Two Business Expansions Bring 125 New Jobs To Michigan
Electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra is adding second location in Walker, while German auto supplier MAHLE is expanding in St. Johns.
Toyota Boshoku America Creating 400 Jobs In Alabama
The automotive supplier will invest more than $50 million to build a new manufacturing facility in the Breeding North Industrial Park in Athens, AL.
Multimatic Investing More Than $22M In Indiana Expansion
The Canada-based automotive engineering and manufacturing company will create up to 75 jobs in an expansion of its Allen County, IN operations.
California Dreamin’
A network of leaders came together at the California Economic Summit to help make sure that opportunity and a sustainable environment are watchwords for growth in the Golden State.
GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV
The project will add 400 jobs at the Orion Township assembly plant; GM will also invest $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding 700 new jobs
Toyota Ramps Up U.S. Investment
By 2021, Toyota will now invest nearly $13 billion in its U.S. operations with plans to add nearly 600 new jobs at American manufacturing plants
South Korean Auto Supplier Picks Alabama For First U.S. Facility
Yongsan Automotive USA will invest more than $5.5 million to open a manufacturing facility in Opelika, AL that will employ 150 workers after three years.
OSR Inc. Investing $7M In Indiana Expansion
The Japanese-owned automotive fastener manufacturer will construct and equip a new 82,395-square-foot facility Columbus, IN.
SuperATV Investing $4.35M In Louisiana
The all-terrain vehicle parts manufacturer will create 75 news jobs at its new Shreveport, LA manufacturing and distribution center.
FCA To Create Nearly 6,500 Jobs With Michigan Expansion
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will invest $4.5 billion to build a new assembly plant in Detroit and add production at five existing Michigan facilities
Togo North America Investing $11.4M In Tennessee
The Japan-based auto supplier will create 58 new jobs with a new production facility in Portland, TN.
2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award
Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station will be restored to greatness as the centerpiece of Ford’s new 1.2 million-square-foot Corktown campus and mobility hub.
January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1)
The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Silver Award
A partnership between Japanese auto giants Mazda and Toyota brings a $1.6-billion automotive assembly plant to the Huntsville, AL region.
ATV Parts Manufacturer To Launch Operations In Indiana
Armor Plastics, a new plastic coating company, will invest $13.4 million to revitalize a vacant industrial site in Madison, IN.
Nexteer Automotive Opens New Production Facility In India
Nexteer Automotive recently celebrated the opening of its new production facility in Chennai, India, where it expects to create 150 jobs by the end of this year.
Volkswagen Will Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The company has selected Chattanooga as the U.S. base for its electric vehicle production and will invest $800 million in the facility.
Fuyao North America Opening Processing Center In South Carolina
The auto glass supplier will invest $16.1 million and create 70 new jobs at its new Greenville County, SC processing center.
South Carolina: Cherokee County Lands $75 Million Recycling Facility
Green Tech Solution, a subsidiary of an investment company based in Tianjin, China, will process plastics, scrap metal and electronics at the South Carolina plant.
Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award
New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest.
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: The Rhode Island Advantage
Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.