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The 13th annual edition of our rankings report tracks growth sectors that seem to be emerging overnight from thin air in uncharted waters, telling you who’s out front in cybersecurity, offshore wind energy and the other frontiers of the 21st century.


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The 13th annual edition of our rankings report tracks growth sectors that seem to be emerging overnight from thin air in uncharted waters, telling you who’s out front in cybersecurity, offshore wind energy and the other frontiers of the 21st century.
10/22/2019
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    Latest: Business Facilities’ 13th Annual Rankings Report - The 13th annual edition of our rankings report tracks growth sectors that seem to be emerging overnight from thin air in uncharted waters, telling you who’s out front in cybersecurity, offshore wind energy and the other frontiers of the 21st century.

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    Business Facilities’ 13th Annual Rankings Report

    The 13th annual edition of our rankings report tracks growth sectors that seem to be emerging overnight from thin air in uncharted waters, telling you who’s out front in cybersecurity, offshore wind energy and the other frontiers of the 21st century.
    water management Louisiana
    Louisiana

    Making Waves: Building A Water Management Mecca

    Coastal rebuilding projects are driving the growth of the water sector in Louisiana. The Pelican State aims to become the Silicon Valley of the global water industry.
    energy efficiency
    Utilities

    Scorecard Identifies Most Energy-Efficient Utilities

    ACEEE’s first-ever Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard looks at the performance of the 51 largest electric utilities in the U.S. and highlights cutting-edge efforts.
    New Mexico
    State Focus

    New Mexico: Simply Enchanting

    New Mexico offers a combination that’s hard to beat, with scenic beauty and benefits to business that continue to entice.
    Economic Development

    Happy Economic Development Week!

    As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate.
    Louisiana
    Governor's Report

    Energizing Louisiana’s Future

    Louisiana is ready to be the prime global hub for liquefied natural gas exports, and it’s aiming to be the national leader in cybersecurity.
    utilities
    Feature Story

    Top Utilities: The Power Behind Growth

    The leading utilities are finding innovative ways to seal the deal on new development projects. They’re also ahead of the curve on low-cost efficiency, smart-grid technology and the conversion to renewables.
    Memphis water
    Utilities

    Greater Memphis: The Gold Standard for Water

    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.
    energy costs
    Utilities

    NYSERDA Offers $36M To Cut Energy Costs

    New York will support adoption of advanced technologies to help businesses and building owners track energy use in real time, pinpoint waste, cut costs and drive more than $200 million in energy savings.
    water recycling
    Utilities

    Southern California Water Recycling Project To Make History

    The $110 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant will enable the Water Replenishment District to develop the first locally sustainable groundwater basins in California.
    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement

    From water technology and food processing to energy, power and control, companies in Wisconsin that recognize their mutual dependency and have formed partnerships to address common challenges are thriving and creating new economic opportunities.
    Michigan Business To Receive Energy Incentives
    Utilities

    1,000th Michigan Business Lands Energy Incentives

    A Chinese auto parts maker joins Michigan businesses that have received over $7.5 million in Consumers Energy's new construction incentives.
    Cyber Security Systems Monitor Increase In Online Hacking.
    Utilities

    Cyber Pearl Harbor

    The number of incidents involving hacking into key infrastructure has tripled in the past two years. Most of these cyber-intrusions appear to be exploratory in nature, but a few have crossed the line and caused physical damage.
    Duke-Energy-Site-Readiness-Program
    Utilities

    Florida Industrial Sites Join Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program

    Duke Energy has just completed the evaluation of industrial sites in Florida’s Pasco, Polk and Sumter counties through the company's Site Readiness Program, which helps advance prime parcels for industrial development opportunities.
    Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah GOED
    Utilities

    Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah GOED

    Utah has the sixth fastest average Internet speeds in the country and the fastest speeds in the Western U.S.
    Utilities

    Google to Build $600 Million Alabama Data Center

    Google will build a $600 million data center in Alabama’s Jackson County, creating up to 100 jobs at a facility powered by renewable energy.
    Utilities

    State Focus: Carolinas – Similar States With Coastal Clout

    North and South Carolina may not be alike in many ways, but it appears they share similar stories.
    Memphis Light Gas and Water’s Sheahan Station is one of several huge pumping facilities that keep Memphis Sands Aquifer water flowing through city pipes.
    Utilities

