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Will A Skilled Workers Shortage Impede Manufacturing Innovation?
Workforce investments, not downsizing, are manufacturers' priority as plans for automation increase, according to new L.E.K. Consulting survey.
Editor’s Picks: Incentives
Locations are crafting incentives that target specific growth sectors, provide support for entrepreneurs and attract projects, promising a bevy of high-wage, high-tech new jobs.
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.
Houston, TX Top-Ranked Metro For Growth Potential
Houston, TX is the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential—followed by Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX—in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
Texas Rules In Wind Power, California Still The Sun King
Texas continues to rule the roost in Installed Wind Power Capacity while California remains the top-ranked state in Installed Solar Power Capacity, according to Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
AL Named Best Business Climate, NV No. 1 In Growth Potential
Alabama is the state with the Best Business Climate and Nevada is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report, released this week.
Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Our 14th Annual Rankings Report keeps pace with the evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, kicking off with the state rankings report.
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.
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.
Workforce Development Training & Talent Acquisition
Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
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.
Retail: Alive and Kicking
Reports of the death of the retail sector—a fate that was widely assumed to be the outcome of an exponential increase in online purchases of consumer goods—were more than a bit premature.
New Mexico’s Energy Capital
Lea County, which produces more oil than 43 U.S. states, is a leading hub for all types of energy—including a $4-billion facility to process uranium from nuclear reactor fuel.
TexAmericas Center Designated A Federal Opportunity Zone
The census tract containing the industrial park is among seven in Bowie County, TX, to receive the new federal designation.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership
Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.
Japanese Plastic Company Opens First North American Production Plant
Nissei Plastics will boost its global production network with a new 115,000-square-foot facility in San Antonio, TX.
Sendero Midstream Opens New Mexico Plant, Announces $750M Investment
The company’s newest investment will support increased oil and natural gas production from the flourishing Permian Basin region.
STEM Leaders
Locations across the country are racing to make sure their higher ed resources are producing stem-skilled graduates. Here are our picks for the top tier of the leaderboard.
Goodyear, AZ: Foreign Trade Zones Benefit International Businesses
Goodyear has many successful FTZs, which help foreign and international businesses establish and grow operations while limiting tariffs and fees.
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage
As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
March / April 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 2)
The March / April 2018 Issue features the emerging cybersecurity sector, an exclusive interview with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, plus a look at biopharm, robots, STEM, data centers, and retail.
Lonza Opens World’s Largest Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility
The 300,000-square-foot Pearland, TX facility will employ 200 full-time staff by end of 2018 and continue to recruit high-value positions as market demand increases.
JSW Steel Considers $500M Investment In Texas
With the help of a $3.4M Texas Enterprise Fund grant, the India-based company will develop its steel manufacturing infrastructure in Baytown, TX.
Emerald Transformer Relocates Headquarters To Texas
The move to McKinney, TX will enhance corporate support for the transformer services company’s eight locations and 450 employees.
U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017
At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
$20M Frigitek Facility To Be Built At TexAmericas Center
The $20 million cold storage facility at TexAmericas Center is the result of one-on-one meetings at Business Facilities LiveXchange, and will create at least 100 jobs.
BrightFarms Building Its First Hydroponic Greenhouse Farm In Texas
The state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse will be constructed at an estimated cost of $17 million and create up to 30 “green-collar” jobs for Abilene residents.
Interamerican Foods Opens First U.S. La Moderna Plant
The new $50 million Cleburne, TX plant is the Mexico-based pasta maker's first in the United States.
Texas: Gartner Inc. Expands in Irving, Adds 800 New Jobs
A $3.9-million Texas Enterprise Fund grant sealed the deal for a $12-million expansion by the research and advisory firm.
Sofidel Investing $360M In Oklahoma
The global tissue production group will employ 300 full-time workers at its new greenfield plant in Inola, OK when it is fully operational in 2020.
Defense: The Best Offense
Nations around the world are increasing their defense budgets; the sophisticated weaponry of the U.S. aerospace industry guarantees it will get a big slice of the pie.
U.S. Labor Market Tightens, Demand For Skilled Workers Continues
Manufacturing companies report the biggest growth in hiring plans, up +7% from Q2 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
Transformers
Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings
California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
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“We Build It Better.” | Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance
In a thriving region with industry-leading credentialing programs, a world-class engineering institute, Class A rail line, superior interstate access, and prospering internationally recognized companies like ABB, General Dynamics, and Mohawk Industries, we simply build it better!