Walkable Downtowns Help Attract Employees
Companies are migrating to walkable downtowns across the country, in big cities and small CBDs, and in secondary markets within larger metropolitan areas from coast to coast, according to a recent study.
Reclamation Project
An obscure bureau of the U.S. Interior Dept. is drawing up plans to rebuild the water infrastructure of the western U.S.
State Focus: Washington – A Legendary Place To Do Business
Construction cranes are dotting the idyllic skies in the northwest, where, among other projects, the new world headquarters of Amazon is taking shape amid a bustling real estate market.
Ill Wind
Cape Wind, planned as the nation's first offshore wind farm, appears to be dead in the water.
Industry Focus: Water Resources – Greater Memphis, 100 Trillion Gallons
Greater Memphis has an abundant supply of pure, sweet water: the Memphis Sands Aquifer holds nearly 100 trillion gallons of this precious commodity, which is becoming an economic development priority.
Virtual Employees
Uber gets a reality check from the California Labor Commission.
Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
The green pilot program will assist the community in creating sustainable practices including energy efficient measures for local businesses and green infrastructure in many projects across the city.
Thirsty Crops
A looming water resources crisis spells trouble for foods that are gluttons for gallons.
Job-Creating Visas
A biotech startup in Vermont is being funded by immigrant investors.
Lerner Announces Capital One To Open Office In Tysons, VA
Headquartered in McLean, VA, Capital One Financial Corporation is one of the most widely recognized brands in America.
State Focus: Destined For Success In Arkansas
The Natural State boasts an educated workforce enriched by long-term training and a strategic location that offers cost-efficient access to tens of millions of U.S. consumers.
On the Wrong Track
Our failure to invest in infrastructure puts the United States in a precarious position.
Legacy, Shmegacy
The momentum to address the impact of climate change hits a wall of ice.
Special Report: Call Centers/Back Office – Making A Connection In Southwest Missouri
Call centers are flocking to the Show-Me State, with Taney County, MO poised for development as an emerging hub for back office, call center and IT operations.
Moving Forward in Maryland
Gov. Larry Hogan puts economic development at the top of his agenda.
Jackson Kayak To Expand, Open New Facility In White County, TN
Recreational products manufacturer to invest $6.5 million and create 250 new jobs.
Four Years Later
Radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster lands on the Japanese prime minister's roof.
Really Big Plans
A $6.8-billion mega-development over Washington's Union Station will complete the vision of its original architect.
State Focus: Southern California – Where The Leading Edge Lives
So Cal’s Leading Edge has the right stuff to deliver advanced materials, clean transport systems and green energy, as well as the world’s most advanced aircraft.
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.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.