USA - Southwest

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

green building

Green Building: Massachusetts Finishes First In Top 10 Ranking

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual ranking recognizes U.S. states that are leading the way on green building.
CertainTeed Texas

Two Manufacturing Projects Will Invest $150M In Texas

CertainTeed will invest $140 million to build a roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. At TexAmericas Center, Palmer International will invest $10 million in an expansion project.

Micron, Intel, Chevron Phillips, Hyundai Top 2022 Deals Of The Year

The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.
JA Solar Phoenix

JA Solar Picks Arizona For First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

New JA Solar manufacturing facility in Phoenix, AZ represents a $60 million investment and will create more than 600 jobs.
Universal Frisco

New Concept Universal Theme Park Coming To Frisco, Texas

First-of-its-kind theme park targets families with young children, will feature immersive themed areas, attractions and entertainment that celebrate Universal stories and characters.
tech employment

DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas Top Tech Job Posts

Tech employment holds steady heading into 2023 as industry companies add workers for the 25th consecutive month, according to CompTIA analysis.
Infrastructure

Infrastructure: On Solid Ground

A bedrock of commerce, transportation infrastructure is significant to location decisions.
economic development

U.S. Economic Development Administration Gets $1.6B For 2023

New funding will accelerate regional economic development, promote national security, aid disaster recovery, and support distressed communities nationwide.
2022 State of the Year

North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2022 State Of The Year

North Carolina is named Business Facilities’ 2022 State of the Year, the second time the state has been recognized for this top honor.
Retailers

Retailers Adapting To The Market

Shifting priorities are impacting the way consumers want to shop, and retailers are changing their site selection in response.
tourism and hospitality

Tourism Bouncing Back

With domestic travel on the rise, the tourism and hospitality industries still have a journey ahead to full recovery.
automotive industry

Auto Industry Locations: Driving Success For Supply & Demand

In response to market forces, companies across the auto industry are seeking sites that support their production, supply chain, and other demands.
Frisco Texas

Boingo Picks Texas For Wireless Office, Future HQ

Boingo will invest nearly $1.5 million and 250 jobs at its new regional office and future corporate headquarters at The Star in Frisco.
biotech and pharma

Biotech And Pharma Industry Locations: Advancing The Limits

Leaps and bounds at life sciences companies have spurred evolution in site selection decisions.
EnviroSafe Demil

Ammunition Demilitarization Company To Move HQ To Texarkana

In Texas, clean technology, ammunition demilitarization company EnviroSafe Demil will invest up to $25M and create new high-tech jobs at TexAmericas Center.

November / December 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 6)

The November/December 2022 issue of Business Facilities features the annual Site Seekers' Guide: Location Profiles. Plus, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, renewable energy, infrastructure, and more.
U.S. semiconductor industry

The U.S. Semiconductor Industry: A Roadmap To Competitiveness

The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is a blueprint for making the U.S. semiconductor industry more competitive, strengthening supply chain resiliency.
TSMC Phoenix

TSMC Grows Again In Phoenix; ABF Picks Tucson For Battery Cell Gigafactory

President Biden celebrates TSMC investment in Phoenix, while in Tucson, ABF plans country’s largest LFP battery cell gigafactory.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Why… Oklahoma?

Brent Kisling, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, shares how clean energy, central location, and strong workforce set the stage for success in the Sooner State.
Pinal County Arizona semiconductor manufacturing

KPCT To Build Semiconductor Chemical Manufacturing In Arizona

In Pinal County, a new $200M KPCT Advanced Chemicals plant will create 65 jobs in Casa Grande, and Procter & Gamble will build a $500M manufacturing facility in Coolidge.
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.