May / June 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 3)
Business Facilities' May / June 2023 issue looks at the supply chain's impact on site selection. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, FDI, and our 1st Annual EDO Awards.
Lexington Economic Boom Continues, Bringing Investment And Jobs
Lexington County, SC saw record economic growth in 2022, and that progress continues with several major announcements representing hundreds of millions of dollars in investments and hundreds of new jobs on the books already in 2023.
Anovion Technologies To Invest $800M In Southwest Georgia
Advanced materials company's new manufacturing facility in Decatur County will produce synthetic graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries, create hundreds of clean energy jobs.
Coca-Cola Plans $650M Investment In New York State
The company expects to create approximately 250 new jobs at its new fairlife production facility in Monroe County, NY.
Sunstar Engineering Americas Investing Over $18M In Ohio
Global engineering innovator SEA is expanding operations in Springboro, creating 60 jobs. Meanwhile, Google is building two new data centers in central Ohio.
Tquila Automation Will Bring 200 High-Tech Jobs To Alabama
Tquila Automation's new location will allow it to tap into universities, large workforce base in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area.
Neolpharma Announces $16M Investment In Puerto Rico
Mexico-based pharmaceutical company Neolpharma will create 40 new jobs as it expands its footprint in Puerto Rico to manufacture and export COVID treatments.
Re:Build Manufacturing Project To Create $81M Investment In Western Pennsylvania
Re:Build's cutting-edge manufacturing center will bring 300 jobs to Westmoreland County. And in Williamsport, Prysmian Group North America will invest $22.5M in its manufacturing expansion.
Dura-Line To Invest $52M In West Texas
An expansion of Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions business Dura-Line will bring 141 new jobs to the Lubbock Business Park, Texas.
Cypress Cold Storage Building New Facility In Northwest Arkansas
The 207,285-square-foot cold storage facility is expected to create 50 new jobs in Springdale, Arkansas when construction is completed in 2024.
Utah Brings In Business
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox discusses how robust business incentives offer companies vast opportunity in the Beehive State.
Kentucky Welcomes All
The Bluegrass State is building a vast talent pipeline for the industries relocating and expanding to the state.
Two Expansions Bring Nearly $4M In Investment To Michigan
Medical device manufacturer C2Dx will onshore production from Mexico to its Schoolcraft facility; APEX Controls plans to renovate and expand its existing Hudsonville-based facility.
Volkswagen, PowerCo SE To Build Cell Factory In Canada
VW's battery company PowerCo SE will invest up to $5 billion to build its largest cell factory, potentially creating up to 3,000 jobs in St. Thomas, Ontario.
Bradenton Area Thrives As Live-Work-Play Community On Florida’s West Coast
On Florida’s West Coast, the Bradenton Area offers incredible natural assets, excellent career opportunities, and vibrant town centers.
eCommerce & Distribution Locations: Goods To Go
As the demand for eCommerce and distribution space continues, locations are building facilities and emphasizing their regional advantages.
Wyoming Expanding Horizons
With a low tax burden, the state is attracting business by investing in shovel-ready sites and a skilled workforce.
Arizona Advancing Toward Sustainability
Arizona is excelling in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors and has targeted growth in renewable energy.
Ford To Create Canadian EV Hub In Ontario
Ford will invest more than $1.3B (US) to transform its Oakville Assembly Complex into the Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex, where it will produce EVs beginning in 2025.
Indiana Is Looking To The Future
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Bradley B. Chambers discusses the state’s robust economy, and why the microelectronics industry is on the rise.