Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City
Tyson is adding 25,000 square feet at its facility in Obion County, an $80-million investment creating 300 jobs.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Terry Gill, Secretary, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, discusses the commonwealth's workforce revolution, distribution and logistics industry, STEM jobs, and Build-Ready Certification program.
Logistics: No Drivers Needed
While it may take quite a few years before autonomous vehicles hit the road, much progress has been made in this technology that companies hope will have long-term logistical benefits.
Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency of U.S. advanced manufacturing.
Texas Governor Presented With 2016 State Of The Year Award
The Lone Star State earned Business Facilities' annual award for the third time in recognition of its business friendly climate that welcomes innovation and promises unlimited growth potential in years to come.
New Mexico Governor’s Report: A Catalyst For High-Tech Growth
A series of business friendly reforms and a “Fund of funds” initiated by Gov. Susana Martinez have transformed New Mexico into a growth leader and Facebook’s choice for its $500-million data center.
Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now
From national manufacturing innovation institutes to university-led high-tech clusters and incubators, locations far and wide are stepping up to bring tomorrow’s breakthroughs to today’s market.
September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)
The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Major Expansions Underway At KSU
Kansas State University, aiming to be a Top 50 public research university by 2025, is adding a bevy of new facilities.
Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes
Minnesota companies generated more than $19 billion in sales in 2016 from exports of agricultural, mining and manufacturing products.
Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
The five-parish area in SWLA is in the midst of a surge of more than $44 billion in mega-projects under construction.
Innovation Valley: A Mecca for Energy
The Knoxville, TN region’s energy test bed research hub is home to the Oak Ridge National Lab.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Nelson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, MEDC, discusses the state's new Creative Chambers Initiative, its award winning International Trade Program, the business climate for entrepreneurs and more.
Less Is More In New England
When it comes to employment rates, this six-state region has no trouble outperforming the national average.
Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
The Grand Canyon State has a robust ecosystem that attracts early-stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy talent to a wide range of growth sectors.
Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Florida’s huge market and business-friendly government policies help companies reach their growth and expansion goals with ease.
Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle
It takes a variety of participants and processes to make the food industry a whole industry. And so far the pieces together seem to indicate a year of success.
Serving The Cloud: Data Center Supply Races To Meet Demand
Completion of new data center projects started in 2016 will create enough new server capacity to meet the voracious appetite of expanding cloud providers, easing a shortage of available storage space.
The Sky’s The Limit In The Lone Star State
Low-cost land, a skilled workforce and “Restrained” government—with low taxes and minimal regulation—yield unrestrained growth in Texas.
July / August 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 4)
The July / August 2017 issue features our 13th annual rankings report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations from every possible economic development angle.
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.