State Focus
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Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development
The Golden State has launched a program that promotes inclusive procurement as the prerequisite for a resilient supply chain.
Florida: An International Gateway To Growth
Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure.
Indiana: Gateway For Data Center Growth
Southern Indiana is poised to get a bigger share of the expanding North American data center market, which is expected to grow to $101 billion by 2026.
Southwest Louisiana: Where The Action Is
The diverse, inclusive gumbo in Southwest Louisiana includes a highly skilled workforce that is the hot sauce for success in key growth sectors.
New England: Balancing Business & Beauty
While parts of the New England economy experienced a setback, much like its fall foliage, the region will soon experience a beautiful change.
Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska
Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy.
Claremont, NH: A Great Place To Live, Work, Play And Create
Nestled on the Connecticut River between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains, Claremont is a busy center for business.
Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience
They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.
Maryland: A Rising Tide Of Recovery
In Maryland, COVID-19 has not stopped the Port of Baltimore, where shipping volume continues to increase.
Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth
Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average.
Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery
Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth.
Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth
The Bluegrass State is preparing for statewide growth with site upgrades and new partnerships.
A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina
Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, is a major driver of regional economic development, helping to create a favorable business climate that fuels growth.
New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar
The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery.
Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face
Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors.
Utah: Good To Great
Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community.
Making It Happen In Joplin, Missouri
Entrepreneurs are flocking to the Joplin region, where they can leverage a low cost of living, world-class transportation infrastructure and a regional workforce.
Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants
Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business.
Texas: Bigger And Better
From a skilled, growing workforce to low taxes and competitive incentives, everything is bigger and better in Texas.
Rankings & Awards
18th Annual Rankings: 2022 Global Rankings Report
The U.S. and China earned the top two spots for Foreign Direct Investment (Worldwide) in Business Facilities’ 2022 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
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