North Dakota
North Dakota (ND), USA | This news section includes articles related to corporate real estate, economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection choices in ND.
North Dakota: Connecting To The World On Intermodal Rail
North Dakota’s new intermodal rail service is reducing shipping costs for agricultural exports and other goods shipped from the logistics park of ND.
Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center In North Dakota
Amazon's new 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center will create more than 1,000 jobs in Fargo, North Dakota.
North Dakota Investing $33M In UAS Infrastructure
The state’s investment represents one of the largest Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for unmanned aircraft systems investments in the U.S.
ImmunoPrecise Opens U.S. Headquarters In North Dakota
The full-service, therapeutic antibody discovery company has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Fargo, ND.
The Drone Age
Upstate NY surges into the lead in a national effort to commercialize the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in U.S. airspace.
Anchor Ingredients Building North Dakota Processing Plant
The company’s new Buffalo, ND pea protein processing plant will serve the food and pet food markets.
It’s a Gusher!
A mile beneath the surface of West Texas, there are 75 billion barrels of oil in Permian Basin shale deposits.
Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards
With so many locations embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative development strategies, it was hard to pare down the worthy nominees for our economic development awards festival. Here are the folks who made the cut, the best of the best in the applications of smart practices for sustainable growth.
Business Facilities’ 2015 State Rankings Report: Nebraska Tops Employment Leaders Field
Nebraska edged North Dakota for Business Facilities’ Employment Leaders crown in BF’s 11th annual State Rankings Report.
Integreon Expands Global Delivery Center In Fargo, ND
The facility will consolidate almost 350 Integreon Associates from two existing facilities in Fargo.
CHS To Build Fertilizer Plant At Spiritwood, ND
The majority of the nitrogen products from the plant will serve farmer-owned cooperatives and independent farm supply retailers within a 200-mile radius of the plant in the Dakotas, parts of Minnesota, Montana and Canada.
Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Utah, North Dakota, Louisiana Tops In Economic Growth Potential
For its Economic Growth Potential ranking, Business Facilities considers state business climate, availability of skilled workforce, incentives and education climate, among other criteria.
More Jobs Than Workers
North Dakota is coming up with creative ideas to address its chronic workforce shortage.
Novum Opens New Research Clinic In Fargo, ND
In 2014, Novum will continue to add early phase research services in Fargo as it also broadens its offerings across all Novum sites.
European Union Avoids Fracturing
The EU's financial union may be cracking, but our friends overseas seem to be uniting over one thing: they don't like fracking.
COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings
Our 9th annual report card of the state, metro and international pecking order features more than 50 rankings categories, including new energy rankings and a close look at which locations are maintaining/upgrading critical infrastructure. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Xcel Energy To Grow Wind Power By 30%
With proposed projects in the Upper Midwest, Texas/New Mexico and Colorado, the wind energy provider hopes to lower costs while cutting emissions.
Business Facilities In The News: Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah Shine in Business Facilities’ 9th...
The Digital Journal reports, "Business Facilities, a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. According to BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers, several states -- including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah -- deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in the magazine's 2013 state rankings."
Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington, UtahShine in BF’s 9th Annual State Rankings Report
The Lone Star State has another impressive across-the-board showing in our annual evaluation, with oil-rich ND surging into the top tier.
California is Rolling in Dough
Three years after a $60-billion deficit threatened to sink the Golden State, state legislators are arguing over how to spend a surplus.
New Report Reveals The 10 U.S. Areas Facing The Highest Climate-Related Risk Of Water Shortages
Study points to risk in nation's capital, New York City, America's breadbasket and 46 states.
Rankings & Awards
Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year
The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.
BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners
The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio
A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.
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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.