Inland Empire: A National Model For Apprenticeship
An advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program is being expanded in California's Inland Empire and desert regions with a $700,000 grant.
New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages
All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018.
Amazon Bringing 2,000 New Jobs To Costa Rica
The decision will increase Amazon's total employment in Costa Rica to 9,500, making the company the country's largest employer in the services sector.
Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee
By the end of the year, the furniture company will create 200 new jobs at its new furniture warehouse and retail outlet in Wilson County, TN.
Retail Rush: Goodyear, Arizona
One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., nestled in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix region, Goodyear, AZ is in the midst of a retail boom that continues to grow.
Chewy Chooses North Carolina For $55M Fulfillment Center
The online pet supply retailer will create 1,200 jobs at its new e-commerce fulfillment center in Rowan County, NC.
March / April 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 2)
The March / April 2019 Issue features a look at workforce training programs, manufacturing growth, biotechnology and STEM leaders. Plus, data centers and green development.
Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral
The city with the second largest land mass—and one of the fastest growing populations—in Florida offers plenty of opportunities for commercial development.
Arkansas: Creating Competitive Communities
A new Competitive Communities Initiative in Arkansas aims to make locations across the state even more attractive for new and expanding businesses.
Dollar Tree Will Invest $130M In New Texas Distribution Center
The operator of discount variety stores plans to create more than 300 new jobs for the Rosenberg, TX and surrounding communities.
Illinois: Renewing The Midwest
Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) is attracting a number of renewable energy companies looking to reap the benefits of the legislation.
A Tale Of Two Cities: Amazon Picks NYC, Northern Virginia For New HQ
After an epic site selection process, Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across two new headquarters. Plus, Nashville lands 5,000 jobs.
Floor & Decor Creating 500 Jobs In Georgia
The specialty flooring retailer will relocate its headquarters and expand in Cobb County, GA.
Sweetwater To Create 1,000+ New Jobs In Northeast Indiana
The online retailer of music instruments and audio gear will invest more than $76.4 million to expand its 163-acre Fort Wayne headquarters campus.
Arizona: Billion Dollar Boom
The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries.
Inspire Brands Creating Over 1,100 Jobs With New Georgia HQ
Over the next six years, the multi-brand restaurant company will invest approximately $32 million in its new Sandy Springs, GA headquarters.
California: There’s Good Karma In The Valley
Moreno Valley is booming in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, adding more than 8.4 million square feet of industrial space in the past two years.
Retail: Alive and Kicking
Reports of the death of the retail sector—a fate that was widely assumed to be the outcome of an exponential increase in online purchases of consumer goods—were more than a bit premature.
FTD Companies Relocating HQ To Chicago
The global floral company’s headquarters relocation to Chicago is part its new strategic growth plan.
March / April 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 2)
The March / April 2018 Issue features the emerging cybersecurity sector, an exclusive interview with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, plus a look at biopharm, robots, STEM, data centers, and retail.
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.