Global Rankings

19th Annual Global Rankings Report: Standout Locations For Site Selectors

Foreign direct investment, renewable energy, and global smart cities 
are included in this year’s global rankings.
Washington Technology

Washington Delivers Technology

Having access to a robust transportation system has made Washington a dependable state for businesses that need an end-to-end supply chain.

Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage

Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.

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.
General Motors Indiana

GM Indiana EV Battery Plant Investment Is Largest In State History

GM, Samsung SDI joint venture will bring $3B battery cell plant to St. Joseph County, Indiana. Plus, GM invests $632M In Fort Wayne.
Clean Seas West Virginia

$50M Clean Energy Manufacturing Facility Planned In West Virginia

Clean-Seas' West Virginia facility, its first in the U.S., will convert plastic feedstock into precursors for recycled content plastics and clean fuels. 
clean energy

In Illinois, Manufacturing Investments Grow Clean Energy

With Illinois' goal of achieving zero-emissions by 2045, clean energy manufacturers have an increasingly critical role in energy transition efforts.
Reducing Carbon Emissions

Building Performance Standards Are Key To Reducing Carbon Emissions

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.

Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC

Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.
Pennsylvania

Manufacturer Expansions Bring Millions To Pennsylvania

EMD Electronics, Spark Therapeutics, and Vitro have expanded in Pennsylvania bringing in millions and expanding the manufacturing sector.
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Partners With onsemi

With a partnership with Penn State, onsemi will being an $8 million investment to Pennsylvania to build a Silicon Carbide Crystal Center.
Anovion Technologies Georgia

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.
Advanced SMR Nuclear Project Texas

Dow Selects Texas Site For Advanced SMR Nuclear Project

The joint project with X-Energy Reactor Company will provide the Seadrift site with zero carbon emissions power and steam production.

Nel Hydrogen Gigafactory To Bring 500+ Jobs To Michigan

Financial incentives, a skilled workforce, cooperation with universities and research institutions, and strategic partnerships helped bring the Norwegian company’s $400M automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility to Michigan.
Delta Electronics Americas' regional headquarters Fremont, California

Delta Electronics’ California HQ Earns New LEED Certification

Delta Electronics Americas HQ is the first LEED Zero Energy-Certified Green Building in Fremont, California.

Location Spotlight: City of Fontana – Open for Business

From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.

Location Spotlight: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure

The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.
Solar South Carolina

SEM Wafertech, Solar4America To Invest $66M In South Carolina

The new Sumter County facility will create 300 jobs, help meet the need for locally sourced solar wafers as the demand for solar power continues to grow in the U.S. 

Los Angeles Is Top City For EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

Los Angeles; Washington, DC; Atlanta; San Francisco; New York are top five cities for EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings.

Arizona Advancing Toward Sustainability

Arizona is excelling in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors and has targeted growth in renewable energy.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.