Crop Conglomerates
The world's biggest biotechnology success story is having some unintended consequences.
Food Processing: All Dishes Should Not Be Served Cold
In the food processing competition, the accommodating early bird gets the worm. This means adjusting processing, ingredients and labeling to meet shifting consumer tastes and priorities.
Snack Maker Investing $15M In Second Indiana Facility
Pretzels Inc., a pretzel and snack producer, will expand its Plymouth, IN operations, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2020.
Clif Bar Opens Sustainable Bakery In Idaho
The sustainability-focused facility in Twin Falls, ID uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach that connects people with nature and the well-being it provides.
MillerCoors Investing $60M In Virginia
The beverage company will expand its Shenandoah brewery in Rockingham County, VA creating 27 new jobs.
Ken’s Foods Growing In Lebanon, IN
The national foods producer is setting up a new $90.5M manufacturing and distribution center in Lebanon, IN, creating 150 new jobs.
July / August 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 4)
The 12th Annual Rankings Report stars in Business Facilities' July / August 2016 issue. Plus, a look at New Mexico, Florida, Arizona, Kentucky, Kansas, New England, Advanced Manufacturing, and Food Processing.
Nevada: Shining Up the Silver State
Nevada is famous as a gambling mecca, but businesses will find a skilled workforce that offers a sure bet on success.
Alabama: Generating Growth From The Ground Up
Consumer trends are creating a groundswell for locally sourced foods, creating new opportunities for Alabama’s farmers to bring their products to market.
Michigan: Flex-N-Gate Corp. Puts Plant in Detroit
The auto supplier will invest $95 million in a 500,000-square-foot production facility in the motor city, creating 650 new jobs.
Weston Foods Picks Indiana For U.S. HQ
The Canada-based baked goods producer will invest $1.6 million to renovate a 200,000-square-foot facility in Brownsburg, IN.
Wisconsin: Milwaukee Tool Adding 600 Jobs In Brookfield
The manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools is undertaking a 200,000-square-foot expansion, including a new four-story office building.
Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement
From water technology and food processing to energy, power and control, companies in Wisconsin that recognize their mutual dependency and have formed partnerships to address common challenges are thriving and creating new economic opportunities.
State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected
You’ll find the best of both worlds in Arkansas: a folksy place where people still say hello to strangers on the street, while cutting-edge technology is embraced on local plant floors.
Global Demand For French Fries Spurs ConAgra Expansion
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston will invest $200M to expand its french fry processing operations in Richland, WA, creating 128 jobs.
Business Report-New Jersey: Jet.com Expands HQ in Hoboken
The e-commerce enterprise will double the size of its corporate offices at the Waterfront Corporate Center III, and Allied Specialty Foods decides to stay put in New Jersey.
Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation
The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corp. will adopt best practices and focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service.
Cargill Protein HQ To Remain In Kansas
After working with the state of Kansas and the city of Wichita, Cargill has decided to keep its protein business headquarters in Kansas.
Mary’s Gone Crackers Expands, Relocates HQ To Nevada
Manufacturer of organic and gluten-free healthy snacks will open a 420,000-square-foot manufacturing and R&D facility in Reno, creating 200 jobs.
Michigan Hot Dog Maker To Expand, Hire 140 Workers
Kent Quality Foods received a $750,000 performance-based grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to support the $35M expansion.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.