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The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.


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The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.
06/21/2021
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    Latest: January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1) - The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.

    January / February 2021
    Recent Issues

    January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1)

    The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.
    2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
    Awards & Rankings

    2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.
    Grön Fuels refinery
    Awards & Rankings

    Silver Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Louisiana, a giant in the production of fossil fuels, is busy preparing for a green future with a $9.2-billion complex that will make diesel from renewable feedstocks.
    Centene
    Awards & Rankings

    Bronze Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Centene is bringing its $1B East Coast headquarters to Charlotte, NC, creating more than 1 million square feet of new office space.
    2020 DOTY Honorable Mention Awards
    Awards & Rankings

    Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions.
    supply chain
    Industry Focus

    Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain

    Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns.
    2020 Deal Of The Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Tesla Gigafactory In Texas Is BF’s 2020 Deal Of The Year

    Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has earned BF's 2020 Deal of the Year Gold Award for landing the Tesla Gigafactory project, which will create 5,000 jobs in the region.
    Greater Rochester Enterprise
    Snapshots

    Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise

    Matt Hurlbutt, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise, discusses the region's Economic Gardening program, along with its status as a high-tech, life sciences and food processing hub.
    North Carolina 2020 State of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year

    North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2020 State of the Year, the first time the Tar Heel State has earned the magazine’s top honor.
    Kentucky
    State Focus

    Kentucky: Putting Expansion On The Fast Track

    Companies looking to hit the ground running in the recovery are flocking to the Bluegrass State, where red tape is cut so ribbons can be cut.
    Hartford Region insurance industry
    Industry Focus

    Insurance Industry Locations: Shaping The New World Of Insurance

    The Hartford Region is home to the headquarters of most of the leading global players in the insurance sector. The insurance industry generates more than $16 billion in output in the region, employing more than 70,000.
    biotech companies
    Industry Focus

    Biotech: Prosperous Partnerships

    From supplements to skincare, it may be surprising to learn that biotech companies are routinely being sought after to help resolve issues such as taste and sustainability.
    quality of life
    Feature Story

    Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live

    Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
    Colorado Governor Jared Polis
    Governor's Report

    Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights

    Gov. Jared Polis is keeping Colorado ahead of the curve on today’s biggest challenges, including providing recovery relief for small businesses and preparing to lead the clean-energy economy.
    COVID-19 economic development
    Cover Story

    COVID-19: The Road To Recovery

    Economic development organizations and government officials have joined forces with local businesses to keep creating inspiring and innovative ways to meet the most urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories.
    November / December 2020
    Recent Issues

    November / December 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 6)

    In the November / December 2020 Issue, we unveil our new 21st Century Site Seekers' Guide and Site Seekers’ Guide Featured Locations Directory. Plus an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.
    River Ridge
    Industry Focus

    The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials

    River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water.
    Baltimore, Maryland
    State Focus

    Maryland: Getting Busy In Baltimore

    Increasing cargo volumes (and the largest container vessels in the world) are sailing into the Port of Baltimore, lifting Maryland’s economic tide.
    Illinois
    State Focus

    Illinois: The Intersection Of Talent And Innovation

    A great logistics network and a world-class education system enable the Land of Lincoln to generate the fifth-highest GDP among states.
    Canada cleantech
    Location Focus

    Canada: Investing In A Cleantech Future Up North

    Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is investing $25 million in nine startups, part of an effort to position Canada as a global cleantech leader.
    Genesee County, NY
    State Focus

    Genesee County: Generating Growth In A New York Minute

    In Genesee County, the 1,250-acre Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) has two campuses available for development.
    Vicksburg, MS
    State Focus

    Mississippi: Modeling A Battle Plan For COVID-19

    Scientists at Vicksburg’s ERDC have been deploying Supercomputers to develop models illustrating how the coronavirus spreads.
    agribusiness
    Industry Focus

    Agribusiness: Both Sides Of The Coin

    Even when it would seem so, not everything is simply win-win—especially when adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 and keeping vital supply lines open for essentials.
    Tomball, Texas
    State Focus

    Texas: Open For Business

    The pandemic and low oil prices hit Texas with a one-two punch, but the Lone Star State is still a leader in big-ticket projects.
    advanced manufacturing
    Industry Focus

    Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Muscle Joins The Fight

    In locations throughout the nation, advanced manufacturing facilities and resources are being enlisted in the fight against COVID-19.
    startup ecosystems
    Feature Story

    Startup Ecosystems: Seeding The Land With Startups

    Locations are nurturing startup ecosystems with access to skilled labor, angel investors, higher ed resources and an affordable quality of life that is attracting talent.
    COVID-19 Response
    Feature Story

    COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update

    Economic development organizations and local businesses keep finding inspiring and innovative ways to join forces to meet the most urgent needs of this unprecedented crisis.
    Gov. Mike DeWine
    Governor's Report

    Staying Safe And Strong In Ohio

    When the Coronavirus arrived in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine was ready. Putting public health first, Ohio quickly established best practices for staying safe and strong, a blueprint for its recovery.
    Cybersecurity
    Cover Story

    Cybersecurity 2.0

    The red-hot growth sector of cybersecurity has created more than a million new jobs. The bad news: half of these critical cyber jobs are going unfilled due to a shortage of skilled workers.
    September / October 2020
    Recent Issues

    September / October 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 5)

    The September / October 2020 Issue features prime locations for the cybersecurity industry, and an update on economic development's response to COVID-19. Plus, startups, food processing and more.
    Arizona
    State Focus

    Arizona: Silicon Makes Gold In The Copper State

    Businesses choosing to locate their next facility in Arizona will discover there’s gold in the Copper State.
    Consumers Energy
    Utilities

    Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond

    As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper.
    New Mexico
    State Focus

    New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse

    Cutting-edge global players in advanced manufacturing are flocking to New Mexico for its superior logistics and one of the fastest border crossings.
    North Carolina incentive programs
    State Focus

    Incentivizing Growth: Tarheel Temptations Reel In Big Fish

    Through two popular incentive programs, the North Carolina Department of Commerce tailors grants to help attract jobs and the company making an investment.
    e-commerce
    State Focus

    Georgia: E-Commerce Boom Favors Savannah

    To meet surging demand for additional longer-term storage space, the GPA will develop 145 acres next to the Port of Savannah.
    River Ridge Commerce Center
    State Focus

    Leading A Clean Energy Transition In Indiana

    Hoosier Energy is diversifying its power generation mix with a long-range resource plan that expands low-cost wind, solar, natural gas and storage.
    tourism
    Industry Focus

    Tourism & Gaming: Adjusting To A New Normal

    Your favorite attractions will have a different look this year. Hint: Star Wars troopers will be enforcing social distancing rules and Mickey will be wearing a mask.
    Louisiana
    State Focus

    Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State

    Louisiana has created a Resilient Louisiana Commission (with 15 associated task forces) to chart a path toward safely reopening the economy and making the Pelican State more resilient for the long-term.
    New England
    Regional Focus

    New England: More Than The Sum Of Its Parts

    Taken individually each state in New England has a lot to offer, but taken as a region they are a force to be reckoned with.
    Florida
    State Focus

    Florida Tech Time

    The Sunshine State is used to making things grow, this includes its tech industry, where Florida is sprouting thousands of new jobs.
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    Business Facilities & COVID-19

    Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency 

    Canada
    Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains.

    Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

    Industry Focus
    Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.

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    Site Selection

    Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

    Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.

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    Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

    Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

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