Feature Story: Tennessee Governor’s Report – Staying Ahead Of The Curve
Tennessee has implemented reforms that have made its educational system the most improved in the nation, but Gov. Bill Haslam is aiming at a much bigger goal: building an army of skilled workers.
CVMR To Establish Global Headquarters In Oak Ridge, TN
Advanced materials manufacturer to invest $313 million and create 620 jobs in this move from Toronto to Tennessee.
Creative Food Ingredients Expanding In Wyoming County, NY
Canadian manufacturer of cookies will expand facility in Perry and increase employment.
D.C. Real Estate Continues Steady Decline Among Foreign Investors: NYC Takes Over From London...
China is expected to become the top U.S. investor in 2016 and beyond.
State Focus: Mississippi’s Got It All
Low energy and operating costs, customized incentives and a highly skilled workforce have businesses flocking to the Magnolia State.
Location Focus: New Jersey – The Place For Giant Opportunities
The Garden State fields a powerful lineup of assets for business, including a highly educated workforce and game-changing tax incentives.
2014 Realizes Strongest U.S. IPO Numbers In More Than A Decade
As of December, there were 288 IPOs on U.S. exchanges, which raised $95.2b, a 54% increase in capital over 2013.
Industry Focus: Ports & FTZs – Drivers For Commerce And Trade
Foreign-trade zones are playing a greater role in development efforts geared to increased imports and exports.
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Want to rank the biggest waste of economic development funds? We already know the winner.
Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For New Manufacturing Facility
Supplier to the aerospace industry makes initial $12 million investment to establish Orangeburg County operation.
Business Report: Georgia – Latvian Fiberglass Producer Puts U.S. HQ in Dublin, GA
Valmiera Glass will invest $20 million in a new manufacturing facility, creating 150 jobs.
Metro Chicago Exports Collaboration Launched
Despite high exporting volume, only 6% of the region’s small and mid-size firms currently export and, on average, less than half of those firms export to more than one market.
Japanese Auto Parts Supplier Locates New Operations In Jamestown, IN
This is the first company with roots in Indiana’s sister state to invest in Indiana.
Bayer CropScience Opens New R&D Site In California
The company has earmarked close to $1 billion for investments in the USA between 2013 and 2016.
Barclays Bank Chooses McKinney, Texas For U.S. Tech Center
The Barclays Technology Center will support the bank's operations globally by providing technology support to the business and developing solutions for all the group's activities and requirements.
More Commercial Real Estate Execs Expect To Increase Capital Spending Amid Tepid Economic Growth...
The KPMG survey was completed from February through April 2014 and reflects the responses of 100 senior commercial real estate executives from the United States.
Toyota Continues To Grow Investment In Michigan
As part of this initiative, Toyota will move about 250 direct procurement positions from its manufacturing headquarters in Erlanger, KY, to a new facility to be built at the TTC campus in York Township.
Bridor Bakery Announces Vineland, NJ Expansion
The plant will continue to produce Bridor’s broad line of baguettes, breads and rolls while expanding its laminated pastry dough and signature flaky croissant capacity.
Constellium-UACJ Break Ground In Bowling Green, KY
Japanese, European partnership to supply aluminum sheets to automotive manufacturers.
Feature Story: Georgia’s Governor’s Report – Rising And Ready For The Future
With a welcoming, down-home business climate, the peach state is reinventing itself as an automotive powerhouse and a film production mecca poised to give Hollywood a run for its money.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.