Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
Business Facilities 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year contest attracted a record number of project submissions from across the country, seven of which were singled out for a tip of the hat by our judges.
Arkansas Lands New Glatfelter Manufacturing Facility
Glatfelter will invest approximately $80 million and create up to 83 highly-skilled jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, AR.
Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama
The Crimson Tide is rolling, big time, and now it’s brought in our top honor: Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year.
Pennsylvania Awards Early-Stage Tech Businesses Nearly $18M
The Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit supports entrepreneurship in and around Pennsylvania's colleges and universities.
Valmiera Glass To Invest $90M In Georgia
The Latvian-based fiberglass manufacturer will expand its operation in Dublin, GA, creating 425 jobs and generating $90 million in investment through 2022.
Business Facilities Announces 2015 Deal Of The Year Winners
Greater Houston Partnership snares Business Facilities' Gold Award for Goodman Global Group's 4.1-million-square-foot consolidated campus.
Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year
The Crimson Tide has rolled in a bevy of big-ticket projects, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn
While often stereotyped as an ag state, Iowa has created a business friendly environment that makes it globally competitive in a diverse and growing number of industry sectors.
Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment
Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth.
U.S. Expected To Be Top Manufacturing Nation By 2020
The U.S. is expected to become the most competitive manufacturing nation over the next five years, with the current leader China sliding into second position, according to Deloitte Global's upcoming 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index report.
NTN Driveshaft Adding 500+ Jobs in Indiana
NTN Driveshaft Inc. and its Japan-based parent company NTN Corporation will grow their Indiana operations, establishing a new manufacturing plant in Anderson, IN that is expected to ultimately create up to 510 new jobs.
GE To Add 120 Jobs, Invest $7.4M In Iowa Manufacturing Facility
GE’s Industrial Solutions business will invest $7.4 million in its West Burlington, IA manufacturing facility and create 120 new jobs.
Business Report: Tennessee – DENSO Manufacturing Expanding in Maryville, TN
Automotive components and systems producer DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Blount County’s largest employer, is investing $400 million in an expansion creating 500 new jobs.
Panama Canal: Bigger, Better and Ready to Rumble
Two years later than the original plan, the $5.25-billion expansion of the Panama Canal is set to be completed in April, dramatically altering the global shipping paradigm.
Tale of Two Mayors
In Auburn, NY, the hot political issue is economic development. Both candidates emphasized job creation with a youthful population base. Lattimore pushed for large-scale manufacturing plants and renewable energy projects to the Auburn area.
U.S. Innovation Hubs: Inventing the Future
Seven of nine planned federally funded national manufacturing innovation institutes are getting a head start on tomorrow’s high-growth technologies.
July/August 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 4)
The 11th Annual Rankings Report is the focus of Business Facilities July/August issue, plus coverage of certified sites, digital media, and medical devices.
Next-Generation Medical Devices: Ready to Save Lives Today
Rapid advances in technology for new medical devices are outpacing evolving regulatory frameworks, creating a challenge for this sector.
Illinois: A Natural Leader
The Land of Lincoln is a $700-billion economy built around global commerce in advanced manufacturing and financial services.
Rolls-Royce Investing Nearly $600M In Indiana
Rolls-Royce plans to invest nearly $600 million in its operations and research in Indianapolis over the next five years.