Business Incentives
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Business Incentives articles below.
Zeiss Vision Care Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Kentucky
After relocating its corporate offices to Kentucky from California, lens producer Zeiss Vision Care will create 75 jobs in Hebron, KY.
Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana
Trucking company Renewable Transport Services will invest more than $20M to upgrade and equip its 100,000-square-foot Indianapolis facility.
BlueHalo Picks NM For $60M Manufacturing, Research, Tech Complex
BlueHalo will retain 260 jobs and create an additional 64 jobs at its new 200,000-square-foot Albuquerque, NM campus.
SimpliSafe To Add Second Operation, Create 250 New Jobs In Virginia
Home security services company SimpliSafe will invest over $3M in a second customer security monitoring service center in Henrico County, VA.
$740M Beverage Campus To Be Built In Cabarrus County, NC
In the largest economic development announcement in Cabarrus County, NC history, Red Bull and Rauch North America will create more than 400 jobs at The Grounds at Concord.
Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience
They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.
Xaloy To Return To Virginia, Reopen Pulaski Manufacturing Facility
Xaloy will invest $1.75 million to move its bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation back to Pulaski County, VA, which will retain seven jobs and create 35 new jobs.
Amsino Medical Group Celebrates New North American Distribution Hub
The global medical and healthcare products company's $32 million investment in Aurora, IL is expected to create 110 new jobs.
New SC Agribusiness, Manufacturing Facilities To Create 372 Jobs
Prestage Farms will create 292 new jobs in Kershaw County; Solstice Sleep Products will create 80 new jobs in Marion County.
Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth
Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average.
Building A Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline In Delaware
New initiative will take a demand-driven approach to IT talent, expanding IT career opportunities and creating a diverse, inclusive pipeline of highly qualified workers.
Materion Corporation To Invest $80M In Pennsylvania Expansion
Ohio-based advanced materials producer Materion Corporation will create at least 65 new jobs in Berks County, PA.
BioLab Investing $170M To Rebuild Louisiana Chlorine Plant
Hurricane Laura destroyed BioLab's previous chlorine facility in 2020; new facility will retain 19 jobs and create 82 jobs in Westlake, LA.
Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery
Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth.
Pace Industries Relocates HQ To Michigan
Die casting manufacturer Pace Industries will invest nearly $2 million to move its headquarters from Arkansas to Novi, MI, creating more than 60 high-wage jobs.
Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient
Industrial parks can mitigate social, health and environmental risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept.
International Consulting Firm Growing Central Indiana Operations
Milliman Inc. will add nearly 100 jobs and invest more than $6 million to lease and furnish office space in the Market Tower office building in downtown Indianapolis.
Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility
The company will invest $200 million in its latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, scheduled to open by December 2022.
Gallo Winery Plans New East Coast Facility In South Carolina
Wine and spirits company E. & J. Gallo's $423 million investment in Chester County, SC will create 496 new jobs over the next eight years.
Landing Relocating HQ To Alabama
Fast-growing flexible apartment rental company Landing will move its corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Birmingham, AL, creating over 800 jobs.
May / June 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 3)
The May / June 2021 Issue features a look at millennial magnets and customized training programs. Plus, how the manufacturing industry can keep and attract workers.
Three Companies To Invest More Than $160M In Indiana Expansions
Tempur Sealy, ITS Logistics, and Ludo Fact USA will create a total of 600 new jobs in Montgomery, Boone, and Tippecanoe counties.
10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed
Whether you’re looking for lower taxes, higher education, first-rate incubators, generous incentives or a healthy work-life balance—Amarillo, TX has it all.
Bridgestone Creating 250 Jobs With Kentucky Expansion
The $51 million investment in the Firestone Industrial Products’ (FSIP) plant will increase capacity to support the growing demand for advanced air suspension technology in electric vehicles.
Whirlpool Investing $15M In Oklahoma Factory
Whirlpool Corporation expects to create 150 news jobs as it invests in new machinery and equipment at its Tulsa, OK operations.
SunCoke Energy To Invest $50M In Virginia Manufacturing Operation
Raw material processing and handling company SunCoke Energy will refurbish and upgrade a manufacturing facility in Buchanan County, retaining about 100 jobs.
Minnesota: Building What Matters In The Land Of The Lakes
The Minnesota Investment Fund is turbocharging growth in the thriving medical device and biotech sectors in the Land of the Lakes.
Old Dominion Freight Line To Grow In Delaware
The North American LTL motor carrier will invest more than $13.6 million to establish a new service center in Northern Delaware.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, discusses the First State's focus on innovation, and how it's attracting growing companies.
A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina
Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, is a major driver of regional economic development, helping to create a favorable business climate that fuels growth.
New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar
The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery.
Indiana Launches $500M Quality Of Place, Talent Attraction Initiative
The Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) encourages communities to create shared visions and strategies to accelerate economic resilience, long-term growth.
New PPE Production Facilities Planned For Louisiana’s Acadiana Region
SafeSource Direct and Ochsner Health will establish two manufacturing facilities for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the Acadiana Region.
Boeing Commits $50M To Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
The investment will help diversify the technology industry and bolster the Washington, DC region as a global innovation hub.
Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico
Intel will expand its fabrication facility in Rio Rancho, NM to create a domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency
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
Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.
Ninth Avenue Foods Investing $103M In Indiana Facility
The beverage production company will create up to 111 jobs at its new Midwest headquarters and manufacturing facility in Columbus, IN.
Amazon To Hire Over 1,000 At New Virginia Fulfillment Center
Amazon will build a 650,000-square-foot state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center on 119 acres of ancillary land in Henrico County, VA.
Milwaukee Tool To Create 1,200 Jobs In Mississippi
Power tool maker Milwaukee Tool will invest $60 million in its new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Grenada, MS.
