Innovate Manufacturing To Locate First U.S. HQ In Knoxville
China-based Innovate Manufacturing will locate its first U.S. headquarters in Knoxville, investing $4.7 million in building upgrades and renovations and creating 50 new jobs.
Marching into China
The former Humvee plant in Indiana now makes Mercedes SUVs for export to China.
Business Facilities’ 2015 Global Rankings Report: China Leads In Renewable Energy Investment
China is the top-ranked nation among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders in Business Facilities’ annual Global Rankings Report. Switzerland retained its crown as the top-ranked nation in Global Competitiveness.
India’s Smart Cities Challenge: 100 Locales To Be Chosen
This Challenge characterizes a smart city as one focused "on the most pressing needs and on the greatest opportunities to improve quality of life for residents today and in the future."
China Outbound Real Estate Investment Reaches $10B
Chinese outbound capital flows into global commercial real estate markets have exceeded $10 billion in a year for the first time ever, according to the latest research from CBRE Group, Inc.
Chiyoda USA Corporation Expanding Its Putnam County, IN Operations
Japan-based automotive manufacturer expanding its footprint in the area and will create 300 jobs in Putnam County.
Opportunities And Challenges For Small And Midsized U.S. Manufacturing Businesses
Customer insights reveal that proximity to U.S. customers is a key competitive advantage.
Four Years Later
Radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster lands on the Japanese prime minister's roof.
D.C. Real Estate Continues Steady Decline Among Foreign Investors: NYC Takes Over From London...
China is expected to become the top U.S. investor in 2016 and beyond.
Buying the Rope
The titans of Silicon Valley bow before China's new Internet Czar.
SolarWorld Expanding In Oregon
SolarWorld is expanding solar panel and advanced cell production in Oregon; will add 200 jobs at company’s North American manufacturing hub.
Reassuring
The trend of manufacturing jobs returning to the U.S. from overseas continues to grow.
Gravy Train
A private-sector group—filled with former public officials—is lobbying to build a high-speed maglev train in the U.S.
Japanese Auto Parts Supplier Locates New Operations In Jamestown, IN
This is the first company with roots in Indiana’s sister state to invest in Indiana.
Yuhuang Chemical Announces Investment In Louisiana Methanol Project
First major Chinese foreign direct investment project in Louisiana will create 400 new direct jobs in St. James Parish and result in an estimated 2,700 total new jobs in the Southeast Region.
Fukushima: Year Three
The mega-disaster that won't go away isn't getting any better.
Feature Story: Indiana Governor’s Report – Homegrown Success In The Hoosier State
A skilled workforce and ultra-efficient government services make Indiana fertile ground for business growth and an attractive landing spot for foreign investment.
Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX
The Lone Star State’s job-creating juggernaut shows no signs of abating as new projects proliferate across a broad range of industries.
Orient Express
As Russia starts to sever its connections with the U.S., China plans a bold high-tech bridge between East and West.
Hacking and Hijacking
It may be time to rethink the rush towards in-flight Internet service for airline passengers.
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: City of Fontana – Open for Business
From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.