Kyle Schulz, Chief Growth Officer, World Business Chicago

Chicago Offers Robust Business Climate

With a clear view on what the future holds, a Chicagoland location is a strong base for business, according to Kyle Schulz, Chief Growth Officer, World Business Chicago.
Maryland

Maryland Incentive Programs Target ‘Wide Range’ Of Companies

The Maryland Department of Commerce can tailor support services to the ‘sectors where it will have the greatest impact,’ according to Secretary Kevin Anderson.
Wyoming

Wyoming: Open For Opportunity

Wyoming is the long-standing tax climate leader, and a cross-section of industries are seeing growth in the Equality State .

Homegrown Delaware Firm Expansion Supports Its Defense And Semiconductor Work

Veteran-owned Phase Sensitive Innovations will expand R&D and manufacturing facilities for its radio-frequency components, devices and systems.
Virginia

Across Virginia, New And Expanding Firms Reflect Diverse Opportunities

From distribution to data sciences and from aerospace to manufacturing, a range of businesses have announced investments in the Commonwealth this spring.
Mobis Spain

Mobis Begins Building EV Battery System Plant In Spain 

Korea-based electric vehicle (EV) supplier Mobis will invest more than $128 million in Navarre, Spain to build the first electrification-dedicated plant in Western Europe.
Elevate, Salt Lake City, Utah

Roofing Manufacturer Opens Green Facility In Utah

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining’s new LEED-certified manufacturing and distribution center in Salt Lake City will expand service to customers in the West.
Firestone

Firestone Airide Invests $26M At Existing Kentucky And Tennessee Sites

A supplier of air springs for the EV industry, the company has opened distribution centers at its manufacturing sites in Williamsburg, KY and Dyersburg, TN.
South Carolina

South Carolina Is ‘Firing On All Cylinders,’ Governor Says

Leaders in The Palmetto State aim to build a ‘high-tech, diverse’ economy and increase awareness of the state’s commitment to its businesses.
Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sees ‘Tremendous Growth’ In New, Existing Companies

Two economic development programs awarded a combined $13.5 million to more than 175 businesses in 2023 alone, according to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Protomet Tennessee, Manufacturers Tennessee

Two Manufacturers Invest $29M To Expand In Tennessee

Protomet Corporation will create 250 new jobs in Roane County, Corky’s Food Manufacturing will create 28 new jobs in Memphis.

Mack Trucks To Be Made In Mexico

Expected to open in 2026, the plant will support the growth of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets through existing operations there.
Illinois

Business, Civic Leaders Build On Illinois’ Momentum

Incentives, ‘leading infrastructure,’ and a skilled workforce contribute to the influx of companies making moves in the Land of Lincoln.
BENTELER Steel/Tube Manufacturing Corporation

Louisiana Announces Over $58M In Manufacturing Investment In One Day

The three manufacturing projects announced today will create or retain approximately 600 jobs at locations in Northwest and Southwest Louisiana.
biopharmaceutical

In North Carolina, FUJIFILM Diosynth Investing $1.2B To Expand Biopharma Manufacturing

Building on the company's investment of $2 billion in 2021, the Wake County, NC plant is set to be the largest end-to-end biopharma manufacturing facility in North America.
New Jersey Economic Growth

New Jersey: Economic Growth Renewed

New Jersey saw a landmark year in 2023, with artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and manufacturing contributing to the Garden State's economic growth.
Michigan business expansions

Four Business Expansions To Create 144 Jobs In Michigan

Located in Kent and Bay counties, four recently-announced Michigan business expansion projects will create 144 jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
Manufacturing Industry

Digital Adaption Key To Manufacturing Industry

Embracing new technologies will be an important avenue as growth is projected to continue in the manufacturing industry.
York County, South Carolina

York County, South Carolina: Growing With Charlotte And Beyond

At the heart of the Carolinas’ largest metro, York County offers a diverse, thriving economy, great living choices, and room to grow.
South Carolina economic development

South Carolina: Supporting Business From Launch To Legacy

The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s new brand campaign reinforces the state’s commitment to companies’ long-term success.
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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.
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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.