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.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Connecticut Governor’s Report: Leading From The Front

Governor's Report August 16, 2021

Connecticut succeeded in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by aggressively testing people in the early stage of the outbreak, avoiding the massive casualty levels in neighboring states.

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 1, 2021

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.

Cleaning & FM Association Partnership September 24, 2021
The ISSA cleaning industry association, International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and Informa Markets announced a partnership to best serve the global cleaning and facility management industries, providing increased value to each association’s membership. The post Cleaning & FM Association Partnership appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year September 23, 2021
The Safer Choice program helps purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. The post EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
[VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple September 23, 2021
To support workplace leaders in their return-to-office strategies, iOFFICE launched a dynamic tool to help space planners implement distancing measures: Space-Right™. Learn more. The post [VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.