USA - Southeast

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

Duracell Manufacturing Tennessee

Duracell Manufacturing Expanding In Tennessee

Global battery manufacturer Duracell Manufacturing will invest $25 million and create 25 new jobs in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Jimmy Carter

Georgia Welcomes Americus Fresh Near Jimmy Carter Airport

Americus Fresh will build a new facility in Sumter County, Georgia near the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport.
business parks

Winning Combination: Business & Industrial Parks

Amidst economic shifts, demand for space and amenities provided by industrial parks and business parks remains high.
Toyota Boshoku Tennessee

TBTN Investing $54M In Tennessee Expansion

In Tennessee's latest automotive industry expansion, Toyota Boshoku Tennessee will invest $54 million to expand its metal stamping operations, adding 80 jobs in Jackson, TN. 
Alabama Department of Commerce

Why Alabama? A Q&A With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce

Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield discusses how the state fosters skilled labor with a workforce development agency buttressed by a 21st century Jobs Act.

Advanced Manufacturing Projects Bring Over $1.6B To South Carolina

Three advanced manufacturing projects will create a total of more than 700 jobs in Spartanburg, Chester and Richland counties in South Carolina.
2023 LiveXchange Conference Program

Don’t Miss This! 2023 LiveXchange Conference Program Finalized

If you want to learn about workforce, incentives management, site selection strategies, professional development and more, don't skip this year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event.
Georgia

Hanwha Advanced Materials Building A Georgia Facility

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will create over 100 jobs while supplying Qcells with materials for sustainable technology.
life sciences industry

Funding, Innovation Drive Life Sciences Success

Rapid growth and expanding boundaries propel location searches for companies in the life sciences industry at the forefront.
data center

CBRE Reports Top 10 North American Data Center Markets

The North American Data Center Trends Report looked at second half 2022 for most active markets in terms of net absorption.
Florida

Kaseya To Create 3,400 Jobs In Miami

Global IT management software firm Kaseya will invest more than $16 million in South Florida over the next three years.
Sunbelt Solomon

Sunbelt Solomon Plans Alabama Transformer Facility

The transformer repair and service facility by Sunbelt Solomon will bring the state of Alabama $5 million and 50 jobs.
Manufacturing North Carolina

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.

Honda Announces Next Steps For U.S. EV Production

Automaker Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) production plans will impact facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Alabama.
Virginia

Virginia Welcomes Investment From Zollner Elektronik

Zollner Elektronik is set to expand through multi-location investment while creating 100 jobs in Virginia.
(Photo: Entergy Louisiana)

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.   
South Carolina

South Carolina Brings In Millions

South Carolina welcomes Tin Thanh Group Americas, Hounen Solar, and Mattress Warehouse and over $100 million in capital investment.
GE Manufacturing Investments

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.
Pasco County Florida

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 Virginia

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.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards

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.
Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards

The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.

[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business

Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.