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Iowa: Manufacturing 4.0 Gets A Boost
The state’s largest industry is set to receive funding, and Google will grow its green data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Multi-Faceted Maryland
Initiatives in Maryland for education, environment, and global reach are driving growth across this Mid-Atlantic state.
Utah Brings In Business
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox discusses how robust business incentives offer companies vast opportunity in the Beehive State.
Kentucky Welcomes All
The Bluegrass State is building a vast talent pipeline for the industries relocating and expanding to the state.
Connecting The Dots In Connecticut
Connecticut provides an environment that is conducive to growth and expansion across a diverse array of industries.
Texas Branches Out
Building on a strong foundation, the state’s regional growth reflects the potential of emerging industries.
eCommerce & Distribution Locations: Goods To Go
As the demand for eCommerce and distribution space continues, locations are building facilities and emphasizing their regional advantages.
Wyoming Expanding Horizons
With a low tax burden, the state is attracting business by investing in shovel-ready sites and a skilled workforce.
Arizona Advancing Toward Sustainability
Arizona is excelling in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors and has targeted growth in renewable energy.
Workforce Focus: Never Stop Learning
From longstanding partnerships to targeted instruction, companies seek training options that fit their workforce needs.
Indiana Is Looking To The Future
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Bradley B. Chambers discusses the state’s robust economy, and why the microelectronics industry is on the rise.
Solid South Carolina
The Palmetto State attracted record-breaking investment in 2022, and the EV sector is a significant contributor.
The Best Things In Life Are Nearby
Outdoor activities, cultural amenities, and more attract business leaders and employees.
Mississippi: Hitting A Historic Mark
Mississippi has finalized the largest economic development project in state history, bringing in $2.5 billion in capital investment.
Opportunity Knocks?
Introduced in 2017, the federal opportunity zone program pays off for certain real estate investments and was just extended another two years.
Standing Strong In Illinois
From the city of big shoulders and across the Land of Lincoln, the state of Illinois’ broad business support shows.
Winning Combination: Business & Industrial Parks
Amidst economic shifts, demand for space and amenities provided by industrial parks and business parks remains high.
Why Alabama? A Q&A With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield discusses how the state fosters skilled labor with a workforce development agency buttressed by a 21st century Jobs Act.
The Last Word: A Fresh Take On Rural Communities
Taylor Murray, Manager, Location Analysis and Incentives with Maxis Advisors, discusses how rural communities offer a fresh take for sites, supply chain, and workforce factors.
Funding, Innovation Drive Life Sciences Success
Rapid growth and expanding boundaries propel location searches for companies in the life sciences industry at the forefront.
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: Topeka, Kansas
With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.