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.
Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America
Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month.
Three Expansions To Create More Than 4,100 Jobs In Utah
The technology/solar energy, aerospace, and life sciences companies will invest a total of more than $357 million across Utah.
July / August 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 4)
The July / August 2021 Issue features our 17th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, working where you want to live.
Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth.
Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth.
Did You Miss Our Labor Market Recovery Report Webinar?
In this free video webinar, Emsi EVP Josh Wright crunches the latest labor market data and shares his outlook on sectors and regions poised for recovery, the impact of remote work, and more.
Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back!
This year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event will be live and in-person at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, October 26-28, 2021.
Business Executives’ Optimism About U.S. Economy Hits Three-Year High
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. executives say their companies plan to expand in the next 12 months, up from 58 percent last quarter, finds new AICPA survey.
15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program
Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
Apple To Invest $430B Across U.S. Over Next Five Years
Apple will build a new $1B North Carolina campus, and make job-creating investments in advanced manufacturing and clean energy throughout the country.
Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
The massive disruptions of the global supply chain that occurred in 2020 during the pandemic have increased momentum for the reshoring of manufacturing jobs to the United States, primarily from China.
Utah: Good To Great
Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community.
95 U.S. Manufacturing Plants Earn 2020 ENERGY STAR Certification
These ENERGY STAR certified plants saved nearly $400 million on energy bills — equal to the payroll value of over 8,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit
While defense spending has remained stable, commercial aviation has been on life support during the coronavirus pandemic. It may take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels of passenger jet air traffic.
January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1)
The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.
Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To All Cities
More than 280 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors urge lawmakers to save jobs, boost recovery with desperately needed direct aid to all cities.
Tesla Gigafactory In Texas Is BF’s 2020 Deal Of The Year
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has earned BF's 2020 Deal of the Year Gold Award for landing the Tesla Gigafactory project, which will create 5,000 jobs in the region.
Half Of U.S. States To See Minimum Wage Increases In 2021
Many states will make changes to their minimum wage laws in 2021; greatest impacts will be seen in California, Washington and Florida.
Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live
Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
Rankings & Awards
18th Annual Rankings: 2022 Global Rankings Report
The U.S. and China earned the top two spots for Foreign Direct Investment (Worldwide) in Business Facilities’ 2022 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy
If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.
Business Facilities Featured Location Videos
[VIDEO] Made Possible in Lehigh Valley
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.