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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.


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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.
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    Latest: 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.

    LEED Green Building
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    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.
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    Workforce Development

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    Surveys & Research

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    July / August 2019 Issue
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    startup ecosystems
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    Best Business Climate
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    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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    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.
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    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.
    2019 Economic Strength Rankings
    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
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    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

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    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

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    TCS Denver, CO
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    TCS Expands In Colorado, Adds 120 Employees In Denver

    Tata Consultancy Services' new Denver office will increase its employee headcount and bring STEM and computational thinking programs to the state to help the local economy.
    Recent Issues

    July / August 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 4)

    The July / August 2018 Issue features our 14th annual Rankings Report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations — with a special focus on new technologies.
    Surveys & Research

    Will A Skilled Workers Shortage Impede Manufacturing Innovation?

    Workforce investments, not downsizing, are manufacturers' priority as plans for automation increase, according to new L.E.K. Consulting survey.
    2018 State Rankings business climate
    Press Releases

    AL Named Best Business Climate, NV No. 1 In Growth Potential

    Alabama is the state with the Best Business Climate and Nevada is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report, released this week.
    2018 14th annual rankings report
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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    metro rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
    Burley, Idaho
    Food Processing

     NewCold Investing $90M In Idaho Frozen Storage Facility

    The Netherlands-based company will invest $90 million to build one of the largest frozen storage facilities of its kind in the U.S. in Burley, ID.
    cybersecurity
    Cover Story

    Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage

    As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
    Technology employment
    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017

    At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
    Employment Outlook
    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Labor Market Tightens, Demand For Skilled Workers Continues

    Manufacturing companies report the biggest growth in hiring plans, up +7% from Q2 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
    The Editor's Blog

    Transformers

    Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
    Zero Energy Buildings
    Surveys & Research

    U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

    California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
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