The Circle Of Life
The life sciences field has taken on much greater significance in recent years. Economic developers are responding with more options to make their communities more appealing.
Encina To Build $1.1B Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Pennsylvania
Encina will create 300 new jobs in Northumberland County, PA; UnityLab is relocating its headquarters to Sullivan County.
Governor’s Report: Building A New Image In Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says that a combination of a great location, educated workforce and a streamlined attitude toward business is helping the state create the right image in the business world.
15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program
In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.
March / April 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2022 issue focuses on the global supply chain, logistics, foreign direct investment, industrial parks, manufacturing, life sciences, and more.
Fujifilm To Build $28M Delaware Facility, Completes $88M Arizona Expansion
The New Castle, DE facility will double inkjet dispersion production; Mesa, AZ plant will supply the semiconductor industry.
Westchester County, New York: Where Biosciences And Advanced Manufacturing Thrive
Located just north of Manhattan, Westchester County, NY — home to more than 170 companies and a labor force of over 520,000 — has a history of business excellence.
Taking The Initiative In The Face Of Higher Gas Prices
Maryland and Georgia temporarily suspended state taxes on gasoline, providing drivers some relief in the face of rising gas prices. Will others follow?
Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification In 2021
ENERGY STAR certified plants are among the most energy-efficient plants within their industries. Together, 93 plants prevented more than 5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector.
Food Processing Locations: Processing A New World In The Food Chain
Quality and freshness remain the two top priorities in the food processing industry. Can suppliers keep up?
LaMotte Company To Expand Manufacturing, R&D Operations In Delaware
LaMotte will invest $3.3 million in its new Pencader Corporate Center site, adding more than 100 new jobs in Newark, DE.
Top Utilities: More Power To You
From municipally-owned power providers to expansive regional entities, these top utilities of 2021 did much more than provide energy.
Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment
Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability.
Life Sciences And Sustainable Chemistry Thrive In Delaware
Resources, support and a history of innovation make Delaware an ideal location for bioscience and advanced manufacturing
Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?
HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19.
General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade
GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs.
Spot & Tango Bringing 100 Manufacturing Jobs To Pennsylvania
Pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango will open its first manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, PA this summer.
New Jersey CSIT Awards Startups More Than $1M
New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded funding to 37 early-stage companies as part of its small business research and technology transfer programs.
Spark Therapeutics To Invest $575M In Philadelphia
The commercial gene therapy company's state-of-the-art innovation center will be located on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.
The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast
Despite turbulence caused by labor and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a positive trajectory as it recovers from the pandemic.