USA - Rocky Mountains

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout the Rocky Mountains, USA region.



Taking a Pass

Colorado says the price is too high for 1,418 new health care jobs.

Four Things NOT To Do To Be A Smart Cities Leader

A new study of smart cities by the UK research organization Nesta has uncovered valuable insights by looking deeper at smart cities underachievers.
Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah GOED

Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah GOED

Utah has the sixth fastest average Internet speeds in the country and the fastest speeds in the Western U.S.

Industry Focus: Advanced Manufacturing – Manufacturing High-Tech Growth

In terms of its contribution to GDP, the advanced manufacturing sector punches well above its weight, producing $2.7 trillion in value-added economic activity.

On the Wrong Track

Our failure to invest in infrastructure puts the United States in a precarious position.
2015 Economic Development Achievement Award 2015.

Feature Story: 2015 Economic Development Awards

Locations across the nation are rapidly applying the best practices needed to meet the requirements of new and expanding 21st century businesses. This makes it much tougher for us to pick the best of the best, so we’ve expanded our showcase to make room for an ever-increasing number of economic development leaders.
Rocket motors and solid propellants are manufactured at ATK’s Promontory, Utah facility.

State Focus: Industry Is Not The Only Thing Buzzing In Utah

Utah continues to soar to new heights in business, community and quality of life.

Cover Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Nevada wins the most hotly contested economic development prize in years by bagging Tesla's lithium battery plant near Reno. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast's gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia's skyline.
Company CEO Eric Morgan (left) joined by Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox (right) and others for ribbon cutting ceremony.

Workfront Opens New Headquarters In Utah

In conjunction with the opening ceremony, the Workfront team provided tours of its new, state-of-the art facilities and answered questions about the company's future.

Unwanted Visitors

The FAA may be rethinking its embrace of drones in U.S. airspace.
A computer-generated model of the Utah Red Hills Renewable Energy Park site. (PRNewsFoto/Scatec Solar)

Scatec Solar Gets Financing For Solar Plant In Utah

When operational by the end of 2015, the plant will be Utah's largest solar energy generation facility.

Opportunity Missed

There was bold talk about tax reform in President Obama's speech, but not a word about the most important tax.
TSYS Global Headquarters.

Industry Focus: Call Centers – Welcome Home

When communicating with call centers, familiarity can make all the difference.
Lockheed Martin's A2100 satellite.

Lockheed Martin Opens Commercial Space Headquarters In Denver, CO

The event signifies the official transition of the Lockheed Martin facility in Newtown, PA to Denver, CO as part of a phased transition announced last year.
Wind energy.

Hollywood Blockbuster

An $8-billion project would compress wind from Wyoming in Utah caves and ship the energy to L.A.
Varian

Varian Medical Systems Breaks Ground On Expansion In Utah

Business leaders and political figures join celebration marking construction to accommodate continued growth in medical device sales.
Henry Schein

Henry Schein Practice Solutions Opens New Utah Headquarters

The new Henry Schein Practice solutions headquarters features a redesigned work environment created to optimize the company's technology support function, and collaborative spaces for its development teams.

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.
Rankings Eco Growth Potential

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.
New Rankings 2014

Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Louisiana, Utah, Texas Tops In Best Business Climate

The magazine's Best Business Climate ranking evaluates an amalgamation of key rankings results (including education, workforce training/availability, cost of labor, infrastructure, utility costs, credit rating and business tax climate).
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: City of Fontana – Open for Business

From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.