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GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.


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GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.
01/27/2022

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    General Motors Expansion Michigan Gov. Whitmer
    Automotive

    Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan 

    GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.
    Lockport Components
    Automotive

    General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade

    GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. 
    lithium-ion battery recycling
    Manufacturing

    Georgia Lands North America’s Largest Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant

    Battery Resourcers will invest $43 million and create 150 jobs in Covington, GA at its first commercial-scale battery recycling plant.
    Marshall County, Kentucky
    Kentucky

    Kentucky Experiences Record Year For Economic Growth

    New and existing Kentucky companies announced the creation 18,000 full-time jobs, $11.2 billion in investment in 2021. 
    Reno, NV
    Automotive

    Panasonic Adding Campus In Nevada

    Panasonic's new multi-function facility in Reno, NV will support the company's overall electric vehicle strategy.
    automotive industry
    Feature Story

    The Automotive Industry: The Road To Everywhere

    While we are still deep in the drive toward technical and autonomous, what’s old is new and what’s mine is yours when it comes to next year’s auto trends.
    Rivian Inc., Georgia
    Automotive

    Electric Adventure Vehicle Project Is Largest In Georgia History

    Rivian will invest $5 billion, create 7,500 jobs at a nearly 2,000-acre carbon-conscious campus dubbed the East Atlanta Megasite.
    Westinghouse, Richland County, SC
    South Carolina

    Expansions To Bring Over $200M In Investments To South Carolina

    Westinghouse will invest $131M to expand its Richland County nuclear fuel operations; Proterra is investing $76M in a new Spartanburg County EV battery system manufacturing facility.
    Michigan flag
    Michigan

    Michigan Governor: “Our State Will be Competitive.”

    Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauds bi-partisan agreement to attract interest in the state.
    November / December 2021 Issue
    Recent Issues

    November / December 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 6)

    The November/December 2021 issue of Business Facilities features the annual Site Seekers' Guide: State Profiles and Featured Locations Directory. Plus, a look at the manufacturing, automotive, film, tourism and retail industries.
    electric vehicle battery plants
    Automotive

    Two New EV Battery Plants To Create 1,900 Jobs In North Carolina

    In total, Toyota and Arrival will invest more than $13 billion to establish their electric vehicle battery plants in Randolph County and Charlotte.
    Toyota electric vehicle
    The Editor's Blog

    EV Growth Is Coming. Are You Ready?

    Toyota’s expansion into North Carolina will not be the auto industry’s last.
    Automotive

    BMW Manufacturing Expands South Carolina Presence With Logistics Center

    BMW Manufacturing's $100 million investment will supplement its existing logistics operations in South Carolina plant, bolstering production.
    Ottumwa, IA
    State Focus

    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.
    infrastructure
    Transportation & Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act: Impact For State, Local Projects

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $7.5 billion in grants for governments to consider public-private partnerships for electric vehicle charging stations, among many other investments.
    Canoo electric vehicles
    Automotive

    EV Maker Canoo Picks Arkansas For HQ, Continues Growth In Oklahoma

    Canoo investments will bring nearly 550 new jobs to Bentonville and Fayetteville in Northwest Arkansas; more than 700 to Oklahoma.
    Illinois
    State Focus

    Illinois: Building The Future In The Land Of Lincoln

    With a talent pool approaching 7 million—a third of whom hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—Illinois has the skill sets needed to fill 21st-century jobs.
    Toyota West Virginia
    Automotive

    Toyota To Invest $240M In West Virginia

    Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) investment will bring a new, dedicated line of hybrid transaxles to Putnam County, WV.
    Microvast
    Automotive

    Microvast To Establish R&D Facility In Orlando

    Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Microvast set to invest $25 million in new Florida R&D center; will create 100 jobs.
    Faurecia
    Automotive

    Global Auto Supplier Faurecia To Expand Tennessee Operations

    Faurecia will invest more than $18 million to expand its Tennessee manufacturing facility; will create over 170 jobs.
    Stellantis
    Automotive

    Stellantis To Invest $229M To Retool EV Production Operations

    Formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Stellantis will retain, retrain 662 team members to support production of electrified transmissions in Kokomo, IN.
    California
    State Focus

    California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development

    The Golden State has launched a program that promotes inclusive procurement as the prerequisite for a resilient supply chain.
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