2019 Metro Rankings

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. 2019 Metro Rankings 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

Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems

July 30, 2019

Austin, Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.

Press Releases

Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential

July 29, 2019

Atlanta, San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall Commerce Park – Charleston, SC

February 14, 2020

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.

Breaking News

Ports And FTZs: Tidal Wave

Industry Focus February 26, 2020

The economic impact of U.S. seaports has a far reach, extending from the direct to the indirect and beyond. There are an estimated 2.2 million jobs that depend on ports.

Subaru Investing $158M In Indiana Expansion

Automotive February 26, 2020

The automotive company plans to create up to 350 new jobs at its Lafayette, IN manufacturing operations by the end of 2023.

Verisure To Create 1,000 Jobs In North East England

Corporate Headquarters February 25, 2020

Europe’s largest domestic alarm provider will invest nearly $4M in a 104,000-square-foot facility at the Quorum Business Park, North Tyneside.

Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio

Corporate Headquarters February 21, 2020

The company will build a new a new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a new R&D center in Brecksville, creating an estimated 400 news jobs.

Verisure To Create 1,000 Jobs In North East England

Corporate Headquarters February 25, 2020

Europe’s largest domestic alarm provider will invest nearly $4M in a 104,000-square-foot facility at the Quorum Business Park, North Tyneside.

20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity

Economic Development February 25, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

RGB Spectrum Full-Function Video Wall Processor February 27, 2020
The Zio W4000 expands RGB Spectrum's AV-over-IP product family with a full function video wall processor capable of working in a standalone environment or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system. - Read: RGB Spectrum Full-Function Video Wall Processor at FacilityExecutive.com.
Leak Detection: For Safety’s Sake February 26, 2020
Technology tools work to identify gas and water leakage before an event occurs. - Read: Leak Detection: For Safety’s Sake at FacilityExecutive.com.
Phase Change Material Subdues Hot/Cold Calls February 26, 2020
At an outpatient facility, trial implementation of phase change material showcases latent heat storage that improves occupant comfort. - Read: Phase Change Material Subdues Hot/Cold Calls at FacilityExecutive.com.

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