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It's time for our annual exercise, separating wheat from chaff in the fertile fields of development. As always, our rankings point to growth potential. But in a struggling economy, we're also giving extra credit for real jobs. From the July/August 2012 issue


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It's time for our annual exercise, separating wheat from chaff in the fertile fields of development. As always, our rankings point to growth potential. But in a struggling economy, we're also giving extra credit for real jobs. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    Latest: COVER STORY: 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report - It's time for our annual exercise, separating wheat from chaff in the fertile fields of development. As always, our rankings point to growth potential. But in a struggling economy, we're also giving extra credit for real jobs. From the July/August 2012 issue

    Awards & Rankings

    COVER STORY: 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

    It's time for our annual exercise, separating wheat from chaff in the fertile fields of development. As always, our rankings point to growth potential. But in a struggling economy, we're also giving extra credit for real jobs. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing

    A well-rounded location choice for business in general, the Old Dominion offers a competitive edge for new and expanding companies looking for technological advantages. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    FIRST WORD: The Best (Not the Rest)

    We congratulate all of the top-ranked locations in the 8th Annual Business Facilities Ranking Report. We invite readers to find out about these accomplishments and recognize the winners. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    BF Rankings Report: LA, VA Tops in Economic Growth Potential

    The Bayou State surges to the top of our annual assessment of Economic Growth Potential, edging out last year's number one, Virginia.
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    Tennessee Repeats as BF’s U.S. Automotive King

    For the third consecutive year, the Volunteer State has topped our annual assessment of Automotive Manufacturing Strength, followed by a fast-rising Kentucky.
    International Profile

    INTERNATIONAL REPORT: GERMANY & BELGIUM

    Restarting the Engine for European Growth: Spillover effects are traveling back and forth between emerging and advanced economies.
    Hexcel commissions two new carbon fiber lines.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Job Creation Efforts are Buzzing in the Beehive State

    Gov. Gary Herbert is well on the way to hitting his target of 100,000 jobs in 1,000 days, unveiling several new high-wage projects in growth sectors. From the May/June 2012 issue
    Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
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    INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Germany and Belgium – Restarting the Engine for European Growth

    Spillover effects are traveling back and forth between emerging and advanced economies. From the May/June 2012 issue.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – A Decade Of Prosperity

    The Lone Star State puts the Recession in the rear-view mirror and continues its relentless economic growth spurt by adding more jobs than any other state over the past 10 years. From the March/April 2012 issue.
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    2011 STATE RANKINGS REPORT

    Business Facilities deploys its growth detector and tells you which states are leading the battle for economic development supremacy.
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    2011 METRO RANKINGS REPORT

    Find out which metro regions, cities have embraced a new growth paradigm requiring them to be smarter, faster and make the best use of their resources.
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    2011 GLOBAL RANKINGS REPORT

    Our annual look at the international standings reveals an established order giving way to a strong challenge from emerging economic giants.
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    2011 RANKINGS: TX Metros Lead Jobs Surge

    Texas cities proliferate as Job Growth Leaders in Business Facilities' 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
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    2011 RANKINGS: Wichita Rules the Sky

    Wichita, KS repeats as the top aerospace manufacturing hub in Business Facilities 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
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    2011 RANKINGS: North Dakota is Jobs Leader

    With a red-hot oil boom, North Dakota heads the Employment Leaders category in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
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    2011 RANKINGS: TN Repeats As Automotive Champ

    The Volunteer State again tops the chart in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
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    2011 RANKINGS: OR, IA, AZ Alt Energy Leaders

    Oregon, a wind and solar powerhouse, is the top-ranked Alternative Energy Industry leader in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report.
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    2011 RANKINGS: UT, TX Have Best Business Climate

    Utah takes the Best Business Climate crown in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report, edging out perennial leader Texas.
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    2011 RANKINGS: VA, LA Tops In Growth Potential

    Virginia and Louisiana are the top-ranked states for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 2011 Rankings Report.
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    2010 RANKINGS: Tucson, AZ is Top Alt Energy Metro

    Business Facilities has announced the following rankings for the Tucson Region in its 2010 Rankings Report: #1 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY LEADERS: This category ranks the...
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    Recovery Report

    From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
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    2010 RANKINGS: China Races Past U.S. in Green $

    Perhaps the biggest eyebrow-raiser in Business Facilities' 2010 Global Rankings is China’s astonishing rise to the top of the list of Alternative Energy Investment...
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    2010 RANKINGS: AZ, IA, MI Top Alt Energy List

    Arizona, Iowa and Michigan took the top three positions in Business Facilities' new ranking for Alternative Energy Industry Leaders, released today. The alternative energy leadership...
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    2010 RANKINGS: KS, TX Surge in Biotech

    Kansas and Texas flexed their biotech muscles in Business Facilities’ annual Rankings Report, released today. Kansas has been ranked the #5 state in the nation...
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    Editors’ Location Picks

    In a tough year, we were tempted to use "survival of the fittest" as the criteria for our annual location showcase. However, this year's selections not only are surviving—they're thriving!
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    Business Facilities 2009 State Rankings

    This year’s annual Rankings Report arrives as every state in the nation is struggling with the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression. The...
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    2009 Metro Rankings

    The economic squeeze has intensified the competition between localities at all levels. Here we give our annual assessment of the best of the best--the cities, towns and MSAs which have executed the most successful strategies and deserve to take a bow as our rankings leaders.
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    2009 Business Facilities Rankings Report

    The ongoing economic downturn is putting every state to the test, intensifying the competition for a dwindling number of new projects and development initiatives. Our annual look at the top-ranked localities reveals those that are thriving as well as surviving.
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    2008 Business Facilities Rankings Report

    Our annual look at the top-ranked localities reflects the fierce competition driving economic development across all regions. We have beefed up our criteria for selecting the best of the best to keep pace with the sophistication and diversity of these efforts.
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