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Elopak To Invest $70M In Arkansas Production Plant
The carton packaging and filling equipment supplier's new Little Rock facility will create more than 100 jobs in the region. Plus, Owens Corning breaks ground in Russellville.
Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life
Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.
Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights
From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
Aviation & Airports: Reaching New Heights
From sustainability to flight technology, advancements in aviation are impacting site selection both inside and outside of the industry.
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.
Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life
Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.
Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life
Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.
Elopak To Invest $70M In Arkansas Production Plant
The carton packaging and filling equipment supplier's new Little Rock facility will create more than 100 jobs in the region. Plus, Owens Corning breaks ground in Russellville.
Petrosmith Expansion In Abilene, TX To Create 250 Jobs
This investment by the oil and gas production equipment manufacturer is expected to maintain 415 existing jobs.
Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
BF Editors’ Blog: Arts & Culture Energize Economies
The economic impact of the arts across the U.S. alone is in the billions, and it continues to grow with business leaders and their workforce giving ever more weight to this quality of life factor.
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Which States Would Fare Best In An AI Apocalypse?
Confuse The Machine used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to determine which U.S. states are best equipped to withstand a hypothetical AI tech uprising. The findings might surprise you.
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.
Remote Work Locations: U.S. Ranks 16th Globally
Here are the best (and worst) countries to work remotely based on cyber safety, economic safety, digital/physical infrastructure, social safety.
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?
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.
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.
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Historic Drexel Rail Site Readies For Its Next Chapter
When the Drexel Furniture factory left town in the late ’90s, it took crucial jobs and community support with it. Discover how the public power Town of Drexel is writing this 100-acre rail site’s next chapter.
Lancaster County: A Gold Mine Of South Carolina Opportunities In The Charlotte Metro
Lancaster County’s pro-business practices, affordability, and lifestyle have it among the nation’s fastest-growing counties, and there’s room to grow.
The Hub Of Cybersecurity In West Texas
Lubbock's reputation as a conduit for growth in technology and cybersecurity is supported by its robust pool of talent, accessibility, resources and low cost of business.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
Chester County, South Carolina: South Charlotte’s Innovation Corridor
Nestled on Interstate 77 between the breathtaking growth of Charlotte and Columbia, we’re growing fast yet there’s room for more.
Petrosmith Expansion In Abilene, TX To Create 250 Jobs
This investment by the oil and gas production equipment manufacturer is expected to maintain 415 existing jobs.
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.
SouthWest Water Company Expands Headquarters In Sugar Land, Texas
Established in 1891 as East Whittier Land & Water Company, the company is owner and operator of regulated water and wastewater systems.
Elopak To Invest $70M In Arkansas Production Plant
The carton packaging and filling equipment supplier's new Little Rock facility will create more than 100 jobs in the region. Plus, Owens Corning breaks ground in Russellville.
LiveXchange Keynote: 6 Ways To Incorporate AI Into Your Organization
In his Business Facilities LiveXchange keynote presentation, Justin Reilly will present six practical actions organizations should take to bring AI into their operations, whether on a small or grand scale.