Grow Your Own
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Every year, we take a high-level tour of the most important developments in the burgeoning...
Biotech is Growing from the Ground Up
That patch of crabgrass next to your driveway or the algae floating next to your boat may soon be powering your vehicles, as the race to produce next-generation biofuels kicks into high gear.
A Golden Corridor of Innovation
Industry-specific clusters are thriving along I-90 in northern Illinois due to close collaboration and proximity.
Blazing a Trail Across the High-Tech Frontier
Texas is well known as a prime location for business, but it also is an emerging hot spot for technological innovation driven by state, local, and industry partnerships.
Topeka, Kansas
Metro Spotlight
Ohio Corporate Moves
V&M Star Expands in Youngstown
V&M Star is investing $650 million in an expansion of its Youngstown, OH facility that is projected to create more...
Covering the Ground on Transportation Issues
Don’t let your project get detoured or end up on the wrong development track by ignoring the factors that make transportation a critical consideration in site selection decisions.
60 Seconds with Mark Peterson, President, Greater Rochester Enterprise
The state government and legislature in New York is preparing to end the Empire Zone incentives program in July and replace it with a...
Grow Your Own
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
BOUNCING BACK: The Global Recovery Takes Hold
The interdependence of global markets left no one unscathed during the Great Recession. Reshaped economic models aimed at innovation are growth engines for recovery.
Production, Processing and Distribution—In States That Suit
Market, transportation and material access help fuel location choices for the businesses that feed us.
Aerospace: Onward and Upward
Innovations and advances in technology are poised to send aerospace industry growth into orbit.
Illinois: Industrial Powerhouse in America’s Heartland
The Land of Lincoln boasts a $590-billion economy, the fifth-largest in the nation, and a talented workforce that numbers more than six million.
Illinois: Industrial Powerhouse in America’s Heartland
The Land of Lincoln boasts a $590-billion economy, the fifth-largest in the nation, and a talented workforce that numbers more than six million.
City of Hesperia
Metro Spotlight
A Partnership For Action in New Jersey
The Garden State’s new governor is taking a hands-on approach to job creation, pledging to improve the business climate through deregulation and lower tax rates.
Georgia Corporate Moves
Orcon Products Expands to Coffee County
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has announced that Orcon Products, based in Union City, CA, is expanding...
Georgia Corporate Moves
Orcon Products Expands to Coffee County
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has announced that Orcon Products, based in Union City, CA, is expanding...
Browsing the Best Selection Software
Integrating geographic information system tools into your site selection process is now a basic step in streamlining the investigation of complex location inquiries.
60 Seconds with with Paul G. Risser, Ph.D. Executive Director EDGE Fund Policy Board
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has a proposed a $1-billion endowment for the Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) program. Dr. Paul Risser explains how the...
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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure
The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.