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KF Aerospace Investing $23M In Ontario Expansion
The expanded aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will create more than 275 new jobs.
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions
With more than 40 projects to choose from in our 2018 Deal of the Year competition, our judges had to put in overtime to designate 10 worthy recipients of our Honorable Mentions.
Toyota Doubles Down On Ontario
The Japanese auto giant will invest $1.09 billion to upgrade plants in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario, adding 1,450 jobs.
Molson Coors Building Its Most Modern Facility In Canada
The new Longueuil brewery and distribution center is one of the largest investments in the brewer’s history and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to Greater Montreal.
Destinations For Foreign Direct Investment: FDI Lives Here
The competition for foreign direct investment is intensifying, with locations far and wide vying to become prime destinations for FDI.
September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
CGI Will Create 300 High-Tech Jobs In Quebec
The new center of excellence in Drummondville will expand CGI's global delivery network of services.
GlaxoSmithKline Canada Investing $28M In Ontario
The investment will fund facility improvements, equipment purchases and enhanced manufacturing capabilities at the pharmaceutical company’s Mississauga facility.
Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named
Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.
Startups: Knowledge-Based Heart Of Canada
Fredericton, Canada has developed an entrepreneurial hub that is a one-stop shop where startups can access a variety of programs to spur new businesses.
Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
May / June 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 3)
The May / June 2018 Issue features the top workforce training programs and incentives, plus a look at Canada, Nevada, cybersecurity, call centers, and more.
Siemens Establishing Cybersecurity Center In New Brunswick
The Siemens Cybersecurity Centre, located at Knowledge Park in Fredericton, will tap into New Brunswick’s emerging cybersecurity ecosystem and ultimately create up to 60 jobs.
Canada Invests In Toyota, Supports Thousands Of Jobs In Ontario
The $85.4M investment will support Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada's $1B investment in its Ontario plants and more than 8,000 jobs, plus create 450 new jobs.
STEM Leaders
Locations across the country are racing to make sure their higher ed resources are producing stem-skilled graduates. Here are our picks for the top tier of the leaderboard.
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage
As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
Canada: Flood Protection And Development Go Hand In Hand
Toronto’s ambitious Ports Land project is creating infrastructure that can adapt to rising water while opening up new vistas for development.
Marine Manufacturer To Open New Alabama Plant
Scheduled to open next month, Canada-based AdvanTec's Robertsdale, AL facility will employ 46 workers.
U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings
California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
Nestlé Canada Investing $40M In Ice Cream Factory Expansion
The expansion will increase production capabilities at the company’s London ice cream factory, which supplies all of Canada with brands including Hӓagen-Dazs, Parlour and Drumstick.
Canada’s New Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster To Create 13,500 Jobs
The US$748 million investment nationwide positions Canada for an innovation boom in high-growth sectors.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
Amazon Reveals 20 Finalist Cities For HQ2
From among the 238 proposals to host its second headquarters in North America, Amazon has selected the 20 cities still in contention for the $5B HQ2 and its 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Canada Investing Over $33M In Automotive Growth
Eleven companies in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia will receive support from the federal government to advance automotive tech, create more than 2,600 jobs.
PropertyGuys.com Expanding In New Brunswick, Canada
Canada’s largest private-sale real estate network is expanding its business services center in Moncton, New Brunswick, creating up to 30 jobs with support from the province.
Logistics: No Drivers Needed
While it may take quite a few years before autonomous vehicles hit the road, much progress has been made in this technology that companies hope will have long-term logistical benefits.
Amazonia, USA
The RFPs are in and we all can't wait for the climax of the runaway hit economic development reality show: HQ2, The Survivor.
Canada Superclusters Will Promote Innovation, Economic Growth
Up to five superclusters will energize regional economies and help build a skilled workforce, enhance Canada's global competitiveness, and create thousands of well-paying jobs.
Global Investment In Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Rising
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy security are the largest drivers for investment in the U.S. and Canada, finds Johnson Controls’ new Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Agri-Plastics Investing $4.5M In Nebraska
The Canadian company will establish a nearly 160,000-square-foot operation in Sidney, NE where it will manufacture calf housing products.
Duel in the Sky
By slapping a hefty tariff on Bombardier, the U.S. fires the opening salvo of what may become a trade war with Canada and the U.K.
The Big Prize
Amazon launches a public bidding war for its second corporate headquarters in North America.
Supply Chain Reaction
As the renegotiation of NAFTA begins, the hemispheric supply chain may be the biggest obstacle to major revisions.
Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle
It takes a variety of participants and processes to make the food industry a whole industry. And so far the pieces together seem to indicate a year of success.
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