Talent, Technology Emerging Keys To Manufacturing Investment
Nations with a strong talent pipeline and access to technology, education will see increased manufacturing investment, says a new report from Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).
Border Without Walls
Economic development cooperation on the U.S.-Mexico border is getting stronger.
Reform, Reauthorization of EB-5 Investment Program Urged
Congressional reauthorization of the EB-5 investment program needs to happen before it expires on September 30, and should include measures to improve the program's transparency and accountability, according to The Real Estate Roundtable.
Marching into China
The former Humvee plant in Indiana now makes Mercedes SUVs for export to China.
Business Facilities’ 2015 Global Rankings Report: China Leads In Renewable Energy Investment
China is the top-ranked nation among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders in Business Facilities’ annual Global Rankings Report. Switzerland retained its crown as the top-ranked nation in Global Competitiveness.
No Credit Here
The Export-Import Bank of the United States becomes a political football.
Never Mind
Boston decides the 2024 Olympics aren't worth a hill of beans.
Foreign Expansion Is Top Capital Investment For CEOs
Expansion outside their home countries is CEOs' number-one area to devote significant capital to over the next three years, according to KPMG International's latest CEO Outlook Study.
Business Report: Maryland Exports Hit Record Level In 2014
The top trade markets for Maryland goods and services are Canada ($1.9 billion), Saudi Arabia ($915 million) and China ($714 million), with transportation equipment, chemicals and electronic products leading the surge.
Chiyoda USA Corporation Expanding Its Putnam County, IN Operations
Japan-based automotive manufacturer expanding its footprint in the area and will create 300 jobs in Putnam County.
Job-Creating Visas
A biotech startup in Vermont is being funded by immigrant investors.
State Focus: Minnesota – The Road To Growth Starts Here
With economic growth and job creation lifting a rising tide in the Land of the Lakes, the state looks to expand its trade horizons to international markets.
Kubota Tractor Headquarters Relocating To Texas
Kubota Tractor Corporation is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors.
Shintech Announces $1.4 Billion Ethylene Expansion In Iberville Parish, LA
Iberville Parish project comes after governor’s economic mission to Asia; will result in more than 750 new direct and indirect jobs and 2,100 new construction jobs.
Andros Foods Expansion Shenandoah County, VA Planned
Andros Foods North America to invest $73 million to expand fruit processing operation.
Menck Windows Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Chicopee, MA
With its new facility, Menck Windows will manufacture and sell directly, which will provide more options, faster delivery and better service to customers throughout North America.
Industry Focus: Logistics – Winding Roads
Logistics industry professionals must sometimes resolve issues C through Z to get from point A to B efficiently and hold costs down for the trillion-dollar U.S. distribution industry.
Business Report: Texas – First Data’s TeleCheck Services HQ Relocates To Sugar Land
The Fortune 500 Company is moving into Sugar Creek on the Lake as part of a $10-million investment that will create 600 jobs.
Special Report: Licking County, OH – A Center Of Innovation And Manufacturing
A premier location for manufacturing and technology in the middle of Ohio provides a competitive advantage for companies poised for growth.
Selective Service
The second SelectUSA Summit was much bigger than the first. Will it be the last?
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
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.