Pennsylvania Launches New Economic Development Strategy; Focuses On Robotics, Tech
Pennsylvania’s new 10-year economic development strategy will focus on growing its agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and technology sectors.
Rokt Will Invest $17.6M To Expand New York City HQ
Empire State Development will support Rokt HQ expansion in New York City with $4.7M in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. Plus, Creation Technologies opens $22M manufacturing facility in Wayne County.
New York, Illinois, Massachusetts Lead 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
For the first time ever, New York has earned the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
SelectUSA Has Helped Land $200B In FDI Since 2011
More than 200,000 jobs have been created as a result of foreign direct investment since the SelectUSA program's inception 13 years ago.
Toyota, Tesla, Scout Motors, Amazon Web Services Top 2023 Deals Of The Year
EV industry, data center investments took top honors in Business Facilities’ annual awards, which recognize significant corporate relocation and expansion investments.
$3.1B Invested Along Norfolk Southern’s Rail Network Last Year
In 2023, Norfolk Southern helped 62 industrial development customers generate 4,156 new jobs along its rail network.
AI Hub To Be Established In New Jersey
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Princeton University have joined forces to establish an AI hub.
National Movers Study: Where Did Americans Move In 2023?
Lower costs are drawing Americans to the Southeast and less expensive metros, finds United Van Lines’ 47th Annual National Movers Study.
Fintech Firm Novo Expands With Office In Delaware
An online banking platform for small business, Novo's decision reflects the strengths of the Wilmington, DE area as a hub for financial services and fintech firms.
NY State Enters $10B Partnership With Semiconductor Industry
New York State recently entered into a $10 billion partnership with several semiconductor industry leaders.
Tourism & Hospitality Find ‘Renaissance Era’
With COVID-19 Pandemic travel restrictions in the past, the tourism and hospitality industries are on track to defy expectations.
BF Editors’ Blog: Breaking Down Santa’s Influence As A Site Selector
The origin story for Santa has many variations, but present-day versions of the myth lean heavily on his homebase being the North Pole.
Why New York? A Q&A With Hope Knight, Empire State Development
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight talks about how New York innovation and initiatives support growth in manufacturing, clean energy, and more.
Food And Beverage, Semiconductor Industries Grow Across New York State
JCS Controls Inc, a food and beverage engineering and consulting firm, is expanding in the Greater Rochester area — one instance of investment in the state's industry.
DOE Grant Will Help Johnson Controls Boost U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing
Facilities in San Antonio, TX; Wichita, KS; and Waynesboro, PA will expand to scale production, creating approximately 1,000 new U.S. jobs.
FBI HQ Expected To Bring 7,500+ Jobs To Greenbelt, MD
FBI Headquarters will soon be located on 61 acres in Greenbelt, Maryland, and is projected to bring more than 7,500 jobs to the state.
Which States Are Best For Veterans To Succeed In Business?
Just in time for Veterans Day, find out how each state ranked on Lendio's study of the best states for veterans to succeed in business.
Westinghouse To Develop Clean Energy Technology In Pennsylvania
Westinghouse will invest at least $18 million to further develop its innovative eVinci™ transportable nuclear battery technology in Allegheny County, PA.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisited 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submitted for this year's awards.
Spooky Site Selection: A Vampire’s Wish List
In celebration of Halloween, we bring you Lawn Love’s top 10 best (and worst) cities for vampires. Which city would Dracula dig?
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.