15th Annual Rankings Report

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. 15th Annual Rankings Report articles below.

Recent Issues

July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)

August 6, 2019

The July / August 2019 Issue features our 15th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, a look at shovel-ready sites.

Press Releases

Israel A Rising Star In Artificial Intelligence

July 31, 2019

Israel has emerged as a leading player in Artificial Intelligence and Tel Aviv has been named as an Emerging AI Hub in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.

Press Releases

California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King

July 26, 2019

California is the top-ranked state for Opportunity Zones and Michigan leads in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

HAB 7.5 V3 Energy Storage System March 5, 2021
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Lochinvar Condensing Water Heaters Expansion March 4, 2021
The ARMOR Condensing Water Heaters line now includes five new models, ranging from 399,000 BTU/hr to 1 million BTU/hr, joining five models from 1.25 million BTU/hr to 4 million BTU/hr. - Read: Lochinvar Condensing Water Heaters Expansion at FacilityExecutive.com.
One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution March 3, 2021
The award-winning Onvation Smart Restroom Solution proactively controls and optimizes servicing of One World Trade Center's 140 restrooms. - Read: One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution at FacilityExecutive.com.