Borealis Compounds Investing $15M In North Carolina Facility
The Austrian automotive plastics manufacturer is building a new plant in Taylorsville, NC.
May / June 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 3)
The May / June 2017 issue features our annual tour of the locations that are leaders in logistics and distribution, ports and FTZs, LiveXchange 2017, biotech, tourism, and certified sites. Plus, what’s going on in Maryland, Louisiana, Nevada and Tennessee.
Logistics Leaders
The logistics and distribution industry is poised for a great leap forward as new technology digitally transforms the supply chain from end to end.
Kentucky Shatters All-Time Investment Record
Less than halfway through 2017, the state has attracted nearly $5.8 billion in corporate investments and is also on pace to create most new jobs since 2006.
Switch Investing $2.5B In Atlanta Data Center
The global technology company will create 65 jobs at the metro Atlanta data center.
Southern Cities Continue To Dominate U.S. Growth
Ten of the 15 fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. were located across the South in 2016, with four of the top five in Texas, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Kentucky: Air Supremacy In The Bluegrass State
With Amazon’s decision to put its $1.5-billion hub in Hebron, Kentucky is on the runway to establish itself as the global airfreight logistics leader.
Granules India Expansion Will Create More Than 100 Jobs In Virginia
The pharmaceutical company will invest $35 million to expand its Fairfax County, VA R&D and manufacturing operation.
Geek Squad
A 22-year-old programmer stops a global cyber attack by purchasing an unregistered domain name for $10.69.
James Hardie Investing $220M In New Alabama Plant
After a year-long site search, the buildings products manufacturer has announced its decision to grow in Prattville, AL, creating 205 jobs.
Honeywell Dedicates $300M Mobile Refrigerants Facility In Louisiana
Over the past four years, Honeywell’s Louisiana expansions have created 118 new direct jobs and $915 million in new capital investment statewide.
Category 5 Backlash
Gov. Rick Scott's plan to hugely expand spending on state economic development programs ends up getting them cut to the bone.
EPA Administrator Prioritizes Superfund Cleanups
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is prioritizing Superfund cleanup and streamlining the approval process for sites with remedies estimated to cost $50 million or more.
Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Chooses Arkansas For First North American Facility
The China-based textile manufacturer will invest $410M, create up to 800 jobs in Forrest City, AR.
Happy Economic Development Week!
As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate.
KAAP Launches Seventh Expansion In Kentucky, Will Create 129 Jobs
The aluminum parts manufacturer will invest more than $51.3 million in Bowling Green, KY.
Elixir Extrusions Investing Over $8M In Georgia Expansion
The aluminum parts manufacturer will expand its Douglas-Coffee County, GA operations, creating 100 new jobs.
Tennessee Lands New Frazier Industrial Company Manufacturing Plant
The structural storage racking system manufacturer will invest $17.4 million, create 120 new jobs in Dyersburg, TN.
BAE Systems Creating Over 120 Jobs In South Carolina
The military component manufacturer will invest $8.4 million to expand its operations in Aiken, SC.
Vology Expansion Creating 200 Tech Jobs In Florida
The managed IT service provider will invest $3.75M at the Bay Vista Office Park in the City of Largo.
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.