BF-Sept/Oct-2017
South Carolina: York County Leads In Job Growth
In 1Q 2017, York County, SC had the highest percentage increase of employment among the 346 largest counties in the U.S.
Texas: Prosperity & Proximity
Businesses are flocking on the grand parkway in Texas to Tomball, home to a thriving 100-acre business and technology park.
Mississippi: A Winning Recipe
Mississippi has all the right ingredients when it comes to stimulating corporate growth and success.
A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado
At least 17 communities across Colorado will be involved in initiatives that include branding, coworking, film production, outdoor recreation and tourism promotion.
Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class
Iowa is aiming to add 120,000 residents with postsecondary degrees to its workforce by 2025.
Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation reinstating the Economic Development for a Growing Economy incentives program (EDGE), a vital tool in winning big-ticket projects.
Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City
Tyson is adding 25,000 square feet at its facility in Obion County, an $80-million investment creating 300 jobs.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Terry Gill, Secretary, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, discusses the commonwealth's workforce revolution, distribution and logistics industry, STEM jobs, and Build-Ready Certification program.
Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency of U.S. advanced manufacturing.
New Mexico Governor’s Report: A Catalyst For High-Tech Growth
A series of business friendly reforms and a “Fund of funds” initiated by Gov. Susana Martinez have transformed New Mexico into a growth leader and Facebook’s choice for its $500-million data center.
Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now
From national manufacturing innovation institutes to university-led high-tech clusters and incubators, locations far and wide are stepping up to bring tomorrow’s breakthroughs to today’s market.
September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)
The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.