2023 Deal Of The Year

Toyota, Tesla, Scout Motors, Amazon Web Services Top 2023 Deals Of The Year

EV industry, data center investments took top honors in Business Facilities’ annual awards, which recognize significant corporate relocation and expansion investments.
Norfolk Southern

$3.1B Invested Along Norfolk Southern’s Rail Network Last Year

In 2023, Norfolk Southern helped 62 industrial development customers generate 4,156 new jobs along its rail network.
Legrand Dayton Ohio Distribution Facility

Legrand Builds Distribution, Operations Facility In Dayton, Ohio

Determined to offer faster shipping times to customers nationwide, Legrand built a new distribution and operations facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Universal Logistics To Create 45 Jobs In Botetourt County

Universal Logistics Holdings plans to invest roughly $50 million to expand its footprint in Botetourt County, Virginia.
Santa’s Reindeer

Breaking News: USDA Issues Permit For Santa’s Reindeer To Enter U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc.
Energy Virginia

Energy-Related Projects Bring $86M In Investment To Virginia

Two projects will create a total of 545 new jobs in Virginia: CEEUS, Inc. will create 30 new jobs in Hanover County, and Framatome will create 515 jobs in the City of Lynchburg.
DHL Supply Chain North Carolina

DHL Supply Chain To Invest $40M In North Carolina

Logistics industry giant DHL Supply Chain will expand in Rowan County, NC, creating 80 jobs in the Piedmont Region. Plus, DMA Industries and Millwork & Panel grow in Columbus and Catawba counties.
JobsOhio

Worldpay, Mobis, And Keller Logistics Make Moves In Ohio

Worldpay is relocating its global headquarters to Cincinnati, while an EV battery maker and a logistics firm are making big investments in Ohio.

TMC Transportation To Invest $38M In SC Expansion

TMC Transportation has a 25-year history in South Carolina, and plans to invest $38 million to expand its regional headquarters in the state.
Empire State Development

Why New York? A Q&A With Hope Knight, Empire State Development

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight talks about how New York innovation and initiatives support growth in manufacturing, clean energy, and more.
Axcelis Massachusetts

Axcelis Opens New Logistics Center In Massachusetts

Axcelis Technologies' new Beverly, Massachusetts facility optimizes semiconductor industry supplier's operations, provides capacity for growth.   

Axle Logistics Invests $37.9M To Expand Headquarters In Knoxville

Axle Logistics will bring 651 new jobs to Knox County as part of the project, which includes building an 85,000-square-foot facility.
EquipmentShare

EquipmentShare Creates 151 New Jobs In Moberly, Missouri

EquipmentShare held a grand opening for its industrial and upfitting center and is investing more than $46 million in Moberly, Missouri.
Drexel Rail Site

Historic Drexel Rail Site Readies For Its Next Chapter

When the Drexel Furniture factory left town in the late ’90s, it took crucial jobs and community support with it. Discover how the public power Town of Drexel is writing this 100-acre rail site’s next chapter.

Kentucky Grand Openings Show Continued Economic Growth

Two companies that held grand openings for their facilities this month continue the trend of economic growth in Kentucky.
Michigan

Michigan Business Expansions Bring $23.5M Capital Investment

The expansion of two Michigan businesses will result in a $23.5 million capital investment, according to MEDC.
Lancaster County, South Carolina

Lancaster County: A Gold Mine Of South Carolina Opportunities In The Charlotte Metro

Lancaster County’s pro-business practices, affordability, and lifestyle have it among the nation’s fastest-growing counties, and there’s room to grow.

McNeilus Steel Adds Second Facility In Tennessee

McNeilus Steel Inc. plans to invest $23.4 million to expand its operations in Tennessee with the addition of a facility in Morrison.
Refresco Beverage New York

Refresco Plans $30.5M Expansion At Joplin, MO Site

Refresco, a national beverage bottling manufacturer, will invest $30.5 million to expand its Joplin, Missouri distribution center.
Georgia

Georgia Lands Automotive, Wastewater Facilities; Gains 500+ Jobs

Automotive and stormwater manufacturing projects will bring investments and more than 500 jobs to Georgia.
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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.
Economic Development Awards

Enter The 2024 EDO Awards! Deadline Extended To March 21

Submit your story to Business Facilities' editors for consideration in the 2024 Economic Development Organization Awards.
2023 Deals Of The Year

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.

[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

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.