The Last Word With Mark Williams, Strategic Development Group
Even in the age of COVID-19, the process of selecting the right site for a business remains a crucial part of business activities across the country.
Mercedes-Benz, Niagara Bottling Growing Jobs, Investment In Alabama
Mercedes-Benz celebrates the opening of its new Woodstock, AL EV battery factory, while Niagara Bottling plans a new $112 million investment in Opelika.
ATC Drivetrain Picks Tennessee For New Manufacturing Operation
The OES remanufacturer of drivetrain and powertrain systems will invest $8.3 million to locate new facility, create 218 jobs in Knoxville, TN.
Electric Vehicle Industry Getting Charged Up In Canada
GM and POSCO Chemical building $400M cathode active material (CAM) plant to support electric vehicle supply chain; Canadian leaders support installation of EV chargers in Ontario.
Emerson Expands In Round Rock, CyberLandr Moves To Austin
Emerson will invest $9 million, create at least 50 new jobs; CyberLandr’s new R&D facility will support prototype development of RV/camper designed for Tesla's Cybertruck.
Ontario Invests in Clean Steelmaking Technology To Support Auto Sector
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton will be the first integrated steel mill in North America to transition off coal, and among the first in the world.
Envirotech Vehicles Picks Arkansas For EV Manufacturing Facility
Envirotech Vehicles purchased a 580,000-square-foot facility in Osceola, AR for its new electric vehicle manufacturing facility, where it will create more than 800 jobs.
Company Expansions To Create Nearly 3,600 New Jobs In Georgia
Carvana will create an additional 3,500 jobs with its Metro Atlanta expansion, while Titan Steel Doors will create 90 new jobs in Hart County.
Nissan Investing $500M In Mississippi Expansion
The automobile maker will retrain nearly 2,000 employees to build two all-new electric vehicles at its Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant.
Back To The Future
The iconic DeLorean car brand is coming to San Antonio with a new business strategy. Welcome back to the show!
Back To The Future: DeLorean Plans A Comeback In Texas
As it develops plans to build a new electric vehicle, DeLorean Motor Company has selected San Antonio, TX for its headquarters
2021 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Gold Award
Dozens of entries flooded our in-boxes promoting industry projects for the coveted Business Facilities’ Deal of the Year: For 2021, Ford and SK Innovation in West Tennessee landed the Gold.
2021 State Of The Year: Tennessee — Best Deals
With a number of major commitments, Tennessee had a banner year in terms of deal-making last year. That’s why it was named Business Facilities’ state with the Best Deals for 2021.
Tritium To Create 500 Jobs At Tennessee Manufacturing Base
Tritium, a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, will locate its U.S. manufacturing base in Lebanon, TN.
January / February 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 1)
The January / February 2022 issue features Business Facilities' 2021 State of the Year and Economic Deal of the Year awards. Plus, a look at Top Utilities and Shovel Ready Sites.
Quadrant Building $95M Magnet Manufacturing Facility In Kentucky
New $95 million Quadrant magnet manufacturing facility will create 200 jobs in Louisville, KY, provide rare-earth magnets for electric vehicle motors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: City of Fontana – Open for Business
From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.