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Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania
The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.
That’s How We Roll Expanding To Pennsylvania
The baked dessert snacks manufacturer has outgrown its New Jersey facility and will create 50 new jobs as it expands its operations to Springettsbury Township, PA.
NJEDA Re-Launches 21st Century Redevelopment Program
New rules mean more projects will now be eligible for the program, which aims to repurpose vacant and underutilized suburban properties.
AirBorn Breaks Ground On Pennsylvania Expansion
The electronics manufacturer is investing $3.7 million in Lake City, PA to double the size of its footprint in Erie County and add up to 249 new jobs.
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.
Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems
Austin, Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
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.
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.
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.
RADA Technologies Plans New HQ In Maryland
The aerospace and defense electronics company will add 80 new jobs in Montgomery County by December 2023.
Maryland: Expanding Opportunity For An Expanding Workforce
Maryland has dedicated $56.5 million to attract new businesses to its Opportunity zones. MD also has extended a 10-year tax credit for jobs created in the zones.
Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business
The Port of Wilmington is being transformed into the largest logistics hub on the Delaware River with a $600-million investment from Gulftainer in upgrades, including a new TEU terminal.
May / June 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 3)
The May / June 2019 Issue looks at locations that are making foreign direct investment an economic development priority. Plus, our editor's picks for tech hubs, and an exclusive interview with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Islip, NY: Long Island’s Corridor Of Growth
Islip has a bustling airport, a busy foreign trade zone next door and an attractive location in the middle of Long Island’s largest industrial corridor.
CBC Manufacturing Consolidating Operations In Upstate New York
The holding company will invest $4.45 million, and create and retain more than 80 new jobs in the City of Rochester over the next five years.
STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class
The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
U.S. Manufacturing: All The Way Back
The U.S. manufacturing sector finally has regained the output levels lost during the Great Recession. But an exceptionally tight labor market might put a damper on the celebration.
Biotech: Finding The DNA For Growth
Life-changing biotech breakthroughs are poised to move out of the labs and into the marketplace, as the emerging science of genomics uses DNA to customize medicine.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jose Lozano, Choose New Jersey
Jose Lozano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choose New Jersey, Inc., discusses the state's workforce development plans, plus efforts to encourage its innovation ecosystem.
Netflix Expanding With New Production Hub In New York City
An expanded office space in Manhattan and six sound stages in Brooklyn will create up to $100 million in investments and thousands of jobs within five years.
New Jersey Expands Brownfields Loan Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved a new Brownfields Loan Program that will provide low-interest financing to help complete remediation of vacant or underutilized brownfields sites.
Workforce Training & Talent Acquisition
Today’s workforce training and talent acquisition is a multi-faceted effort that brings targeted skills to students, and new workers to locations they’ll be happy to live in.
March / April 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 2)
The March / April 2019 Issue features a look at workforce training programs, manufacturing growth, biotechnology and STEM leaders. Plus, data centers and green development.
Technology Employment Grew In 43 States Last Year
California led the pack as more than 260,000 new technology jobs were created in the U.S. in 2018, according to CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report.
E-Commerce, Logistics Signed Largest Warehouse Leases In 2018
CBRE study found that last year, 61 of the largest 100 industrial leases in the U.S. were completed by e-commerce companies and logistics firms.
PDI Opens New Global HQ In New Jersey
The healthcare and infection prevention company's new Bergen County, NJ headquarters includes a new state-of-the-art lab and innovation center.
Business Facilities LiveXchange Registration Closes Today!
Today is your last chance to register for this dynamic event that connects growing companies with economic development agencies from across the U.S.
New Jersey Expands Brownfields And Urban Development Efforts
The Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) will be expanded to nine new municipalities around the state, including Newark and Paterson.
Top Utilities: Power Players For Development
Size counts, but when it comes to making our picks for forward-thinking utilities, so do smart grids, renewable energy and a seat at the table when economic development deals are negotiated.
BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Cancels Plans For NYC Headquarters
Amazon has released a statement announcing the company is canceling its plans for a New York City headquarters as part of its HQ2 project.
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.
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.
Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018
Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
Government Shutdown Negatively Impacted Nearly One In Five Business Owners
A new survey from Paychex found 19 percent of business owners said the government shutdown had a negative impact on their business outlook, 68 percent said they were unaffected, and 13 percent reported a positive impact.
Diageo North America Investing $31M In NYC Office Relocation
The alcohol beverage company will invest $31 million to create a new primary North America office at 3 World Trade Center, drawing 350 jobs to New York City.
Most DC Tech Workers Would Quit For A Job At Amazon
In a tight labor market, Washington, DC area employers might have to up their games to hang on to their valued employees before Amazon HQ2 arrives.
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.
Suuchi To Create 400 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs In New Jersey
The woman-owned technology and supply chain startup will remain and grow at Kearny Point with help from up to $37 million in Grow NJ tax credits over 10 years.
Where Are The Most, Least Expensive U.S. Office Markets?
Here's a rundown of the most and least expensive private sector office markets in the United States based on total operating expenses, courtesy of BOMA International.
Peloton Expanding NYC Footprint With New Corporate Headquarters
The fitness technology and media company will move into a 312,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art office space at Hudson Commons in 2020.
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