$600M Joint Venture Will Bring First xScale Data Center To U.S.
The first xScale data center in the U.S., known as SV12x, will be located in California's Silicon Valley. Plus, solar microgrid project breaks ground in Northern California tribal community.
Exploring The Energy Future
As industries seek to diversify energy sources, government initiatives remain central to these efforts.
Site Selection In 2024: What Risks Define Business Investment Decisions?
Ongoing scarcities and geopolitical forces are among the factors that are impacting facility location decisions, according to a new study from the Site Selectors Guild.
North Carolina’s BioPharma Crescent: Fertile For Manufacturing
This five-county region in eastern North Carolina is home to biopharma firms from around the world.
Sandow Lakes Energy To Construct Power Plant in Texas Triangle
Sandow Lakes Energy, a 1,200-megawatt, ultra-efficient, natural-gas fueled power plant, will be constructed in the Texas Triangle.
2024 Top Utilities
These top utilities play a key role in state and local economic development endeavors, as well as sustainability efforts.
SouthWest Water Company Expands Headquarters In Sugar Land, Texas
Established in 1891 as East Whittier Land & Water Company, the company is owner and operator of regulated water and wastewater systems.
Historic Drexel Rail Site Readies For Its Next Chapter
When the Drexel Furniture factory left town in the late ’90s, it took crucial jobs and community support with it. Discover how the public power Town of Drexel is writing this 100-acre rail site’s next chapter.
Bridging The Digital Divide
Across the U.S., BEAD Program funding aims to expand broadband access, and leading locations remain to be seen.
Omnis Fuel Restarts, Will Invest $800M In West Virginia Power Plant
In West Virginia, Omnis Fuel Technologies restarted and will expand its Pleasants Power Plant. Plus, a $50M food packaging facility is planned for Berkeley County.
North Carolina Is Fast Becoming An EV Hub
As the demand for and production of electric vehicles ramps up, discover how North Carolina is well positioned to be a driving force in the auto industry’s transformation.
1.9-Mile Transmission Line Moved To Support New York Mega-Site
The electric transmission line delivers 100% clean, renewable hydropower to the 1,250-acre Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Genesee County, New York.
Indiana 5E Strategy Propels Growth
With an eye on the future, the Hoosier State created a plan that aims to advance the environment, economy, and energy transition.
Florida Has Broad Benefits For Business
Florida offers incentives to all industries that want to take advantage of the Sunshine State's robust infrastructure.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Expanding
Across North America, the grid is gaining green energy resources to support business operations.
Energy-Forward Site Selection
The topic of energy comes up early and often as companies work to make site selection decisions regarding existing and future facilities.
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.
Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects
Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Tax Credits, Training Grants Help Create 250 Jobs In Indiana
Indiana incentives will help NOVA Chemicals add up to 125 new jobs in Connersville, and Ford Meter Box Company create up to 126 jobs in Wabash.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards
Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
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: 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.