USA - Mid Atlantic

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout the Mid Atlantic, USA region.



Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor Industry Set To Electrify Over Next Decade

Long-term growth is projected for the semiconductor industry due to continued innovation, artificial intelligence, and demand for electric vehicles.
Evernorth Health Services Delaware

Evernorth Health Services Expands In Delaware

Evernorth Health Services will expand its Delaware operations with a new 200,000-square-foot specialty pharmacy and distribution facility in Newark.
Hydrogen Hubs

$7B Earmarked For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Located across the U.S., seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) will create jobs, strengthen nation’s energy security, and combat climate crisis.

New Conair Distribution Center Will Bring 700 Jobs To Maryland

Conair LLC will create 700 jobs at a new distribution center in Washington County, MD; Maryland Department of Commerce expands site selection portal to more than 3,100 properties.
FAST NY, New York State

New York State: Building On Success

The Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) program develops shovel-ready sites to accommodate the needs of large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
Tech Hubs

Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?

Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.
Halloween site selection

Looking For A Halloween Hotspot? Check Out Springfield, MA

Just in time for Halloween, Upgraded Points' "Top U.S. Cities to Be a Ghost" report ranks the top spookiest cities in the U.S. 
Pratt Industries Pennsylvania

Pratt Industries To Invest $500M In Pennsylvania

Over the next 10 years, corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries will create hundreds of jobs across the Commonwealth as it invests in recycling, remanufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.

Top Amazon Reseller Chooses Delaware For Spinoff Company’s Fulfillment Center

EtailFlow, the spinoff, supply-chain management company of a leading Amazon reseller, will be located in Delaware.
Refresco Beverage New York

Refresco Beverage Will Invest $13M In New York Expansion

Refresco Beverage will invest $13 million to expand in Dunkirk, New York. AMD grows semiconductor R&D facilities in Monroe and Dutchess counties, creating up to 165 jobs by 2025.
STEM Workforce Training

11 STEM Workforce Training Programs Awarded $4.5M

A national competition, the 2023 STEM Talent Challenge funds science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) training, fuels regional innovation economies across the U.S.
life sciences

Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay, San Diego Are Top Life Sciences Markets

Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego once again reign supreme as the top three U.S. markets for life sciences, according to a new JLL report.
Atlantic 10 Conference, Washington, DC

The Atlantic 10 Conference Will Relocate HQ To Washington, DC

The Atlantic 10 Conference will be the first and only Division I Conference to have its headquarters based in the nation’s capital.
Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park, Genesee County, New York

1.9-Mile Transmission Line Moved To Support New York Mega-Site

The electric transmission line delivers 100% clean, renewable hydropower to the 1,250-acre Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Genesee County, New York.
Agile Cold Storage

Agile Cold Storage Selects Delaware Site For $170M Facility

Agile Cold Storage, a Georgia-based company, will bring 130 new jobs to Claymont, Delaware, & invest more than $170 million over five years.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding

Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Washington DC

Washington, DC: A Center Of Connectivity & Accessibility

The Nation’s Capital is a braintrust location for companies seeking top-tier talent and ingenious collaboration.
2023 Metro Rankings

Business Facilities’ 2023 Metro Rankings Report

Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in the 2023 Metro Rankings Report
19th Annual Rankings Report, 2023 State Rankings

Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings

Business Facilities' 2023 State, Metro, Global Rankings help site selection professionals evaluate locations for corporate expansion.
Solar Projects, Pennsylvania

Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects

Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
tax credits

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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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.