COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings
Our 9th annual report card of the state, metro and international pecking order features more than 50 rankings categories, including new energy rankings and a close look at which locations are maintaining/upgrading critical infrastructure. From the July/August 2013 issue.
BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana
The National Support Center Project includes a new $192-million data center, which will replaces a 34-year-old facility, as well as office and warehouse space.
BUSINESS REPORT: Minnesota — SICK Inc. Relocates And Expands Facilities In Minnesota
The sensors and safety systems maker moves production to the new Eagle Creek Industrial Park. From the May/June 2013 issue.
Disasters, Demographics and Diapers
Nine months after hurricane-induced power outages, hospitals in the Atlantic states get ready for a surge in "Sandy babies."
FEATURE STORY: The Story Of Storage
As the industry advances cloud computing and greener operations, leading data centers are no longer sprawling cells of overheating computers and complex cables. From the March/April 2013 issue.
Duke Energy Selects Five South Carolina Properties For Potential Industrial Development
Ideal candidates for Duke Energy's site readiness program are 75 acres or larger, served by the utility. A qualified site can be either best suited for a single, large industrial facility or data center, or well-suited for a potential industrial park (multi-tenant site).
Stream Data Centers Achieves LEED Gold For New Richardson, TX Facility
National data center developer expands its commitment to sustainable design and development.
Winners and Losers
Our expert says the new demographics for development mean the most viable way to create jobs may be to steal them from your competitors.
SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, State of New Jersey
New Jersey continues to build on its strengths and tax incentives to cultivate new development sectors. From the March/April 2013 issue.
Facebook Announces New Data Center For Altoona, IA
Wind energy is one of the factors behind Facebook's decision to locate its latest data center in Iowa.
Digital Realty Announces Data Center Lease With RenderWurks In Dallas, TX
Geographic diversity is increasing the demand for large-scale server or 'rendering' farms like Renderwurks, provider of server farms for animation and computer generated visual effects.
TVA And Deloitte Consulting Name First Metro Primary Data Center Site
TVA hired Chicago-based Deloitte Consulting to identify and evaluate locations for data centers in the seven-state TVA service area. Deloitte’s study found the 10.6-acre site in Knoxville is readily accessible, has a strong telecommunications infrastructure and availability of reliable electricity—all criteria for a primary site for a data center company.
Indatus And Mocura To Establish Headquarters In Louisville, KY
Sister technology, software and communications companies to occupy renovated historic building; will create 100 jobs.
Fidelity Announces $20 Million Data Center in Greater Omaha
Fidelity Investments becomes first financial services firm to build a data center in Nebraska under the Nebraska Advantage tier. Oct 19, 2012 @ 2:35 PM
INDUSTRY FOCUS: Data Centers – Growing by Gigabytes
From the snow-capped Rockies of Wyoming to the scenic vistas of the Tennessee Valley, new data centers are popping up across the landscape as a hot growth sector continues to expand. From the May/June 2012 issue
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.