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Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.


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Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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    Latest: March / April 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 2) - Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

    March / April 2021
    Recent Issues

    March / April 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 2)

    Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
    Intel Arizona
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Intel Investing $20B In Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion

    The Intel expansion project — the largest private investment in state history — includes the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities and will create 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs.
    ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.
    Automotive

    ElectraMeccanica Picks Arizona For U.S. Operations Base

    The electric vehicle designer and manufacturer will establish its U.S.-based assembly facility and engineering technical center in Mesa, AZ.
    Minimum Wage
    Surveys & Research

    Half Of U.S. States To See Minimum Wage Increases In 2021

    Many states will make changes to their minimum wage laws in 2021; greatest impacts will be seen in California, Washington and Florida.
    biotech companies
    Industry Focus

    Biotech: Prosperous Partnerships

    From supplements to skincare, it may be surprising to learn that biotech companies are routinely being sought after to help resolve issues such as taste and sustainability.
    quality of life
    Feature Story

    Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live

    Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
    Avondale, AZ
    Arizona

    Discover Your EDGE in Avondale

    Avondale, Arizona offers a low cost of doing business, uncomplicated permitting process, access to critical transportation corridors, and a deep talent pipeline of skilled workers.
    energy efficiency
    Surveys & Research

    California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

    Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report. 
    agribusiness
    Industry Focus

    Agribusiness: Both Sides Of The Coin

    Even when it would seem so, not everything is simply win-win—especially when adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 and keeping vital supply lines open for essentials.
    Cybersecurity
    Cover Story

    Cybersecurity 2.0

    The red-hot growth sector of cybersecurity has created more than a million new jobs. The bad news: half of these critical cyber jobs are going unfilled due to a shortage of skilled workers.
    Arizona
    State Focus

    Arizona: Silicon Makes Gold In The Copper State

    Businesses choosing to locate their next facility in Arizona will discover there’s gold in the Copper State.
    Amazon Tech Hubs
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    Amazon Creating 3,500 Jobs In Tech Hubs Across The U.S.

    The jobs will be created as Amazon invests more than $1.4 billion in expansions of its Dallas, Detroit, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and San Diego Tech Hubs.
    Qualified Opportunity Zones
    Feature Story

    There’s Still Time To Invest In Qualified Opportunity Zones

    The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic.
    Sierra Vista, AZ
    Industry Focus

    Healthcare: High Desert Top Workforce

    A regional medical hub, excellent education resources and a top-notch workforce converge where the high desert meets the tall mountains in Sierra Vista, AZ.
    May / June 2020 Issue
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    May / June 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 3)

    The May / June 2020 Issue features economic developers' recovery efforts in response to COVID-19. Plus, a look at corporate headquarters, supply chains and high tech.
    Arizona High-Tech
    State Focus

    Taking High-Tech To New Heights In Arizona

    In Arizona, advanced manufacturing is busy integrating new technologies into products and processes, transforming industries, outputs and the workforce they require to succeed in today’s global market.
    Tucson volunteers COVID-19
    Economic Development

    City Of Tucson: Navigating The Impacts Of COVID-19

    In Arizona, Tucson’s Office of Economic Initiatives has been focused entirely on helping small business navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    life sciences
    Industry Focus

    Biotech: Finding The DNA For Success

    The integration of artificial intelligence within life sciences is making drug discovery and development more innovative, less labor intensive and more cost-effective, says Deloitte’s annual global outlook.
    advanced manufacturing
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Manufacturing 4.0 Has Arrived

    Locations that have diversified their high-tech growth sectors are well-positioned to thrive in a new age of manufacturing efficiency. The factory of the future has arrived, a.k.a. manufacturing 4.0.
    March / April 2020 Issue
    Recent Issues

    March / April 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 2)

    The March / April 2020 Issue features the manufacturing and automotive industries. Plus, a look at biotech, food processing, and sustainable development.
    aerospace industry
    Industry Focus

    The Aerospace Industry: Cruising To A Higher Altitude

    Production-related issues and order cancellations slowed the commercial aerospace sector last year, but long-term demand for passenger jets remains robust.
    Magnet States Report
    Surveys & Research

    Florida Remains Top “Magnet State” In Annual Moving Report

    Americans continue to move south, with Florida, Texas, California, Arizona and North Carolina as leading 2019 destinations, according to Allied Van Lines' annual Magnet States Report.
    CarMax to build in Tempe, AZ
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    CarMax To Create More Than 400 Jobs In Arizona

    The Fortune 500 used car retailer will open a new contact center in Tempe, AZ by the end of this year.
    startup ecosystems
    Press Releases

    Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems

    Austin, Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    Economic Growth Potential
    Press Releases

    Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential

    Atlanta, San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    cybersecurity professionals
    Feature Story

    Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys

    Millions of skilled cybersecurity professionals are needed on the front lines of the global battle with cybercriminals who are causing trillions of dollars worth of damage annually.
    retail industry Goodyear Arizona
    Industry Focus

    Retail Rush: Goodyear, Arizona

    One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., nestled in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix region, Goodyear, AZ is in the midst of a retail boom that continues to grow.
    STEM skills
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class

    The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
    Business Facilities March / April 2019 Issue
    Recent Issues

    March / April 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 2)

    The March / April 2019 Issue features a look at workforce training programs, manufacturing growth, biotechnology and STEM leaders. Plus, data centers and green development.
    aerospace industry
    Aerospace & Defense

    Aerospace Industry: The Sky’s The Limit

    Commercial aircraft production and military defense spending will directly affect the growth trajectory of the aerospace and defense industry in 2019.
    Honorable Mentions
    Awards & Rankings

    2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions

    With more than 40 projects to choose from in our 2018 Deal of the Year competition, our judges had to put in overtime to designate 10 worthy recipients of our Honorable Mentions.
    destination states
    Surveys & Research

    Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States

    California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
    manufacturing industry
    Industry Focus

    U.S. Manufacturing Is Surging

    Bolstered by a robust economy, the United States remains in the top tier of Brookings’ global manufacturing scorecard.
    Arizona
    State Focus

    Arizona: Billion Dollar Boom

    The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries.
    Goodyear Arizona
    Manufacturing

    Andersen Investing $105M In Arizona

    The window and door maker will build a new manufacturing campus in Goodyear, AZ, creating 415 jobs over five years.
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    Cognizant Arizona Adding 500 New Technology Jobs

    The company recently celebrated the opening of its newest U.S. regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, AZ.
    call centers
    Industry Focus

    Call Centers: Improving the Conversation

    Call centers are staying ahead of the curve with unified omnichannel communications, better analytics and instant feedback from social media.
    metro rankings
    Awards & Rankings

    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
    tech hiring plans
    Surveys & Research

    Top U.S. Cities For Tech Hiring

    More than half of companies plan to hire tech talent by the end of the year; Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles are top cities adding to their tech teams, according to new survey.
    Arizona
    Business Report

    SkyBridge Arizona Heralds New Era In Cross-Border Commerce

    The first international air cargo hub to house customs operations for Mexico and the U.S. is expected to create 17,000 jobs in Greater Phoenix.
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    Business Facilities & COVID-19

    Rethinking The Global Supply Chain

    Cover Story
    The massive disruptions of the global supply chain that occurred in 2020 during the pandemic have increased momentum for the reshoring of manufacturing jobs to the United States, primarily from China.

    Michigan Governor’s Report: Standing Tall At The Crossroads Of Calamity

    Governor's Report
    When a foreign pandemic invaded Michigan a year ago—and a virulent domestic pathogen threatened to topple the state government—Governor Gretchen Whitmer stood her ground.

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