USA – Great Plains
This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout the Great Plains, USA.
FIFA World Cup 2026 To Boost Economy Across 16 Host Cities
The 16 Host Cities picked for FIFA World Cup 2026 were selected based on transportation, human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites.
Missouri Economic Development: Showing The Way
The Show Me State is ideally positioned to attract businesses. G. Subash Alias, CEO, Missouri Partnership, shares his outlook for the partnership and the state.
[QUIZ] How Well Do You Know Iowa?
Iowa is a lot more than corn. Take our quiz and see how much you know about the Hawkeye State.
Workforce Development To Get The Job Done
Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.
Building An Equity-Driven Workforce
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives level the playing field for workforce growth and economic gains.
Hillyard To Invest Over $50M In Missouri Expansion
Cleaning and hygiene solutions company Hillyard, Inc. will invest over $50 million, retain more than 200 jobs at its downtown St. Joseph, MO location.
Ford To Create 6,200 New Jobs In Michigan, Ohio, Missouri
Ford's $3.7B Midwest investment across Michigan, Ohio and Missouri will support production of 2 million EVs a year by end of 2026, strengthen portfolio of gas-powered vehicles.
May / June 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 3)
Business Facilities' May / June 2022 issue focuses on workforce development, including STEM, higher education partnerships, quality of life, and more.
Bobcat Building New Assembly Plant In Minnesota
In Rogers, Bobcat will add more than 100 jobs at its third Minnesota location, joining the company's manufacturing facility in Litchfield and global office in Minneapolis.
Nestlé Professional USA Investing $7.5M In Missouri Expansion
Nestlé Professional USA, the out-of-home division of Nestlé, will create more than 30 jobs with its Trenton, MO expansion project.
3M To Invest $58M In Nebraska Expansion
3M will create approximately 50 new jobs as it expands production of its respiratory and hearing protection products in Valley, NE.
Locations For The Manufacturing Industry: On The Bright Side
Economic developers are going to great lengths to highlight their advantages as competition dramatically increases for new manufacturing locations.
Toyota Investing $383M In EV Growth Across Four States
Engine, casting investment across Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee will further Toyota’s vehicle electrification efforts.
Scorpion Biological Services Picks Kansas For $650M Project
Scorpion Biological Services' new 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility will create 500 jobs in Manhattan, KS.
Mars Wrigley To Invest $175M In Kansas Expansion
The expansion will support Snickers, Milky Way and 3 Musketeers production at the chocolate manufacturer's Topeka, KS facility, and create more than 100 jobs.
Top Logistics Hubs: On The Move
Cities and counties are leveraging their locations, skilled workforce, and intermodal services to keep goods moving.
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.
Linking The Global Supply Chain
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Meta Picks Kansas City For $800M Hyperscale Data Center
Meta's nearly 1 million-square-foot data center in the Kansas City region will be supplied by 100% renewable energy, support 100 jobs.
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?
Rankings & Awards
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.
Virginia’s El Koubi Accepts 2021 State of the Year—Best Overall Business Climate Award
Business Facilities magazine recognized the Commonwealth of Virginia for its commitment to building a strong business environment in 2021.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
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