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

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

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

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.

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The Pandemic At One Year: Business Owners’ Three Biggest Challenges March 2, 2021
Financial instability, bringing employees back to the office, and developing a COVID-19 vaccine policy are biggest obstacles facing businesses, finds Paychex, Inc. - Read: The Pandemic At One Year: Business Owners’ Three Biggest Challenges at FacilityExecutive.com.
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