Israeli Agtech Company Chooses St. Louis, MO As U.S. Headquarters
BioSTL’s newly launched St. Louis-Israel Innovation Connection (SLIIC) initiative establishes a direct pipeline for business interaction between St. Louis and the country of Israel.
Feature Story: Logistics – Big Wheels Keep On Rollin’
So far, 2014 has been a banner year for freight haulers, but this success has a down side: a capacity crisis may be looming.
Alcoa Announces Investment In Iowa Aerospace Manufacturing Plant
Davenport, IA facility positions Alcoa to continue capturing growth in aerospace and industrial sectors.
Syngenta Expands Seed Production Facility In Phillips, NE
Syngenta celebrates investment in Nebraska economy with $63 million expansion at its Phillips, NE, seed production facility.
Boeing To Shift 777X Parts Division To St. Louis Facility
To accommodate this production work, Boeing will expand its current St. Louis composites facility, which will begin producing parts for the 777X program in 2017.
Business Report: Missouri – Commerce Bank Puts New HQ In Joplin Tornado Recovery Zone
A new high-tech bank building will rise on the site of a branch destroyed by the F5 tornado on May 22, 2011.
Business Report: Four Cities To Pilot Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative
A Local Technology Planning Pilot project will help communities develop strategic plans for broadband.
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.
Centene Announces New Claims Processing Center In Ferguson, MO
Centene will begin taking applications for the new claims processing center jobs before the end of 2014.
Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Despite Defense cutbacks, the aerospace industry is being boosted into the stratosphere by the commercial aircraft sector.
Let Them Eat Crude
If your grocery runs out of Cheerios, blame North Dakota.
Tale of Two Cities
Their acronyms may rhyme, but KC and AC appear to be moving in opposite directions.
Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report
We’re marking the 10th anniversary of our annual rankings festival by doing what we do every year: refining our rankings criteria to give you the most meaningful benchmarks of state and metro performance.
Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Utah, North Dakota, Louisiana Tops In Economic Growth...
For its Economic Growth Potential ranking, Business Facilities considers state business climate, availability of skilled workforce, incentives and education climate, among other criteria.
Packing and Leaving
New laws and public scrutiny are spurring a wave of relocations for some traditional industries.
More Jobs Than Workers
North Dakota is coming up with creative ideas to address its chronic workforce shortage.
Quest Diagnostics To Create 500 New Jobs In Lenexa, KS
The company plans to hire 500 workers for its new Quest Diagnostics National Operations Center, which is expected to be fully operational in 2015.
Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
Matching industrial projects to infrastructure-rich sites that are certified as shovel-ready is essential to winning the site-selection battle.
Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
A resurgent bioscience sector pulls Europe into recovery, while U.S. biotech leaders train the next generation of an essential skilled workforce.
Business Report: Oilfield Supplier Tejas Tubular Sets New Plant in Norfolk, NE
A new 350,000-square-foot steel products manufacturing facility will create more than 200 new jobs.
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
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
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: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.