July/August 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 4)

Business Facilities July/August 2015
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… | With New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno

Business Report: Missouri – Manufacturing Millions | Owens Corning will invest $90 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Joplin.

Cover Story: 2015 Business Facilities Rankings Report | Our 11th Annual Rankings Report is the most comprehensive evaluation we’ve ever produced, with more than 50 categories of state, metro and global benchmarks and more than 500 ranking results.

Cover Story: 2015 Rankings Report – Best States | Texas, California and Indiana notched the best across-the-board showings in our 2015 state rankings results, each garnering double- digit appearances on our top-10 lists.

Cover Story: 2015 Rankings Report – Top Metros | Does your hometown rule the roost in economic growth potential, tech jobs, logistics, tax climate and more than a baker’s dozen of other categories? To find out, head straight for our Metro Rankings.

Industry Focus: Digital Media On The Move | Utah and New Mexico are two big players in a digital media game that looks to have an infinite number of levels.

State Focus: Much More Than Fun In The Sun | Florida’s business climate matches its weather with bright, clear skies ahead leading to an even brighter economic development future.

State Focus: Arizona Is Ready For A High-Tech Future | The Copper State is home to quite a few locations that deserve the gold for industry success, market accessibility and a great quality of life.

Feature: Certified And Ready To Go | Site selectors are zeroing in on certified sites, which reduce develop- ment costs and put projects on a fast track to success. Join Jenny Vickers on our tour of locations that are fired up and ready to go.

State Focus: The World Comes To Illinois | The Land of Lincoln has built a $700-billion economy on a solid foundation of global commerce and growth sectors including finance and advanced manufacturing.

Special Report: Ready To Save Lives Today | The medical device industry is making great technologi- cal advances, but also facing significant regulatory challenges in bringing 21st-century tech to market.

Feature: Governor With A Global Reach | Gov. Nathan Deal has been piling up the frequent-flyer miles pitch- ing Georgia’s exports and attracting FDI to the Peach State. He gives BF the lowdown on his recent trip to Brazil in an exclusive interview.

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