USA - Southwest

States that are leaders in creating a skilled workforce are the focus of Business Facilities' May / June 2016 issue. Plus, a look at research parks, and the logistics industry.

States, regions, businesses and higher ed resources are joining forces in an aggressive and innovative effort to fill the skilled labor shortage in the United States.

It's time to take the $65-billion annual budget of the Department of Homeland Security and spend it on the people who can really protect us.

The maintenance, repair and operating product supplier will invest $3.9 million and create 200 jobs at its new San Antonio, TX facility.

The region’s large, skilled workforce, high quality of life, pro-business climate and creative office space options like The Circuit were attractive draws for the company.

Exports are surging, making New Mexico a magnet for manufacturers with world-class ambitions.

There may be "still a lot of work to do," but officials insist the expanded Panama Canal will be open for business by the end of next month.

Chinese investment in U.S. real estate has grown dramatically since 2010, according to a new report by Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group.

The high-tech components manufacturer will build a new machine plant in Brownsville, TX, creating 300 jobs and a $114 million capital investment.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New York to Houston, TX , where it will oversee MHI operations throughout North America.

The global news and information company will invest $6 million and create at least 250 new jobs in Texas.

The Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area has become a leading U.S. hub for data centers.

Expansion will add more than 100 full time jobs and 322,000 square feet of pharmaceutical manufacturing space in Waco, TX.

Regional workforce and educational conclaves will make recommendations to ensure the Lone Star State is ready for new and expanding businesses.

The future of television may depend on whether the FCC decides to end the cable TV industry's monopoly over set-top boxes.

The Global Biotech Industry is the focus of Business Facilities' March/April 2016 issue, along with our annual Economic Development Awards. Plus, a look at the Aerospace Industry.

With so many locations embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative development strategies, it was hard to pare down the worthy nominees for our economic development awards festival. Here are the folks who made the cut, the best of the best in the applications of smart practices for sustainable growth.

The finalists in DOT's Smart City Challenge want to replace gridlock with cloud-based traffic management.

Galderma’s expansion will include the addition of a 100,000-square-foot facility, a $22 million capital investment and the creation of 342 new jobs.

The first White House Water Summit aims to mobilize a national effort to conserve and expand our water resources.