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Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.


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Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.
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    Latest: Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report - Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.

    16th Annual Rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 16th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

    Business Facilities didn’t let the COVID-19 crisis skew the results in our 16th annual rankings report: They remain the most credible and comprehensive location leaderboards.
    2020 Metro Rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro And Global Rankings Reports

    Business Facilities' 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more.
    Crocs Broomfield, Colorado
    Corporate Headquarters

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    The 90,000-square-foot Broomfield, CO facility will allow the casual footwear manufacturer to increase its local workforce, and make sure current employees are "Confidently Comfortable."
    COVID-19 response
    Cover Story

    COVID-19 Response And Recovery

    The COVID-19 crisis is bringing out the best in communities from coast to coast. Economic development organizations are giving small businesses financial lifelines. They’re also teaming up with local businesses to create a supply chain for critical medical supplies.
    Montrose, CO
    Logistics & Distribution

    Wedge Brands Investing $14M In Colorado

    The 76,000-square-foot logistics and distribution center for the outdoor industry will be located on the Colorado Outdoors campus in Montrose. 
    personal protective equipment
    Economic Development

    Utah’s PPE Push Pack Program Helps Small Business Start COVID-19 Transition

    Through a public/private partnership, the “PPE Push Pack” program provides a free, one-week supply of PPE to Utah businesses with less than 50 employees.
    governors' COVID-19 response
    Economic Development

    State Associations Release Roadmap To COVID-19 Recovery

    A bipartisan response to COVID-19, the roadmap outlines 10 key steps for governors to protect the public’s health while preparing to reopen the economy.
    Utah COVID-19
    Economic Development

    Utah’s Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic

    Utah’s unified, direct and robust response to the crisis serves as a role model to other states during these challenging times.
    Dollar General
    Retail

    Dollar General To Invest $35M, Hire 50,000 Employees

    The national retailer is increasing its hiring efforts to support community and customer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    COVID-19 Crisis
    Economic Development

    How Is Your Organization Helping During The COVID-19 Crisis?

    If your organization is going above and beyond to help its employees and/or the community at large during the COVID-19 crisis, let us know.
    Economic Development

    Governors Request $150B In Federal Aid To Combat COVID-19

    In response to COVID-19, governors are requesting $150 billion in immediate direct aid to states, and an increase in the federal share of Medicaid funding for states.
    COVID-19
    Daily News

    PwC Survey Reveals Expected Business, Economic Impact Of COVID-19

    The first in a bi-monthly series shows how CFOs and finance leaders plan to react to COVID-19, and what impacts they expect to see.
    LEED Green Building
    Surveys & Research

    Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building

    Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.
    minimum wage
    Surveys & Research

    Minimum Wage Will Increase In Majority Of U.S. States In 2020

    California, New York City, and the District of Columbia will experience the biggest impact of minimum wage increases next year.
    employees
    Surveys & Research

    Survey Says U.S. Employees Are The Happiest Employees

    A new global survey by Mindspace confirms that employees of large U.S. companies are happiest, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lag far behind.
    environmental job training
    Workforce Development

    EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants

    The environmental workforce and job training grants will help transform economically disadvantaged communities across the U.S. 
    business regulations North America
    Surveys & Research

    New Report Ranks Cities By Ease Of Doing Business

    The inaugural Doing Business North America report measures business regulations across 115 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
    July / August 2019 Issue
    Recent Issues

    July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)

    The July / August 2019 Issue features our 15th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, a look at shovel-ready sites.
    startup ecosystems
    Press Releases

    Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems

    Austin, Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings
    Cover Story

    Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

    Our 15th annual rankings report maintains BF’s standard for credible and comprehensive results. Rankings categories may evolve over time, but our commitment to an unbiased assessment of valid metrics never wavers.
    Best Business Climate
    Press Releases

    TN Named Best Business Climate, NC No. 1 In Growth Potential

    Tennessee has been named the state with the Best Business Climate and North Carolina is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report
    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2019 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including job growth, economic growth potential, tech opportunities and more.
    logistics and transportation
    Industry Focus

    Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy

    Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
    global investment
    Cover Story

    Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice

    Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI.
    5G data centers
    Industry Focus

    Data Centers: 5-G Day

    The introduction of 5G small cell technology means changes in data center infrastructure as well as significant increases in their processing speeds and volumes.
    STEM skills
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class

    The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
    technology jobs CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report
    Surveys & Research

    Technology Employment Grew In 43 States Last Year

    California led the pack as more than 260,000 new technology jobs were created in the U.S. in 2018, according to CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report.
    LiveXchange 2019
    Site Selection

    Business Facilities LiveXchange Registration Closes Today!

    Today is your last chance to register for this dynamic event that connects growing companies with economic development agencies from across the U.S.
    2018 LEED green building
    Surveys & Research

    Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018

    Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
    CloudOne
    Surveys & Research

    Nashville, Bozeman Top 2019 Economic Strength Ranking

    POLICOM’s annual ranking of U.S. Metropolitan and Micropolitan statistical areas is based on their long-term tendency to consistently grow in both size and quality.
    government shutdown
    Surveys & Research

    Government Shutdown Negatively Impacted Nearly One In Five Business Owners

    A new survey from Paychex found 19 percent of business owners said the government shutdown had a negative impact on their business outlook, 68 percent said they were unaffected, and 13 percent reported a positive impact.
    Provo Utah
    Surveys & Research

    Provo, San Jose Top Annual Ranking Of Best-Performing Cities

    The Milken Institute's top 10 list of cities that are creating and sustaining jobs also includes San Francisco, Austin, Orlando, Raleigh, and Seattle.
    Weber County, UT
    Food Processing

    Oatly To Invest $40M In Utah Expansion

    The food manufacturer plans to add up to 50 jobs in Weber County over the next seven years. 
    Colorado
    State Focus

    Colorado’s Advanced Industries Are Booming

    The Rocky Mountain State is supporting advanced industries through phases of growth with four types of grants and two global business programs.
    operating expenses
    Surveys & Research

    Where Are The Most, Least Expensive U.S. Office Markets?

    Here's a rundown of the most and least expensive private sector office markets in the United States based on total operating expenses, courtesy of BOMA International.
    Colorado
    Governor's Report

    Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent

    Leveraging his state’s impressive assets, Gov. John Hickenlooper aims to plant Colorado’s flag on the summit of red-hot growth sectors like cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems.
    September / October 2018 Issue
    Recent Issues

    September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)

    The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
    Cheyenne, WY
    Business Report

    Wyoming: Microsoft Expansion Of Cheyenne Data Center Underway

    The $200-million project, announced in 2015, was not needed until this year due to improved server efficiency.
    2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
    Surveys & Research

    Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders

    New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
    Tokyo Innovative Cities
    Surveys & Research

    Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named

    Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.
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    Business Facilities & COVID-19

    Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP

    Snapshots
    Mike Grundmann, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, discusses workforce development, recruitment and training, and the impact of COVID-19.

    Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed

    Business Report
    Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.

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