Iowa’s Culver Battles Economic Downturn with a Surge of New Jobs
A $700-million infrastructure initiative, national leadership in IT services and wind-power manufacturing give the Hawkeye State plenty of reasons to be bullish about the future.
2008 Economic Deal of the Year Awards: Gold
Gold Award: Infrastructure, Education and Quality of Life Convince Rolls-Royce To Deliver a Jet-Powered Boost for Growth in Virginia
2008 Economic Deal of the Year Awards: Silver
Silver Award: Tennessee Snares the Big Prize: Volkswagon's $1-billion Assembly Plant
2008 Economic Deal of the Year Awards: Bronze
Bronze Award: $2-billion Uranium Processing Plant Will Fuel Enrichment of Eastern Idaho's Economy
2008 Economic Deal of the Year Awards: Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention
Prime Location: Kodak Develops a Megasite in Upstate New York
Eastman Business Park offers existing facilities, onsite power and water supplies, and 300 acres of undeveloped property for sale or lease.
Anatomy of a Deal: Studley Finds a New Space for MySpace
An inside look at how a leading broker found the perfect site in Los Angeles for Fox's burgeoning Interactive Media unit.
Essential Relocation Tips
For the third consecutive year, we've asked a select panel of industry experts to provide some need-to-know information about how, when, and why to relocate.
Editors’ Location Picks 2008
These gems didn't just catch our eye with a quick flash. Their consistent economic development sparkle earned them front-and-center display in our annual showcase.
Economic Development 2.0
E-cities. Cyber communities. Broadband economies. Byte by byte, digital infrastructures are being built all around us, and visions of the future are becoming reality.
2008 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Our annual look at the top-ranked localities reflects the fierce competition driving economic development across all regions. We have beefed up our criteria for selecting the best of the best to keep pace with the sophistication and diversity of these efforts.
The Greening of America
Cities large and small are racing to mandate sustainable building practices, while developers and property owners are discovering that "going green" makes good business sense.
Economic Development in a Flash
How Micron and Intel's Joint Venture Became Utah's Largest Business Investment
Businesses on the Move
In our fourth annual top executive interview, KPMG's relocation and expansion expert, Hartley Powell, reveals site selection trends and the truth about financial incentives.
Outside the Biotechnology Clusters
Every year, more locations promote themselves as hot spots for biotechnology. Do any of them have the potential to become the next San Diego or Boston? Business Facilities has uncovered a few areas showing promise.
Capturing the Creative Class
American cities are in the midst of a battle for today's best and brightest workforce.
2007 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh region, and Westinghouse Electric Company share first place in the 2007 Business Facilities Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
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: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.