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.
2011 RANKINGS: TX Metros Lead Jobs Surge
Texas cities proliferate as Job Growth Leaders in Business Facilities' 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
2011 RANKINGS: Wichita Rules the Sky
Wichita, KS repeats as the top aerospace manufacturing hub in Business Facilities 2011 Metro Rankings Report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Recovery Report
From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards
The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award
Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.