FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
The Midwest Inland Port ramp—ADM’s new intermodal freight shipping and receiving facility—puts Decatur front and center as a leading logistics hub. From the September/October 2013 issue.
Stadium Arcadium
The Atlanta Braves write another chapter in the long-running saga of publicly financed sports palaces.
BNSF Opens New Logistics Park Intermodal Facility In Kansas
The business park has 500,000 square feet of speculative distribution building space available for warehouse and distribution centers.
Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment
Coalition of businesses, non-profits, and trade associations unite to applaud the Obama administration's effort to preserve America's economic competitiveness, but call for additional action.
One Year Later
The report cards are in for the Superstorm Sandy recovery and the grade is "incomplete" as misery continues for thousands who have lost their homes or businesses.
Travelers Companies, Inc. Announces Data Center In Sarpy County, NE
Travelers qualifies for Nebraska’s newest Tier 2 Large Data Center incentive where it must minimally invest $200 million and create at least 30 new full-time jobs.
“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee
Volkswagen seeks the middle ground as the UAW targets the German automaker's assembly plant in a right-to-work state.
BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth
Energy production is one of the largest economic engines in Mississippi, providing 28,000 jobs in a thriving sector that continues to attract new investments. From the July/August 2013 issue.
After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use
Urban Land Institute report offers recommendations on strengthening community resiliency based on the reality of a post-Sandy world.
Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility
Proposed Gulf Coast GTL project, subject to final approval by Shell, would result in 740 new direct jobs; Louisiana Hwy. 70 proposed expansion to accommodate potential project.
STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine
The recession of 2008 left Florida overcast economically for years. Looks like it may be time to break out the shades. From the July/August 2013 issue.
FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
A shipping bonanza soon will be heading this way from an expanded Panama Canal. Every major port wants to attract the larger vessels, but who will be ready? From the July/August 2013 issue.
Panasonic Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Headquarters In Newark, NJ
Two Riverfront Plaza is first new office tower for downtown Newark in more than two decades.
Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
Business Facilities mourns the loss of a widely respected consultant, colleague and friend, a perennial speaker at our LiveXchange event.
Benteler Steel/Tube Break Ground At Port Of Caddo-Bossler In Louisiana
European company’s first U.S. steel facility will result in more than 2,200 direct and indirect jobs in Northwest Louisiana.
Air Canada Opens Global Operations Center In Brampton, Ontario
The new facility will serve as the central control for the airline's operations, with 400 employees overseeing, on a 24/7 basis, nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day.
FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
As more companies understand the advantages of near-instant access to their markets, the trend of service businesses partnering with logistics providers will continue to grow.
Tesla Motors Opens Assembly Plant In Tilburg, Netherlands
Tilburg Assembly Plant scene of first Model S deliveries to Dutch, Belgian, French and German customers.
SPECIAL REPORT: Devens – Secret Weapon In The Battle For Business
A 4,400-acre former military base in the heart of Massachusetts is helping startups and industry leaders succeed and conquer.
Rebuilding Task Force Releases Rebuilding Strategy For Sandy-Affected Region
Strategy will ensure families, small businesses and communities are stronger, more economically competitive and better able to withstand future storms and serve as a model for communities across the country
19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report
Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2023 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in the 2023 Metro Rankings Report
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.
Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy
If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.