Empty Pipe Cinch

With oil prices collapsing, the no. 1 priority in Congress is to build a new oil pipeline.
Iceland Volcano.

Saxo Bank’s 10 Outrageous Predictions For 2015

Steen Jakobsen of Saxo Bank comments: "Inflation has fallen to its lowest in decades, interest rates have followed and energy prices are sharply lower. The lack of volatility in data and in asset markets has given investors a false sense of security; we could be in for a rollercoaster ride in 2015.
IPO stock tickers.

2014 Realizes Strongest U.S. IPO Numbers In More Than A Decade

As of December, there were 288 IPOs on U.S. exchanges, which raised $95.2b, a 54% increase in capital over 2013.

Crystal Ball 2015

BF's interstellar drones go into the future and bring back next year's headlines.
Zuckerberg with laughing executive.

Buying the Rope

The titans of Silicon Valley bow before China's new Internet Czar.

They’re Coming to Take Us Away, Pt. 2

The world's smartest man says artificial intelligence may doom the human race.
Pentagon wasting money.

Money to Burn

Want to rank the biggest waste of economic development funds? We already know the winner.
The Port of Oswego provides on-dock rail-and-truck loading, making for a smooth transition of goods to market. The Port’s just-in-time storage capabilities provide additional flexibility to delivery schedules.

Feature Story: Logistics – Big Wheels Keep On Rollin’

So far, 2014 has been a banner year for freight haulers, but this success has a down side: a capacity crisis may be looming.

Honda Chooses Ontario For An Investment Of $857 Million

Honda became the first Japanese automaker to manufacture in Canada when it opened its Alliston assembly plant in 1986. It added a second assembly plant in 1998 and an engine plant in 2008.
Top relocation destinations.

U.S., U.K. And Singapore Top Three Relocation Destinations For Multinational Corporations

According to a report from the Cartus Corporation, the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore are the top three places where multinational businesses are relocating employees.
SolarWorld in Hillsboro, OR.

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.
Reshoring US jobs from China. Uncle Sam.

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.
Frieden of the CDC.

Global Passport

The CDC director opposes a ban on travel from the Ebola hot zone in Africa. Why?

War Without Borders

Pope Francis was right: World War III has already started.
Executives at Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corporation (FTIC) break ground in Boone County, Indiana.

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.

Single Malt or Blended?

Scotland is deciding whether Great Britain becomes Medium-sized Britain

Inverted Pyramid

U.S. corporations keep engineering overseas mergers to avoid paying taxes.
RiverBend

Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

More states are forming public-private partnerships to leverage the expertise of leading businesses in luring new projects.
CanAm Coal

CanAm Announces Corporate Restructuring

The relocation reflects the reality that the CanAm's principal operating assets are located in North Western Alabama.
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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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure

The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.