March / April 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2023 issue takes a look at the impact of sustainability on site decisions. Plus, life sciences, Opportunity Zones, and a report from Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
Cabinet, Textile Manufacturers To Create 250+ Jobs In North Carolina
Dura Supreme Cabinetry will expand and create over 200 jobs in Statesville; Tex-Tech Industries will add 49 new jobs in Winston-Salem.
1st Annual EDO Awards: Submit Your Entry Now!
Business Facilities 1st Annual EDO Awards will recognize economic development organizations (EDOs) leading the way when it comes to attracting and retaining companies to their regions.
CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana
Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.
Concerns Remain, But U.S. Execs More Optimistic About Revenue, Profit
Business leaders still have grave concerns about U.S. economy for 2023, but are more optimistic about revenue and profit expectations, other key indicators, finds AICPA & CIMA survey.
The Talent War: What’s Your Plan For Recruiting Gen Z Workers?
A new report from The Conference Board explores the 5 most important motivations of Gen Z, expected to represent nearly a third of the workforce by 2025.
GE To Invest $450M+ In U.S. Manufacturing This Year
Investments in equipment, facility upgrades, and other improvements at GE’s aerospace and energy businesses will take place across eight states, create 1,700 jobs.
Better Lifestyle, Lower Cost Of Living In North Tampa Bay, Florida
Pasco County features pro-business government in a right to work state with local incentives, low operating costs, and no personal state income tax, and offers the fourth best tax climate in the U.S.
Advanced Integrated Technologies Expanding In Norfolk, Virginia
Other companies with projects in Virginia include PRINCO LLC, also in Norfolk, SanMar in Hanover County, and STS Group in Salem. In total, these expansions will create more than 1,400 jobs.
Welcome To Mississippi: America’s Gateway For Business
Some of the most well-known international companies have built upon their long legacies of success by locating in Mississippi.
Did You Miss This Webinar? Discover 3 Ways To Workforce Success
Whether you're relocating or expanding, view this free video webinar and learn innovative ways to stand out from the pack and sustain your best workforce.
Incentives Bring EpiBone, Inc. To New Jersey
Small, woman-founded biotechnology company EpiBone, Inc. will create 90 jobs in Jersey City, NJ with the help of NJEDA Emerge tax credits.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Picks SE Tennessee For New Plant
Florida-based Formulated Solutions Cleveland will invest nearly $44 million, create 524 new jobs in Bradley County, TN.
See What’s Made In The Hub City
From eyeglasses to semiconductors, Lubbock, Texas is a hub for manufacturing with interstate access as well as connection to regional and national markets at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. Companies find this business-minded community to be the ideal place to grow.
Hyundai Supplier PHA Will Bring 400+ Jobs To Georgia
A supplier to the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County, PHA will invest more than $67 million in a new facility in Chatham County, GA.
AstraZeneca Brings 500 Life Sciences Jobs To Ontario, Canada
In Ontario, AstraZeneca will expand its R&D operations, while Canada helps Stanpac scale up manufacturing of new compostable and recyclable packaging.
Why… Oregon?
Business Oregon leaders discuss how the state's post-pandemic economic rebound is fueled by manufacturing, services, and wholesale trade.
The Webstaurant Store Serving Up 225 New Jobs In Tennessee
The Webstaurant Store will invest $104M in Wilson County, TN; Dongwha Electrolyte will invest over $70M to locate its first U.S. facility in Montgomery County.
Businesses Thrive In Amarillo, TX
Kevin Carter, President & CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corp. discusses how the largest city in the Texas Panhandle offers workforce and incentives for companies to succeed.
New Sam’s Club Fulfillment Center Will Create 600 Jobs In Georgia
Sam’s Club will create 600 new jobs and invest more than $142 million in a new fulfillment center in Douglas County, Georgia.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.