Awards & Rankings | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

The July / August 2020 Issue features our 16th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.


https://businessfacilities.com/2020/08/july-august-2020-issue-volume-53-number-4/
The July / August 2020 Issue features our 16th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.
08/14/2020
Facebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedintumblrmail

Awards & Rankings

    Latest: July / August 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 4) - The July / August 2020 Issue features our 16th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.

    Recent Issues

    July / August 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 4)

    The July / August 2020 Issue features our 16th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.
    Global Rankings China
    Press Releases

    U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

    The United States is outdueling China in a tight competition for global economic hegemony in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
    Tech Hubs
    Press Releases

    Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

    Atlanta is the hottest growth leader among Tech Hubs and New Orleans tops the chart of Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
    business climate rankings
    Press Releases

    Orlando No. 1 In Business Climate, Dallas Is Top Millennial Magnet

    Orlando, FL has the Best Business Climate among large cities and Dallas tops the leaderboard of Millennial Magnets in BF's 16th Annual Rankings Report.
    wind power annual rankings
    Press Releases

    Kansas No. 1 In Wind Power Generation, Georgia Leads Film Production

    Kansas is the top-ranked state for the percentage of electricity generated from Wind Power, Georgia is the frontrunner among Film Production Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report
    16th Annual Rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

    Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.
    business climate cyber
    Press Releases

    Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown

    Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.
    2020 Metro Rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports

    Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more.
    Honorable Mention 2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Honorable Mention Awards: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Our most competitive Deal of the Year competition ever yielded a cornucopia of impressive projects that are bringing a bonanza of new jobs to locations across the U.S. Here’s the cream of the crop.
    Bronze Award 2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Bronze Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    The “coolest” section of Dallas, TX seals the deal for ride-sharing giant Uber’s new U.S. General and Administrative Hub, which will bring 3,000 new jobs to the city.
    Silver Award 2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Silver Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    Commerce, GA will be the home of SK Innovation’s lithium battery plant, which will build advanced batteries for hybrid and fully electric vehicles for VW and other OEMs.
    2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

    We received nominations for projects in nearly two dozen states for our 2019 Deal of The Year awards. Our all-star panel of judges has spoken, so it’s time to reveal their picks for our top three prizes (and nine honorable mentions).
    2019 State of the Year Texas
    Cover Story

    2019 State Of The Year: Texas

    Texas wins our top honor for a record fourth time with a bonanza of new investments in projects creating thousands of new jobs in a diverse group of growth sectors throughout the Lone Star State.
    Texas 2019 State of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ Editor: Texas Dominated The Decade

    Editor in Chief Jack Rogers tells News Radio 1080 KRLD that Texas' 2019 State of the Year win is a fitting coda for its dominance in economic development.
    2019 Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Michigan’s Fiat Chrysler Expansion Is BF’s Deal Of The Year

    Michigan Economic Development Corp. has been awarded BF’s 2019 Deal of the Year Gold Award for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) expansion
    Texas 2019 State of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Texas Is Business Facilities’ 2019 State Of The Year

    Business Facilities has named Texas its 2019 State of the Year, making it the first state to win the magazine’s top honor four times.
    Economic Development Deal of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    New 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Deadline: November 21

    The deadline to submit your project for consideration for Business Facilities' 2019 Economic Development Deal of the Year has been extended to November 21, 2019.
    July / August 2019 Issue
    Recent Issues

    July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)

    The July / August 2019 Issue features our 15th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, a look at shovel-ready sites.
    Economic Growth Potential
    Press Releases

    Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential

    Atlanta, San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    Automotive Manufacturing
    Press Releases

    California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King

    California is the top-ranked state for Opportunity Zones and Michigan leads in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    cybersecurity
    Press Releases

    TX Tops Cybersecurity Leaderboard, KS Surges In Wind Power

    Texas has topped the leaderboard in Cybersecurity Growth Potential and Kansas is the top-ranked state for the percentage of electricity generated from Wind Power in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report
    Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings
    Cover Story

    Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

    Our 15th annual rankings report maintains BF’s standard for credible and comprehensive results. Rankings categories may evolve over time, but our commitment to an unbiased assessment of valid metrics never wavers.
    Best Business Climate
    Press Releases

    TN Named Best Business Climate, NC No. 1 In Growth Potential

    Tennessee has been named the state with the Best Business Climate and North Carolina is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report
    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2019 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including job growth, economic growth potential, tech opportunities and more.
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2019 Global Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2019 Global Rankings Report measures international locations’ progress on a range of factors, including artificial intelligence, renewable energy, economic growth potential, global competitiveness, and beyond.
    Virginia Economic Development Partnership
    Awards & Rankings

    Virginia Economic Development Partnership Receives 2018 State Of The Year Award

    Virginia Economic Development Partnership President and CEO Stephen Moret was presented with Business Facilities’ 2018 State of the Year Award today by BF Chief Business Officer Ted Coene.
    Virginia 2018 State of the Year
    Awards & Rankings

    Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year

    Virginia may be for lovers, but these days the Commonwealth also is getting a ton of love from emerging high-tech growth sectors and businesses looking for the perfect corporate HQ site.
    Michigan Central Station Ford Detroit Redevelopment
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

    Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station will be restored to greatness as the centerpiece of Ford’s new 1.2 million-square-foot Corktown campus and mobility hub.
    Honorable Mentions
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions

    With more than 40 projects to choose from in our 2018 Deal of the Year competition, our judges had to put in overtime to designate 10 worthy recipients of our Honorable Mentions.
    January / February 2019 Issue
    Recent Issues

    January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1)

    The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.
    Alabama Department of Commerce
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Silver Award

    A partnership between Japanese auto giants Mazda and Toyota brings a $1.6-billion automotive assembly plant to the Huntsville, AL region.
    Amazon HQ2
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Gold Award

    For excitement alone, we probably should call Amazon’s HQ2 the “Deal of the Century.” Jeff Bezos’ mega-project produced the first tie in the history of our annual competition.
    Amazon HQ2
    Awards & Rankings

    Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award

    New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest.
    Virginia State Flag
    Awards & Rankings

    Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year

    The Commonwealth secures BF's top annual honor with a diversified and successful high-tech growth strategy.
    economic development deal
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year Deadline Extended

    The deadline for submissions for Business Facilities' 2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year has been extended to November 30, 2018.
    South Carolina State of the Year Award
    Awards & Rankings

    South Carolina Governor Presented With 2017 State Of The Year Award

    The Palmetto State earned Business Facilities' annual award by doubling down on its solid manufacturing base while diversifying into new growth sectors.
    Recent Issues

    July / August 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 4)

    The July / August 2018 Issue features our 14th annual Rankings Report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations — with a special focus on new technologies.
    2018 14th annual rankings report
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

    Our 14th Annual Rankings Report keeps pace with the evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, kicking off with the state rankings report.
    metro rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
    global rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Global Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report measures international locations’ progress on a range of factors, including cybersecurity, renewable energy, economic growth potential, global competitiveness, and beyond.
    1234Page 1 of 4

    Business Facilities & COVID-19

    PRIMED Medical Products To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Canada

    Manufacturing
    PRIMED is searching for a location for a domestic production hub and Centre of Excellence for North American personal protective equipment (PPE) production.

    COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update

    Feature Story
    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.

    Stay Connected

    636FansLike
    40,000FollowersFollow
    3,221FollowersFollow
    50SubscribersSubscribe

    Featured Location Spotlight

    Site Selection

    Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

    The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

    Featured Location Videos

    video
    Georgia

    BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

    On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

    Stay connected

    636FansLike
    40,000FollowersFollow
    3,221FollowersFollow
    50SubscribersSubscribe
    © BusinessFacilities.com