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The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.


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The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.
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    Latest: January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1) - The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.

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    January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1)

    The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.
    New Hampshire
    Corporate Headquarters

    INTEGRIM Opens U.S. Headquarters In New Hampshire

    INTEGRIM's new U.S. location will enable the company to serve a market that is ripe for Process Automation solutions nationwide.
    Provo Utah
    Surveys & Research

    Provo, San Jose Top Annual Ranking Of Best-Performing Cities

    The Milken Institute's top 10 list of cities that are creating and sustaining jobs also includes San Francisco, Austin, Orlando, Raleigh, and Seattle.
    destination states
    Surveys & Research

    Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States

    California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
    Enterprise Florida
    Florida

    Florida Creates Business-Friendly Environment To Grow In Today’s Global Market

    From the Keys to the Panhandle, Florida welcomes you with the talented workforce, top-ranked infrastructure, global connectivity and quality of life your company needs.
    Reston, VA
    Corporate Headquarters

    Blackboard Inc. Moving Global Headquarters To Northern Virginia

    The new location will combine the company's existing DC and Reston offices into a new modern office in the heart of Northern Virginia's tech corridor.
    California cybersecurity
    State Focus

    California: Building A Supply Chain For Cyber Skills

    A cybersecurity labor market survey reveals an alarming gap between the number of job openings and the number of qualified applicants to fill these positions in California.
    Texas
    State Focus

    Everything In Texas Is Big—And Getting Bigger

    The Lone Star State has been the busiest exporter among U.S. states for 16 consecutive years, shipping out $264 billion in goods in 2017.
    Thomasville, GA
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Check-Mate Industries Creating 230 Jobs In Georgia

    The manufacturer of metal stampings, assemblies, tools and dies will invest $16 million in a new manufacturing plant in Thomasville, GA. 
    Frisco, Texas
    Corporate Headquarters

    The PGA Of America Relocating HQ To Texas

    The Professional Golfers’ Association of America's headquarters relocation will bring $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100 new jobs to Frisco, TX.
    Illinois
    State Focus

    Illinois: Renewing The Midwest

    Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) is attracting a number of renewable energy companies looking to reap the benefits of the legislation.
    Amazon
    Corporate Headquarters

    A Tale Of Two Cities: Amazon Picks NYC, Northern Virginia For New HQ

    After an epic site selection process, Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across two new headquarters. Plus, Nashville lands 5,000 jobs.
    Hobart, IN
    Manufacturing

    Daifuku Wynright To Invest $26M In Indiana Manufacturing Complex

    The new Hobart, IN facility will consolidate two manufacturing operations into one location, creating up to 582 new jobs by the end of 2021.
    Arizona
    State Focus

    Arizona: Billion Dollar Boom

    The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries.
    New England region
    USA - New England

    New England’s Regional Defense Industry Collaboration

    The new organization, funded with a $1.5-million grant from the department of defense, will coordinate the growth of defense-related business across the six-state region.
    Florida skilled workforce
    State Focus

    Florida The Friendly

    Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector.
    Irving-Las Colinas
    Industry Focus

    The Headquarters Of Headquarters

    Irving-Las Colinas, in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is a magnet for Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 corporate headquarters, with more HQ per capita than other cities.
    Massachusetts

    Devens: Winning The Battle For Business

    Where troops in full battle gear once lined in formation, high-tech execs squint to take aim at targets today—this time with new patents and breakthroughs in their sights.
    Feature Story

    Startups: Knowledge-Based Heart Of Canada

    Fredericton, Canada has developed an entrepreneurial hub that is a one-stop shop where startups can access a variety of programs to spur new businesses.
    Press Releases

    Madison, WI Takes Quality Of Life Crown

    Madison, WI lands the top spot for Quality of Life, Orlando leads in Job Growth in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
    metro rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
    global rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Global Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report measures international locations’ progress on a range of factors, including cybersecurity, renewable energy, economic growth potential, global competitiveness, and beyond.
    tourism industry
    Industry Focus

