Missouri: The Show-Me State Shines Bright
Plans for Meta to build a hyperscale data center in Kansas City, MO is among the projects popping up in the state.
Good Jobs Challenge Awards 32 Entities Grant Money
Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.
Nevada: Pot Of Gold
People once flocked to Nevada for its silver and gold, but today it’s the state’s robust economy and quality of life that draws them in.
Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions
In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.
Delaware: Small But Mighty
Delaware may BE smaller than most U.S. states but what it lacks in size, it makes up in its many strengths.
Slate Asset Management To Develop 800 Acres In Hamilton, Ontario
Slate Asset Management will redevelop a Hamilton, Ontario site into a world-class industrial park with a focus on job creation, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Virginia Expansions To Create Total $34M Investment
In Virginia, a Germany-based automation solutions manufacturer is expanding in Newport News, while a peanut processor grows in Suffolk.
Perdue AgriBusiness Chooses Virginia For $59M Expansion
Perdue AgriBusiness will invest more than $59 million to modernize facilities and increase production in Chesapeake, VA.
The Eyes Of Texas
Texas remains at the front of the pack in terms of economic development. And, interest in the Lone Star State from companies that need to relocate or expand might just be starting to heat up even more.
Iron Ox Growing In Texas
Iron Ox will invest $120 million in its new one million-square-foot facility, to be built in the City of Lockhart, TX.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy
Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy’s new VP of Economic Development Strategy, discusses the future of economic development, clean energy, and the “new normal.”
Iowa: A $4 Billion Economy Grows In Ottumwa
With shovel-ready sites, a skilled workforce and a strategic location, Ottumwa, IA has everything you need to grow.
Everything Is Big In Texas—And Getting Bigger
The Lone Star State has been the top state for exports for 19 consecutive years, surpassing the combined total for its three closest competitors.
Locations For The Agribusiness Industry: Setting The Table
The USDA is adding ethanol and whiskey to its annual tally of agricultural products, with U.S. exports expected to outpace imports by nearly $20 billion.
September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Rural King Distribution & Manufacturing Capabilities Expanding in Waverly, Ohio
Rural King, ‘America’s Farm and Home Store’, expands its distribution & manufacturing center operations in Waverly, Ohio. The family-owned farm store operates more than 120 stores in 13 states,
Leprino Foods To Invest $870M In Texas Cheese Manufacturing Plant
Mozzarella cheese maker will create 600 jobs in Lubbock, in one of the state’s largest private investments since inception of the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Premium Peanut Investing $64.3M In South Carolina
Grower-owned peanut shelling company Premium Peanut will create 130 new jobs in Orangeburg County, SC.
Woodgrain Inc. Investing Total $17M In Virginia Expansions
Wood moulding and trim manufacturer Woodgrain Inc. will create 100 new jobs in Grayson and Smyth counties, increase purchases of Virginia-grown forest products.
Crump Group To Create 160 Jobs In North Carolina
The Crump Group, a Canadian pet treats manufacturer, will invest $13.2M to establish its first U.S. production facility in Nash County, NC.
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.