    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.
    Pen on top of money.
    Utilities

    USDA Awards Loans And Grants To Support Rural Economic Development

    Infrastructure investments funded through USDA grants will help create jobs and expand rural manufacturing.
    Golf Cart Bridge in Peachtree City, GA.
    Utilities

    Business Report: Georgia – Mercedes-Benz USA Relocates Headquarters To Atlanta

    The auto giant cites the quality of life in Metro Atlanta as a key factor in its decision to invest $74 million in a new facility, creating 800 jobs.
    Utilities

    Keeping Up with the Bristols

    A metro community that spans two states also keeps one foot in the future.
    Utilities

    Not So Hot

    As Niagara Falls freezes to a trickle, the nation's scientists quietly reveal their plan to combat global warming.
    Expedient Boston.
    Utilities

    Expedient Announces Latest Data Center Expansion In Cleveland, OH

    The opening of additional high-capacity data center space comes on the heels of several other Expedient data center expansions.
    Cybersecurity.
    Utilities

    Ghost Systems Cybersecurity Company Opens Up Headquarters In Incline Village, NV

    Ghost Systems opens global headquarters in Incline Village, NV, with offices and SafePlace Centers also opening in Reno, NV.
    Zuckerberg with laughing executive.
    Utilities

    Buying the Rope

    The titans of Silicon Valley bow before China's new Internet Czar.
    QTS Dallas.
    Utilities

    QTS Completes Phase I Construction Of Dallas-Fort Worth Data Center

    With 12 data centers in eight states, QTS owns, operates and manages approximately 4.7 million square feet of data center infrastructure and supports more than 850 customers.
    Smart Grid Technologies Revenue To Reach $70.2 Billion Annually.
    Utilities

    Smart Grid Technologies Revenue Expected To Reach $70.2 Billion Annually

    Navigant Research forecast—revenue from smart grid technologies could reach $70.2 billion annually by 2023.
    Utilities

    Businesses Perceive Little Value In Switching Electricity Vendors

    New analysis surveyed 250 medium and large C&I companies across five verticals: manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, small franchises and education.
    Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George.
    Utilities

    Business Report: Four Cities To Pilot Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative

    A Local Technology Planning Pilot project will help communities develop strategic plans for broadband.
    Dart Data Center
    Utilities

    Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

    In the age of “big data,” where and how information is housed can be key to a successful business expansion strategy. Here are some ideal locations for your next data center.
    ATT
    Utilities

    AT&T Eyes 100 U.S. Cities And Municipalities Fiber Upgrade

    Build plan to be influenced by communities offering the strongest investment cases and policies; entrepreneurs, small businesses and start-ups will benefit most from advanced broadband speeds.
    Utilities

    All the Way Back

    The United States finally has recovered all of the jobs we lost in the Great Recession.
    Utilities

    State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

    The North Star State has definitely seen the economic light, with achievements that read like a recipe rundown.
    electric power transmission
    Utilities

    Duke Energy Selects Five SC Properties For Potential Industrial Development

    After each site's state of readiness has advanced, Duke Energy's business development team will strategically market each of them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their operations.
    Utilities

    Industry Focus: MidAmerica’s World-Class Flow Chart

    How strategic water planning gave a 9,000-acre industrial park in the middle of rural Oklahoma a “clear, clean and abundant” advantage in a global market.
    Utilities

    First Minister Of Scotland Opens Smarter Grid Solutions’ New York Office

    Leading smart grid technology company opens in North America. Signs global agreements with Silver Spring Networks and HEVO Power.
    Gov Tom Corbett
    Utilities

    FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

    With huge reserves of low-cost energy, world-class R&D facilities and streamlined grants that yield solid returns, Pennsylvania wants everyone to know it’s ready to take on all comers.
    Danos Louisiana
    Utilities

    Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

    Energy firm’s $23.2 million capital investment will create 100 new direct jobs in Iberia Parish.
    CyrusOne Data Center
    Utilities

    Global Data Center Services Provider CyrusOne Sets Sights On Northern Virginia

    Company shares plans for construction of new enterprise-class multi-tenant data center in Loudoun County.
    Utilities

    Losing the Broadband Race

    We invented the Internet, but even Romania and Moldova are blowing the doors off the U.S. in high-speed broadband.
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