Automotive
Amazon Makes Largest Investment Announcement In Indiana History
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $11B to create a new data center campus in Northern Indiana, while Toyota will invest an additional $1.4B in Southwest Indiana.
Mobis Begins Building EV Battery System Plant In Spain
Korea-based electric vehicle (EV) supplier Mobis will invest more than $128 million in Navarre, Spain to build the first electrification-dedicated plant in Western Europe.
Why? Mississippi
Bill Cork, Executive Director, Mississippi Development Authority, shares how the Magnolia State supports speed-to-market through ready sites, workforce training, and strategic location.
Four Business Expansions To Create 144 Jobs In Michigan
Located in Kent and Bay counties, four recently-announced Michigan business expansion projects will create 144 jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
Talking Shop With 3 NC Industrial Site Consultants
Get their take on what’s driving the state’s recent investment boom and what they’re hearing from clients about continued economic expansion.
Schaeffler Plans New EV Manufacturing Facility In Dover, Ohio
The Germany-based company's $230M investment in facilities at Dover and Wooster will create a total of 650 EV industry jobs in Ohio by 2032
Why? Northwest Ohio
Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership, shares how workforce and project-ready sites are spurring a renaissance for distribution operations and other industries in northwest Ohio.
UBE Plans $500M EV Battery Ingredient Plant In Louisiana
The Japanese chemical company's first U.S. manufacturing facility will be located at Cornerstone Energy Park in Jefferson Parish.
Partnership Drives Success In The Tar Heel State
North Carolina’s commitment to a top workforce, clean energy, and a favorable business climate are credited for the state’s success.
Michigan Welcomes ‘Risk-Takers,’ ‘Gritty Workers’
Michigan has workforce programs in place to bring business to the state, and has seen continued success in the auto industry.
SOLARCYCLE To Build First-Of-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant In Georgia
The $344M facility will bring 600 jobs to Polk County. Meanwhile, Doowon Climate Control America plans a $30M manufacturing facility in Candler County, and Georgia breaks export records.
Mack Trucks To Invest $14.5M In Virginia Expansion
Mack Trucks will create 51 jobs with an expansion of its Roanoke County manufacturing operation. Meanwhile, Virginia will grant six communities a total of $1.76M for brownfields restoration.
Meta Plans $800M Data Center Campus In Indiana
At River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, IN, Meta will create 100 jobs at its new data center and Bintelli will invest $4M to expand its EV operations.
Joint Venture Picks Mississippi For U.S. Battery Production, 2,000 Jobs
Accelera, Daimler Trucks, and PACCAR have selected Marshall County, MS as the future site of a planned advanced battery cell manufacturing joint venture.
Tesla Parts Distribution Center Headed To South Carolina
Electric car maker Tesla will occupy a more than 250,000-square-foot distribution facility in Greenville County, SC to support its growth in the Southeast.
Stardust Power Picks Oklahoma For Battery-Grade Lithium Refinery
Stardust could be eligible for up to $257M in state, federal economic incentives for the Muskogee facility. Plus, Oklahoma launches its new SITES Ready Program
Governor’s Report: South Carolina Boasts Booming Economy
Gov. Henry McMaster says South Carolina is in its best fiscal condition in modern history, making it the best place to do business.
Sila Begins Building Washington State Titan Silicon Anode Plant
Plant upgrades at Sila Moses Lake, investment in the local workforce will support 2025 production of Sila’s next-generation anode to auto customers.
Sage Automotive Interiors Invests $10.45M In S.C. Plant
Sage Automotive Interiors is investing $10.45 million to expand one of its South Carolina locations, creating 95 jobs in the process.
Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi To Be Built In Singapore
The all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi, to be deployed in the U.S. starting next year, will be manufactured at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.