USA - Southeast

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout the Southeast USA region.



AESC And Amazon Announce Expansions In South Carolina

EV battery maker's AESC expansion in Florence County, SC represents more than $3 billion in investment there since 2022, while Amazon is expanding its presence in the state with a same-day delivery facility in North Myrtle Beach.
Landmark Ceramics Tennessee

Two Manufacturing Projects Will Create Nearly 300 Jobs In Tennessee

Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand in Mt. Pleasant; Bridgetown Natural Foods will invest $78.3 million to locate a manufacturing and distribution facility in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Site Selection For Advanced Manufacturing

Site Selection For Advanced Manufacturing

These modern manufacturers value workers, speed-to-market, and a supportive environment in location decision-making.
North Carolina investment, ElectriCities of North Carolina

Talking Shop With 3 NC Industrial Site Consultants

Get their take on what’s driving the state’s recent investment boom and what they’re hearing from clients about continued economic expansion.
FreezPak Logistics

Door Manufacturer, Logistics Company Will Create 130 Jobs In Virginia

With total investments of more than $87M, Tucker Door & Trim will create 50 jobs in Henrico County and FreezPak Logistics will create 80 jobs in the City of Suffolk.
Vista Metals Kentucky

Vista Metals Will Invest $60M In Kentucky Facility

Vista Metals will create 50 jobs with its new specialty aluminum products operation in Bowling Green. Plus, a new Build-Ready site is announced at the Green River Commerce Park in Adair County.
SCHOTT Pharma North Carolina

SCHOTT Pharma To Invest $371M In North Carolina

The new prefillable syringe manufacturing facility will create more than 400 jobs in Wilson, North Carolina.
Schneider Electric Tennessee

Schneider Electric To Invest $85M In Middle Tennessee Expansion

The manufacturer of energy management and automation equipment will create more than 450 new jobs in Mt. Juliet and Smyrna, Tennessee.

Agile Cold Storage To Build $45.9M Facility In Pearl River, LA

Agile Cold Storage will invest $45.9 million into a new facility in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, according to Louisiana Economic Development.
Inflation Reduction Act, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen

Treasury Secretary: IRA Led To $650B In Clean Energy Investment

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visits Kentucky on third anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, highlights Inflation Reduction Act's impact on clean energy investments.

DCC Metal Recycling Adds $11M Investment to South Carolina

DCC Metal Recycling will invest $11 million to add its seventh operation in South Carolina. The operation will bring 78 jobs to the state.
Southern Roots Alabama

Pecan Processor To Create 120 Jobs In Alabama

Southern Roots Nut Co. will invest over $16M to open a pecan processing facility in Dothan. Meanwhile, $30M in grants will support development of industry-ready sites under Alabama's new SEEDS program.
INTOCAST

INTOCAST Breaks Into U.S. With Tennessee Facility

INTOCAST will establish its first U.S. operations in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
South Carolina state flag

SC Produce Company Invests $26.2M In Palmetto State

A full-service fresh produce supplier will invest $26.2 million to improve its facility in Richland County, South Carolina.
UBE Louisiana

UBE Plans $500M EV Battery Ingredient Plant In Louisiana

The Japanese chemical company's first U.S. manufacturing facility will be located at Cornerstone Energy Park in Jefferson Parish.
North Carolina

Japan-Based Companies Make Moves In North Carolina

Two Japan-based companies are establishing a presence in North Carolina, building on the country's investments in the Tar Heel State.

[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
Fairfield County, SC

Fairfield County, SC: Shaping The Future, Starting Now

This rural county situated between Columbia and Charlotte offers ideal sites and settings for manufacturers and their families alike. The growth surge has begun.
data center locations

Data Centers Grow Despite Fears Of ‘Complete Halt’

Northern Virginia and Portland, OR tied at No. 1 as top data center regions in North America, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
Douglas Manufacturing

Douglas Manufacturing Expands Pell City, AL Facility

Douglas Manufacturing Co. plans to invest nearly $11.7 million to expand its production facility in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: The Rhode Island Advantage

Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.