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New Jersey Israel

Business Report

Strengthening New Jersey’s Bond With Israel

May 4, 2020

Choose New Jersey’s second successful economic mission to Israel delivers partnerships and is strengthening the New Jersey-Israel connection.

2018 14th annual rankings report

Awards & Rankings

Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

July 23, 2018

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.

Facility Consolidation

LiveXchange Executive Conference Presentation: Mentoring Entrepreneurship

May 4, 2017

Explore case history success stories involving business accelerators that quickly bring entrepreneurs up to speed, commercialize innovation, and open a window of opportunity for global talent to put down roots in U.S. markets.

shovel-ready sites

Shovel-Ready Sites: Certified and Ready to Go

August 20, 2015

Site selection professionals zero in on certified shovel-ready sites, which reduce development costs and put projects on a fast track to success.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency

Canada April 30, 2021

Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains.

Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

Industry Focus April 28, 2021

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

April 30, 2021

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Breaking News

Landing Relocating HQ To Alabama

Corporate Headquarters June 11, 2021

Fast-growing flexible apartment rental company Landing will move its corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Birmingham, AL, creating over 800 jobs.

Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets

Cover Story June 10, 2021

Millennials will soon make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce—and locations that offer the right balance of living, working and playing are the frontrunners to acquire their skills.

BF Location Video: Industrial Parks in Oswego County, NY

Site Selection June 10, 2021

Situated in Upstate New York, Oswego County is located centrally to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, with over 80 million people within a 300-mile radius. Many factors place Oswego County at the top of the list for manufacturing clusters such as metal fabrication and food processing.

Most Read

Business Executives’ Optimism About U.S. Economy Hits Three-Year High

Surveys & Research June 7, 2021

Nearly 70 percent of U.S. executives say their companies plan to expand in the next 12 months, up from 58 percent last quarter, finds new AICPA survey.

L’Oréal USA Investing $12M In Arkansas Expansion

Manufacturing June 7, 2021

Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oréal will expand its North Little Rock, AR facility, bringing 45 new jobs to the region.

Frito-Lay To Create 160 Jobs With Texas Plant Expansion

Food Processing June 9, 2021

Snack manufacturer Frito-Lay will invest $200 million in its Rosenberg site, bringing total investment at the location to more than $330 million.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Newport Beach, CA Hotel Is First To Earn UL Healthy Buildings Mark June 11, 2021
The Resort at Pelican Hill is the first hotel in the world to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Hygiene. - Read: Newport Beach, CA Hotel Is First To Earn UL Healthy Buildings Mark at FacilityExecutive.com.
Facilities Trends & Considerations: Where We Go From Here June 11, 2021
Attend this webinar to learn how the pandemic has influenced project planning, how to maximize your resources to provide safe facilities, and economic considerations to keep your eye on. - Read: Facilities Trends & Considerations: Where We Go From Here at FacilityExecutive.com.
ERCO Eclipse Spotlights June 11, 2021
The Eclipse system of spotlights offers over 5,000 possibilities for individual lighting tasks. - Read: ERCO Eclipse Spotlights at FacilityExecutive.com.