Feature Story: Tennessee State of the Year AGAIN!
A powerhouse auto cluster, the nation’s most-improved education system and world-class infrastructure keep the volunteer state on its pedestal.
Cover Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Nevada wins the most hotly contested economic development prize in years by bagging Tesla's lithium battery plant near Reno. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast's gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia's skyline.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Expands In Bowling Green, KY
To encourage the investment and job growth in Warren County, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $500,000 through the Kentucky Business Investment program.
VOXX International To Expand Orlando, FL Headquarters And Manufacturing Center
VOXX International Company will expand manufacturing center and add $16.5 million in capital investment along with 134 new jobs.
State Focus: Mississippi’s Got It All
Low energy and operating costs, customized incentives and a highly skilled workforce have businesses flocking to the Magnolia State.
Energy Power Systems Announces New Manufacturing Facility In Pontiac, MI
EPS has enjoyed great support from the State of Michigan, including the Legislature, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; Oakland County; and the City of Pontiac.
Polaris Plans Alabama Facility
Polaris said the Alabama manufacturing facility will feature multiple assembly lines and state-of-the-art technologies.
Faurecia Inaugurates Seating Plant In Wentzville, MO
Facility proudly contributes to GM's "Motor Trend Truck of the Year" Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon.
Business Facilities: Tesla Gigafactory Is Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities recognizes the three most significant economic development projects of the year: Tesla's battery factory in Nevada, Washington's retention of the Boeing facility in Everett, and the new Comcast Center in downtown Philadelphia.
Tennessee Repeats As BF’s State Of The Year
The Volunteer State becomes the first back-to-back winner of Business Facilities' top annual honor.
Mercedes-Benz USA Moving From New Jersey To Georgia
Mercedes-Benz USA has announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Montvale, NJ to Fulton County, GA, near Atlanta.
Empty Pipe Cinch
With oil prices collapsing, the no. 1 priority in Congress is to build a new oil pipeline.
Nissan And Tennessee Partner To Train Future Manufacturing Workforce
The training center will develop a pipeline of skilled workers for Nissan’s Tennessee manufacturing operations and critical opportunities for current and prospective employees to learn valuable skills in advanced manufacturing.
Kubota Tractor To Open New Distribution Center In Edgerton, KS
Kubota plans to have the facility operational during the third quarter of 2015.
Subaru Looking To Move HQ From Cherry Hill To Camden, NJ
Final decision is expected by April 2015 and subject to this approval, Subaru plans to complete the project by fourth quarter, 2016 or early 2017.
M-TEK Locating New Headquarters In Murfreesboro, TN
New North American Headquarters for automotive supplier will employ 250, with 100 new jobs.
Fisher Dynamics Selects Evansville For First Indiana Operation
Michigan-based auto seat mechanism supplier chooses Indiana for new operations.
Bridgestone Opens Off Road Radial Tire Manufacturing Facility In Aiken County, SC
South Carolina plant extends company leadership in large and ultra-large earthmoving tires for mining and aggregates applications.
Ready to Roar
Detroit emerges from bankruptcy with its dignity intact.
Honda Chooses Ontario For An Investment Of $857 Million
Honda became the first Japanese automaker to manufacture in Canada when it opened its Alliston assembly plant in 1986. It added a second assembly plant in 1998 and an engine plant in 2008.
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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure
The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.