Standing Strong In Illinois
From the city of big shoulders and across the Land of Lincoln, the state of Illinois’ broad business support shows.
A New Energy For Louisiana
Louisiana’s climate action plan gains momentum with a federal grant toward decarbonizing the manufacturing sector.
No Slowdown In Sight
With its rich automotive heritage, Michigan’s SOAR Fund is helping to attract electric vehicle makers and more.
Virginia: Building A Green Future
A landmark wind energy project, sizable vertical farm, and new LEGO Group Factory powered by green energy are in development.
New York: Forward Momentum In The Empire State
Green CHIPS legislation aims to support semiconductors, while other sectors also grow.
Kentucky: Expanding Horizons
In Kentucky, an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is taking shape, while traditional industries maintain roots in the Bluegrass State.
Alabama: Soaring To New Heights
In Alabama, aerospace, aviation, and defense firms continue to expand, while “down to earth” industries also grow.
Connect With Tennessee
With its manufacturing sector full speed ahead, the Volunteer State also sees a national first for internet speed.
Florida: Navigating Success For Business
By land and by sea, Florida attracts business investment from various industry sectors including manufacturing and fintech.
Ohio: Capturing Attention, And Investments
In 2022, megaprojects from the semiconductor and automotive industries are boosting the Buckeye State.
Missouri: The Show-Me State Shines Bright
Plans for Meta to build a hyperscale data center in Kansas City, MO is among the projects popping up in the state.
Arkansas: Closing The Deal
A steady stream of new and expanding business keeps Arkansas moving, backed by the Natural State's great quality of life.
South Carolina: Full Steam Ahead
Its east coast location coupled with friendly business climate is propelling South Carolina’s appeal to businesses of all sizes.
Business Report: Louisiana Fights Back
As Covid hopefully recedes, Pelican State leaders are hopeful that 2022 will be a good year for Louisiana economic development.
GE Appliances Launches Imaginative New Co-Creation Center In Connecticut
A destination for co-creation, CoCREATE Stamford will merge innovation, education and inspiration, and bring small appliances manufacturing back to Connecticut.
Tennessee: Thermo Fisher Puts $100-Million Plant in Wilson County
Waltham, MA-based Thermo Fisher Scientific‘s new single-use technology assembly facility will create 1,400 new jobs.
Alabama: Hanwha Cimarron Puts $130 Million Plant In Opelika
The new facility in Northeast Opelika Industrial Park will produce carbon fiber-wrapped, high-pressure storage tanks.
New Mexico: Intel Plans $3.5 Billion Expansion In Rio Rancho
Semiconductor giant Intel will create 700 high-wage jobs at its chip fab in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Mississippi: Milwaukee Tool Expands In Grenada And Clinton
Hardware maker Milwaukee Tool expects to create 800 new jobs in Grenada, MS and will add 400 more in Greenwood, Jackson and Olive Branch.
First Solar Puts $680 Million PV Plant In NW Ohio
The new facility in Lake Township, OH will expand the company’s PV solar panel capacity by 3.3 gigawatts.
2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards
The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award
Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.