    Madison, WI Takes Quality Of Life Crown

    Madison, WI lands the top spot for Quality of Life, Orlando leads in Job Growth in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
    metro rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
    workforce training
    Cover Story

    Workforce Development Training & Talent Acquisition

    Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
    Germantown Wisconsin
    Manufacturing

    J.W. Speaker Creating 100 Jobs In Wisconsin

    The lighting manufacturer is investing $46 million in the expansion of its Germantown, WI operations.
    STEM leaders
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders

    Locations across the country are racing to make sure their higher ed resources are producing stem-skilled graduates. Here are our picks for the top tier of the leaderboard.
    Mukwonago, WI
    Manufacturing

    Banker Wire Expanding Wisconsin Manufacturing Operations

    The wire mesh manufacturer’s new facility in Mukwonago, WI will provide expanded production capacity and manufacturing efficiencies.
    Gulfstream Appleton Wisconsin
    Aerospace & Defense

    Gulfstream Expansion Creating 200 Jobs In Wisconsin

    The new $40 million service center at Wisconsin’s Appleton International Airport will create approximately 200 jobs, and add maintenance capacity.
    January / February 2018 Issue
    Recent Issues

    January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)

    The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
    Wisconsin Foxconn
    Awards & Rankings

    2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award

    Wisconsin lands a foreign direct investment bonanza that promises to create 13,000 new jobs over the next five years at a new 20-million-square-foot LCD panel plant.
    Foxconn Milwaukee
    Corporate Headquarters

    Foxconn Buys Northwestern Mutual’s Downtown Milwaukee Building

    The building will serve as the headquarters for Foxconn’s Wisconsin operations and the Wisconn Valley Innovation Center, and is in addition to the company’s $10 billion manufacturing campus..
    2017 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Foxconn Mega-Project Is Business Facilities’ 2017 Deal Of The Year

    The $10.7-billion LCD panel production facility is expected to bring a bonanza of 13,000 new jobs to Wisconsin.
    La Crosse Wisconsin
    Food Processing

    Kwik Trip Expanding Operations, Creating 300 Jobs In Wisconsin

    The retail convenience store company will invest $113 million in a new bakery and other capital investments in La Crosse, WI.
    Covanta Environmental Solutions Milwaukee, WI
    Wisconsin

    Environmental Services Company Expands In Wisconsin

    Covanta Environmental Solutions has opened a new state-of-the-art materials processing facility in Milwaukee.
    Wisconsin
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Foxconn’s Wisconsin Project: Largest Greenfield Foreign Investment In U.S. History

    The high-tech manufacturer’s $10B investment will create 13,000 jobs at its new Southeastern Wisconsin campus.
    manufacturing states
    Press Releases

    Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan

    Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have been named the Top Manufacturing States in a new rankings category in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report; Louisiana is tops in Cybersecurity Growth Potential.
    biotech
    Biotech & Pharma

    Building A Biotech Rebound

    A slow start and a dearth of mergers and acquisitions made 2016 a tough year for biotech, but new gene and immuno-therapies are leading the way for a much stronger performance when 2017 results are in.
    Sheboygan Falls WI
    Corporate Headquarters

    Johnsonville Expanding Global Corporate HQ In Wisconsin

    With support from the state, the sausage company will add 100 news jobs at its Sheboygan Falls location.
    Haribo
    Foreign Direct Investment

    HARIBO Picks Wisconsin For First North American Manufacturing Facility

    The German candy maker will invest $242M and employ 400 at a new facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI expected to open in 2020.
    Oak Creek Wisconsin
    Wisconsin

    Safety Management Software Company Expanding In Wisconsin

    Report Exec has moved to the former Oak Creek Police Department building, where the founder started his career in law enforcement before launching the company.
    Kenosha County WI
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Vonco Products Relocating To Wisconsin

    The advanced manufacturer is moving its operations from northern Illinois to Kenosha County, WI, investing $4M and creating 86 jobs.
    Beloit Wisconsin
    Wisconsin

    Automotive Supplier Growing In Wisconsin

    Toledo Molding & Die will invest $14 million and bring 118 new jobs to Beloit, WI with the help of up to $750,000 in tax credits.
    Wisconsin
    Wisconsin

    Wisconsin: Milwaukee Tool Adding 600 Jobs In Brookfield

    The manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools is undertaking a 200,000-square-foot expansion, including a new four-story office building.
    May / June 2016
    Recent Issues

    May / June 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 3)

    States that are leaders in creating a skilled workforce are the focus of Business Facilities' May / June 2016 issue. Plus, a look at research parks, and the logistics industry.
    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
    Advanced Manufacturing

    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.
    2016 Economic Development Awards
    Wisconsin

    Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

    With so many locations embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative development strategies, it was hard to pare down the worthy nominees for our economic development awards festival. Here are the folks who made the cut, the best of the best in the applications of smart practices for sustainable growth.
    Wisconsin

    Linetec Adds Third Anodize Line In Wisconsin

    Linetec recently invested $15 million in a third anodize line at its facility in Wausau, WI, creating 90 jobs.
    University Research Park (aerial view above), in Madison WI, generates about $1 billion for Wisconsin’s economy each year. URP companies spend more than $200 million annually on Wisconsin goods and services.
    Wisconsin

    Cover Story: Global Biotech Report 2015

    There hasn’t been a lot of good economic news coming from Europe these days, but the continent is getting a much-needed boost from its growing biotech/pharma labs.
    2015 Economic Development Achievement Award 2015.
    Wisconsin

    Feature Story: 2015 Economic Development Awards

    Locations across the nation are rapidly applying the best practices needed to meet the requirements of new and expanding 21st century businesses. This makes it much tougher for us to pick the best of the best, so we’ve expanded our showcase to make room for an ever-increasing number of economic development leaders.
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    Site Selection

    Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

    Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

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    Situated in Upstate New York, Oswego County is located centrally to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, with over 80 million people within a 300-mile radius. Many factors place Oswego County at the top of the list for manufacturing clusters such as metal fabrication and food processing.

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