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Business Facilities highlights area economic development and site selection news from around the world. Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development.



Plastics Recycling

Plastics Looking For Sustainability

Plastics companies are strategizing how to boost profitability while satisfying recycling and consumer demands.
Louisiana Opportunity

Louisiana Offers Opportunity

Louisiana, the Bayou State, is well positioned to offer businesses an environment to expand renewable energy innovations.
Florida Business

Florida Has Broad Benefits For Business

Florida offers incentives to all industries that want to take advantage of the Sunshine State's robust infrastructure.
Arizona corporate headquarters

Headquarters Locations: Building A Strong Corporate Home

There are many critical factors to consider when businesses decide where to locate their corporate headquarters.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

Governor’s Report: Wisconsin Trailblazing Growth

From its urban centers to rural locations, the Badger State is taking action to diversify and expand its economy and opportunity.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding

Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Energy-Forward Site Selection

Energy-Forward Site Selection

The topic of energy comes up early and often as companies work to make site selection decisions regarding existing and future facilities.
Michigan Consumers Energy

“Making It In Michigan” In Energy And Beyond

Nation’s automotive epicenter deploys team approach to winning EV, semiconductor, and other projects.
Washington DC

Washington, DC: A Center Of Connectivity & Accessibility

The Nation’s Capital is a braintrust location for companies seeking top-tier talent and ingenious collaboration.
2023 Global Rankings

19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report

Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
2023 Metro Rankings

Business Facilities’ 2023 Metro Rankings Report

Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in the 2023 Metro Rankings Report
19th Annual Rankings Report, 2023 State Rankings

Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings

Business Facilities' 2023 State, Metro, Global Rankings help site selection professionals evaluate locations for corporate expansion.
July / August 2023 Issue, Rankings Report, 2023 Rankings

July / August 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 4)

Business Facilities' July / August 2023 Issue features the 19th Annual Rankings Report: 2023 State, Metro, and Global Rankings related to corporate expansion and relocation.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Don’t Miss “Site Selection For Emerging Industries”

LiveXChange General Presentation — Site Selection For Emerging Industries — will explore best practices, challenges, and opportunities to successfully support "Economic Development 4.0" investment projects
Hawaii economic recovery

Hawaii: Economic Activity In The Aloha State

In Hawaii, steady focus on key industries, including tourism and film, supports the Aloha State’s economic recovery.
Arkansas

Arkansas: Growing The Great Outdoors

An Irish firm expands in Sherwood, Arkansas, and outdoor recreation is a focus in The Natural State.
Global Rankings

19th Annual Global Rankings Report: Standout Locations For Site Selectors

Foreign direct investment, renewable energy, and global smart cities 
are included in this year’s global rankings.
Manufacturing Hubs

19th Annual Metro Rankings Report: Manufacturing Hubs, Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders

Locations in the Midwest and across the South dominate these metro rankings categories focused on making and moving goods.
2023 Metro Rankings

Metro Rankings: Business Climate, Tech Talent, Corporate HQ

2023 Metro Rankings reveal cities across North America that lead for Business Climate, Tech Talent, Corporate Headquarters, Food Processing, and Growth.

Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Texas Are #1 In Key Industries

Business Facilities Annual State Rankings highlight high-growth sectors, including Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Film & Television.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.