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Arizona Attracts ‘Record Investments,’ ‘Major’ Economic Wins
Arizona saw nearly 100 companies commit projects to the state in 2023, In addition to its interest in growing its semiconductor industry footprint.
Pentagon Technologies To Invest $50M In Mesa, AZ Facility
Pentagon Technologies, a company in the semiconductor industry, will invest $50 million to establish a new facility in Mesa, Arizona.
MHI RJ Aviation Group Plans Workforce Expansion in Tucson, AZ
MHI RJ (MHIRJ) Aviation Group will add 100 new hires in 2024 — and 250 total over three years — as it aims to meet customer demand.
BlackStar Orbital Plans Arizona Spacecraft Manufacturing, Test Facility
The manufacturer of the BlackStar Spacecraft will invest $7.1 million and create more than 50 jobs at Sierra Vista Municipal Airport.
Saras Micro Devices Opens New HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Arizona
Saras’ new $50M facility in Chandler, AZ will support growth in high-performance computing, AI/machine learning, tap into region's expanding semiconductor ecosystem.
Amkor Will Create 2,000 New Jobs In Arizona
In Peoria, AZ, Amkor will invest $2 billion to build what will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in the U.S.
Sysco Invests $102M In Mesa, AZ; Brings 257 Jobs To Community
Sysco Corporation, a global food-service distribution company, will construct a 353,600-square-foot facility in Mesa, Arizona.
Arizona: Creating The Future
The manufacturing base continues to expand across Arizona, while tech resources support emerging needs.
Freepoint Eco-Systems Brings Advanced Recycling Facility To Arizona
Freepoint Eco-Systems’ commercial-scale advanced plastics recycling facility will create 100 jobs in Eloy. And in Phoenix, Clayco celebrates its new Southwestern regional headquarters.
Google Breaks Ground On $600M Data Center In Mesa, AZ
Google will soon have its first physical presence in Arizona with the construction of a $600 million data center.
NRS Logistics America Chooses Casa Grande, AZ For New Distribution Center
NRS Logistics America plans to build a semiconductor chemical and gas products distribution and storage facility in Casa Grande, AZ.
Customized Workforce Training: Bringing Skills To The Market
Workforce training programs are addressing evolving industries, labor force demands, and speed to market needs of business.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards
Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards
The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.
Soaring Demand For Data Centers
With demand for Internet access at an all-time high, data centers are needed now more than ever to maintain connectivity.
JA Solar Picks Arizona For First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
New JA Solar manufacturing facility in Phoenix, AZ represents a $60 million investment and will create more than 600 jobs.
The U.S. Semiconductor Industry: A Roadmap To Competitiveness
The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is a blueprint for making the U.S. semiconductor industry more competitive, strengthening supply chain resiliency.
TSMC Grows Again In Phoenix; ABF Picks Tucson For Battery Cell Gigafactory
President Biden celebrates TSMC investment in Phoenix, while in Tucson, ABF plans country’s largest LFP battery cell gigafactory.
KPCT To Build Semiconductor Chemical Manufacturing In Arizona
In Pinal County, a new $200M KPCT Advanced Chemicals plant will create 65 jobs in Casa Grande, and Procter & Gamble will build a $500M manufacturing facility in Coolidge.
Manufacturing Grows In Arizona
Low corporate taxes and infrastructure improvements make the Grand Canyon State an attractive choice for companies seeking an agile environment.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage
Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.