New Mexico
This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout New Mexico.
Good Jobs Challenge Awards 32 Entities Grant Money
Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.
The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast
Despite turbulence caused by labor and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a positive trajectory as it recovers from the pandemic.
New Mexico: Intel Plans $3.5 Billion Expansion In Rio Rancho
Semiconductor giant Intel will create 700 high-wage jobs at its chip fab in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
MTX Group Creating 250 High-Tech Jobs In New Mexico
Global technology consulting firm MTX Group will invest more than $2 million to establish a new Southwest regional office in Albuquerque, NM.
Quality of Life: Working Where It’s Great To Live
Take our quality of life tour and paddle your way through our showcase of locations that have it all: a live/work/play balance with lots of choices for the live and play parts.
BlueHalo Picks NM For $60M Manufacturing, Research, Tech Complex
BlueHalo will retain 260 jobs and create an additional 64 jobs at its new 200,000-square-foot Albuquerque, NM campus.
Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico
Intel will expand its fabrication facility in Rio Rancho, NM to create a domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry
Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth.
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.
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.
New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse
Cutting-edge global players in advanced manufacturing are flocking to New Mexico for its superior logistics and one of the fastest border crossings.
City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification
The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.
Permian Basin Is Booming In Southeast New Mexico
Logistics are being upgraded to support expanding oil and gas production, including a larger regional airport in Lea County now offering non-stop flights to Denver.
Digital Media: New Mexico Is Ready For Player One
New Mexico, already a thriving location for TV and motion picture production, aims to become the go-to place for video game development.
New Mexico: Development As A Recreational Activity
New Mexico is moving to create a new Division of Outdoor Recreation, a unit the governor says will boost economic development.
Workforce Training & Talent Acquisition
Today’s workforce training and talent acquisition is a multi-faceted effort that brings targeted skills to students, and new workers to locations they’ll be happy to live in.
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.
New Mexico: Intel Moves 3D XPoint Tech Development To Rio Rancho
The microchip giant is developing a new class of faster, denser storage and memory technology at the New Mexico facility.
September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Rankings & Awards
September / October 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 5)
Business Facilities' September / October 2022 issue takes a look at sites for advanced manufacturing and finding tech talent. Plus, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and more.
18th Annual Rankings: 2022 Global Rankings Report
The U.S. and China earned the top two spots for Foreign Direct Investment (Worldwide) in Business Facilities’ 2022 Global Rankings Report.
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Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.
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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.