Tag: BF-July/August-2018

The $200-million project, announced in 2015, was not needed until this year due to improved server efficiency.

The Jayhawk State gets a visit from its “sister state” in China, Henan Province.

U.S. agri-business accounts for nearly six percent of America’s GDP, with $137 billion of that coming directly from U.S. farms.

They can make just about anything in the VIAA region, from snack foods to HR software to advanced power systems for electric vehicles.

Port Houston’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #84) is one of the busiest in the nation.

North and South Carolina recently adjusted the 334-mile border between them, but the growth potential of both states has no boundary.

The southern parishes of the Pelican State have got the secret sauce for success, matching a solid track record of growth with a unique quality of life.

The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries.

Whether it’s testing unmanned aerial systems overhead or moving freight on the ground, Henderson, NV is ready to meet your 21st century business needs.

The new organization, funded with a $1.5-million grant from the department of defense, will coordinate the growth of defense-related business across the six-state region.

Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector.

Michigan’s economic development team is working with more than 100 inter-local and corporate partners to develop growth strategies.

Irving-Las Colinas, in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is a magnet for Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 corporate headquarters, with more HQ per capita than other cities.

The July / August 2018 Issue features our 14th annual Rankings Report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations — with a special focus on new technologies.

Our 14th Annual Rankings Report keeps pace with the evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, kicking off with the state rankings report.

Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.

Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report measures international locations’ progress on a range of factors, including cybersecurity, renewable energy, economic growth potential, global competitiveness, and beyond.