All the Way Back
The United States finally has recovered all of the jobs we lost in the Great Recession.
U.S. Commerce Department Designates South Kansas A Manufacturing Community
The program is designed to accelerate the resurgence of manufacturing nationwide by supporting long-term economic development strategies that help communities attract and expand private investment in the manufacturing sector and increase international trade and exports.
First-Class Visas
Austin, TX is thinking of setting up an immigrant investor program: Fund a project, get a visa.
AAF International Inaugurates New Cleanroom Facility In Columbia, MO
On May 22, 2014, AAF International held a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating its new HEPA filter manufacturing facilities in its Columbia, MO plant.
New Resource Announced For Cities Seeking Innovation And Economic Revitalization
The program will allow city officials access to best practices and advice from national experts on community development, economic development, operations, budget and other key issues.
Burgers And Brews Set Sustainability Standard In The Heartland
Midwest companies leading the charge on corporate social responsibility.
State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success
The North Star State has definitely seen the economic light, with achievements that read like a recipe rundown.
Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
To service customers efficiently, tailored logistics and transportation solutions are essential to ensure coordinated goods movement from origin to end user through each supply chain segment.
Report Explores Sectors And Metros Driving Construction Jobs Recovery
Study from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists International reveals the top 10 metros for employment in commercial construction. Providence, RI-metro region tops the list.
The Reckoning
Memo to climate change deniers: You're gonna need a bigger boat.
Florence Manufacturing Announces $7 Million Investment In Manhattan, KS
The company will expand its production capabilities and add capacity to support significant growth in Florence’s core business lines. With the expansion, Florence will employ more than 400 workers in Manhattan.
For Whom the Road Tolls
Say goodbye to your free ride on the nation's physical and digital superhighways.
Construction Begins On Missouri’s Largest Investor-Owned Utility Solar Facility
O'Fallon Renewable Energy Center brings solar into Ameren Missouri's energy generation portfolio.
TM Track Machines Opens Railcar Repair And Tamper Manufacturing Facility In Kansas
TM Track Machines is a startup company that was formed by Terry Peterson and Mike Williams. The company purchased an existing railcar repair facility in Parsons that had closed in 2013.
Battle for North America
Germany's auto giants are set to unleash billions of dollars to expand North American production.
Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth
An energy revolution is sweeping across the U.S., creating thousands of jobs and making it likely we’ll achieve the long-sought goal of energy independence by 2020 or sooner.
Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Awards
There may be fewer projects to aim for in the highly competitive environment of a recovering economy, but those who hope to succeed must find a way that distinguishes them from the rest of the field. Here are the organizations who have established a consistent standard of excellence and embraced the best practices to secure the projects that bring bundles of new jobs to their locations.
Tallgrass Announces New $5 Million Brewing Facility In Manhattan, KS
Tallgrass Brewing Company was founded in Manhattan in 2007 and is now distributed in 13 states.
STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around
While the shape of the sunflower can be used to capture the sun, so can the environment of the sunflower state help capture the attention of business.
BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
Since the 2011 tornado, Joplin has restored nearly all of the facilities, jobs and schools that were impacted by the storm, in a cooperative effort hailed as a model for future disaster recovery.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.