Location Focus
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Florida: To Space and Beyond
When people look up in Florida, they see more than just the sun shining. They see a bright future with a limitless horizon.
State Focus: Tennessee Reigns Supreme In The Southeast
The Business Facilities back-to-back State of the Year honoree shows no signs of slowing down its jobs juggernaut, with every week bringing a new project to the volunteer state.
State Focus: Washington – A Legendary Place To Do Business
Construction cranes are dotting the idyllic skies in the northwest, where, among other projects, the new world headquarters of Amazon is taking shape amid a bustling real estate market.
State Focus: Southern California – Where The Leading Edge Lives
So Cal’s Leading Edge has the right stuff to deliver advanced materials, clean transport systems and green energy, as well as the world’s most advanced aircraft.
State Focus: Industry Is Not The Only Thing Buzzing In Utah
Utah continues to soar to new heights in business, community and quality of life.
State Focus: Mississippi’s Got It All
Low energy and operating costs, customized incentives and a highly skilled workforce have businesses flocking to the Magnolia State.
State Focus: Iowa Keeps Attracting Major Business Expansions
Fiscal stability, a low cost of doing business and a skilled workforce are a formula for growth in the Hawkeye State.
State Focus: Oklahoma – Oil, Cattle and Much, Much More
The Sooner State is diversifying into a variety of hot growth sectors, including a rapidly expanding hub of data centers.
Location Focus: New Jersey – The Place For Giant Opportunities
The Garden State fields a powerful lineup of assets for business, including a highly educated workforce and game-changing tax incentives.
State Focus: Indiana – A State Of Action
Indiana continues to prove that it can get the job done.
Location Focus: Texas – Big and Getting Bigger
There’s no "mercy" rule in economic development: the Lone Star State keeps crushing the competition.
Industry Focus: Ports & FTZs – Drivers For Commerce And Trade
Foreign-trade zones are playing a greater role in development efforts geared to increased imports and exports.
Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Florida’s economy shines on after a temporary sunset.
Location Focus: Illinois – Trying To Make Headway In Every Way
The Land of Lincoln is pulling out all the stops in the name of economic progress.
Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side
With world-class ports and a renewed commitment from Boeing to anchor it’s thriving aerospace sector, Washington is ready to take on all comers.
Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas
Numerous new projects have been drawn to North and South Carolina, where the welcome mat has been set out for innovators and manufacturers across a wide range of industries.
Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths
New York is leveraging its world-class higher education system with an aggressive incentives program geared to business startups.
LOCATION FOCUS: Sooner or Later You’ll Choose Oklahoma
The opportunities and advantages of planting your business in the geographic center of the U.S. abound.
LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of...
A business destination that removes roadblocks for the good of its people, Indiana is proof that when you rip away the red tape and work together, cooperation brings results.
STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
Low taxes, tort reform, a growing population and the availability of a skilled workforce are tough to beat when
the Lone Star State competes for new jobs. From the September/October 2013 issue.
Rankings & Awards
18th Annual Rankings: 2022 Global Rankings Report
The U.S. and China earned the top two spots for Foreign Direct Investment (Worldwide) in Business Facilities’ 2022 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy
If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.
Business Facilities Featured Location Videos
[VIDEO] Made Possible in Lehigh Valley
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.