    Travel Push for Tourists

    The tourism industry supports nearly nine million jobs in the U.S., but a dip in overseas visitors in 2017 has led to the creation of the Visit U.S. Coalition to put out the welcome mat.
    Arizona
    Business Report

    SkyBridge Arizona Heralds New Era In Cross-Border Commerce

    The first international air cargo hub to house customs operations for Mexico and the U.S. is expected to create 17,000 jobs in Greater Phoenix.
    Minnesota
    State Focus

    Asian Markets Spur Exports Surge from Minnesota

    More than $7 billion in goods were shipped from Minnesota to Asia in 2017, with shipments to Japan notching a 30 percent increase over the previous year.
    Inland Empire California
    Location Focus

    California: There’s Good Karma In The Valley

    Moreno Valley is booming in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, adding more than 8.4 million square feet of industrial space in the past two years.
    Goodyear, AZ retail sector
    Industry Focus

    Retail: Alive and Kicking

    Reports of the death of the retail sector—a fate that was widely assumed to be the outcome of an exponential increase in online purchases of consumer goods—were more than a bit premature.
    Business Facilities LiveXchange
    Event News

    LiveXchange: Noted Economist Predicts Three More Years Of Growth

    In his Keynote Address at Business Facilities’ 14th Annual LiveXchange event, Dr. James F. Smith told attendees that key economic indicators point to up to three more years of growth before the U.S. economy experiences another downturn.
    AllianceBernstein corporate headquarters Nashville
    Corporate Headquarters

    Nashville Lands AllianceBernstein Corporate HQ, 1,050 Jobs

    The asset management firm will invest more than $70 million to move its corporate headquarters from New York City to Davidson County, TN.
    Camden NJ
    Corporate Headquarters

    Subaru Of America Opens New Headquarters In New Jersey

    Subaru of America celebrates the grand opening of its all-new 250,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Camden, NJ.
    Hesperia California
    State Focus

    Made In California

    The Golden State is increasing the benefits for manufacturers that participate in its recently launched CA Made state labeling program.
    Connecticut
    State Focus

    Stamford, Connecticut: Innovating Since 1641

    With an excellent quality of life and a robust set of available tax incentives and credits, Stamford, Connecticut leads the pack in commercial and residential development.
    The Editor's Blog

    Transformers

    Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
    The Editor's Blog

    Climate Consultants

    A Silicon Valley startup tells economic developers it can make 50-year predictions of the impact of climate change on available sites.
    The Editor's Blog

    Doobie Candy

    The legal cannabis industry is selling dangerous high-potency infused edible products that will need to be regulated.
    Atlanta Groupe PSA North American Headquarters
    Corporate Headquarters

    Atlanta Lands Groupe PSA North American Headquarters

    After a yearlong, nationwide search, the French automobile and motorcycle manufacturer has chosen to establish its new North American headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
    Business Report

    South Carolina: York County Leads In Job Growth

    In 1Q 2017, York County, SC had the highest percentage increase of employment among the 346 largest counties in the U.S.
    The Editor's Blog

    Crystal Ball 2018

    We've used the NSA's cyber tools to hack next year's headlines.
    The Editor's Blog

    Final Jeopardy

    As artificial intelligence rapidly approaches what scientists call "technical singularity," the implications for humanity are beginning to come into focus.
    employees
    Surveys & Research

    Employees Want Employers To Make The World A Better Place

    Today's employees care about more than just a paycheck: They want to work for companies that share their values.
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    Business Facilities & COVID-19

    Maryland National Capital Region Forms Economic Development Alliance

    Economic Development
    Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.

    Blount Partnership Establishes Small Business Relief Fund

    Economic Development
    The fund provides disaster relief to small businesses in Blount County, TN that develop innovative solutions to overcome catastrophic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Site Selection

    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.

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    Alabama

    BF Location Video: AIDT – The Total Workforce Delivery System

    AIDT’s Total Workforce Delivery System has provided thousands of skilled, motivated employees to Alabama industries since 1971. The key to AIDT’s response is a unique infrastructure allowing the total, upfront commitment of our resources to the success of your company.

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