Chess pieces symbolizing high performance organizations.

Cracking The Code Behind The World’s Strongest Companies

New report from The Conference Board examines the DNA of high-performing organizations.

Business Report: Kansas – Logistics Park Kansas City Grows in Edgerton

Furniture manufacturer Flexsteel Industries and machinery supplier Kubota Tractor to open distribution centers at LPKC.
New York City seen from the Empire State Building.

Best For NYC Challenge Launched

NYC Economic Development Corporation and the Community of Certified B Corporations launch "Best for NYC" challenge, the first municipal public-private impact partnership in the world.
Governor quote.

Business Report: Iowa – BIVI Plans $110-Million Expansion of IA Biotech Facilities

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) makes a major capital investment in its animal health facilities in Fort Dodge and Ames.

First Word: Job One

Rogers writes, "The most successful locations in today’s ultra-competitive market are reaching down deep to meet this challenge—in some places, all the way down to their elementary schools."
Pen on top of money.

USDA Awards Loans And Grants To Support Rural Economic Development

Infrastructure investments funded through USDA grants will help create jobs and expand rural manufacturing.
Omnitracs.

Omnitracs Opens Its New HQ In Downtown Dallas, TX

The company relocated from San Diego to downtown Dallas into a space designed by BOKA Powell. The growing transportation technology firm houses over 500 employees. 

Business Report: Missouri – E-Commerce Fulfillment Center Set For Kansas City

ReallyGoodStuff.com will invest $3.4 million in its new facility, which will serve as a hub for online orders of school supplies.

Nissan To Undergo Major Expansion At Smyrna Facility

Automotive manufacturer to invest $160 million and support the creation of 1,000 new jobs.
Railcars.

Mervis Railcar Announces New Refurbishing Facility In Hutchinson, KS

The company will invest approximately $35 million and hire 150 workers at the facility in the next three years.

Selective Service

The second SelectUSA Summit was much bigger than the first. Will it be the last?
Gov. Bill Haslam recently presided over the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development in Nashville. The two-day conference featured educational sessions on a wide range of topics. 

Feature Story: Tennessee Governor’s Report – Staying Ahead Of The Curve

Tennessee has implemented reforms that have made its educational system the most improved in the nation, but Gov. Bill Haslam is aiming at a much bigger goal: building an army of skilled workers.
Stephen Moret, Secretary, LED.

Business Report: Louisiana – Matheson Tri-Gas Expands In Southwest Louisiana

The Lake Charles area project will supply Sasol’s petrochemical complex, creating more than 2,800 new jobs.
Blackridge TAC diagram.

Reno Lands Cyber Security Company Headquarters And Cyber Lab

BlackRidge Technology bringing jobs to the Northern Nevada region in its move from Santa Clara, CA to Reno.

Jobs Coming To Greensville County, VA | 510nano To Build New Headquarters

Solar power provider 510nano Incorporated to invest $11 million to relocate headquarters.
Golf Cart Bridge in Peachtree City, GA.

Business Report: Georgia – Mercedes-Benz USA Relocates Headquarters To Atlanta

The auto giant cites the quality of life in Metro Atlanta as a key factor in its decision to invest $74 million in a new facility, creating 800 jobs.
Over the next six months, will your company increase or decrease spending on business development activities?

Monthly Confidence Index For Equipment Finance Industry Highest In Four Years

"Over the next six months, will your company increase or decrease spending on business development activities?"
Avure high-pressure food processing system.

Avure Technologies Inc. Establishing Headquarters In Northern Kentucky

Avure to create state-of-the-art high-pressure processing food research lab.

California Dreamin’

The Golden State's reputation for a high cost of doing business doesn't seem to be hurting it.
One-piece nickel plate (20cm square and 2cm thick) used in injection moulding for production of optical parts.

CVMR To Establish Global Headquarters In Oak Ridge, TN

Advanced materials manufacturer to invest $313 million and create 620 jobs in this move from Toronto to Tennessee.
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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: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC

Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.