Small Business Owners Grade Their States For Business Friendliness
Thumbtack.com surveyed 12,632 small businesses across the United States. The survey asked questions about the friendliness of states and cities toward small businesses.
Brookdale To Expand Williamson County, TN Headquarters
National senior living operator to invest $2.1 Million; will create 162 new jobs.
Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
A resurgent bioscience sector pulls Europe into recovery, while U.S. biotech leaders train the next generation of an essential skilled workforce.
4th Source Inc. Relocating To Louisiana
The company’s fourth U.S. location in Kenner, LA, will create 320 new direct jobs in greater New Orleans.
Nissan Revs Up Production At Canton, MS Plant
Production of the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano crossover later this fall means 500 new jobs for Nissan's Vehicle Assembly Plant in Canton, Mississippi.
All the Way Back
The United States finally has recovered all of the jobs we lost in the Great Recession.
Creative Lodging Solutions LLC To Add 120 Jobs In Lexington, KY
National lodging services company to expand headquarters, invest $5.5 million in the project and nearly double its workforce in the next four years.
Chiquita To Return Shipping Operations To Port Of New Orleans
Chiquita Brands represents Port of New Orleans’ biggest container shipping win with a project that will increase container volume by roughly 15 percent and create 270 to 350 new jobs in New Orleans.
Business Facilities Magazine State of the Year
It was announced in January that Tennessee grabbed top honors for the number of new jobs created and amount of capital invested in 2013. In this video, Rogers shares his thoughts on why Tennessee was chosen and discusses the state's successful economic development strategies.
First-Class Visas
Austin, TX is thinking of setting up an immigrant investor program: Fund a project, get a visa.
Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State
In 2013, companies invested $3.3 billion in 281 new projects in Kentucky across a broad spectrum of industries, creating 14,000 jobs.
New Resource Announced For Cities Seeking Innovation And Economic Revitalization
The program will allow city officials access to best practices and advice from national experts on community development, economic development, operations, budget and other key issues.
Remington Outdoor Company Moving To Alabama
More than 2,000 new jobs will be created with Remington's expansion to Huntsville.
Verizon Opens New Finance Center Building In Lake Mary, FL
Economic impact of 750 new jobs announced by Verizon is boosted by new building in central Florida and the possibility of additional jobs at Finance Center.
State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
A strong, centrally located transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a warm business climate make Arkansas an attractive venue.
$150 Million Aluminum Facility Coming To Bowling Green, KY; Creating 80 Jobs
Japanese, European partnership to supply aluminum sheets to automotive manufacturers.
Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
To service customers efficiently, tailored logistics and transportation solutions are essential to ensure coordinated goods movement from origin to end user through each supply chain segment.
CGI Announces 400 Job Tech Center In Lafayette, LA
Company will deliver technology solutions as an anchor tenant of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Research Park; state-supported higher education initiative will expand computer science programs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Report Explores Sectors And Metros Driving Construction Jobs Recovery
Study from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists International reveals the top 10 metros for employment in commercial construction. Providence, RI-metro region tops the list.
The Reckoning
Memo to climate change deniers: You're gonna need a bigger boat.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.