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Amazon launches a public bidding war for its second corporate headquarters in North America.
Global Railcar Firm Growing Indiana Operations Into Midwest Maintenance Hub
GATX Corporation will invest $38.5 million to expand its Terre Haute, IN operations into a full-scale Midwest maintenance hub, creating up to 59 new jobs by 2020.
Hapco Pole Products Investing $6M In Virginia
The aluminum pole manufacturer will build a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility next to its Washington County campus, creating 28 new jobs.
Michigan Lands $4.9M Chinese Foreign Direct Investment
J-Star Motion Corp. will establish a new manufacturing facility in Cedar Springs, MI, and plans to create 122 new jobs.
Specialty Films Producer Building New South Carolina Manufacturing Facility
Charter Nex Films will invest $85 million and create more than 110 new jobs at the Richland County, SC operations.
World’s Largest Kayak-Maker Expanding In Michigan
KL Outdoor/GSC Technologies' Muskegon expansion will create 153 jobs and $9.2 million in investment with help from state and local business incentives.
Plastics Manufacturer Investing In Indiana
20/20 Custom Molded Plastics will invest more than $27 million to locate a new facility in Bluffton, IN, creating up to 155 jobs by 2020.
Denyo Manufacturing Plans $8.7M Kentucky Expansion
The generator manufacturing plant will add up to 90 jobs at its new sheet metal fabrication facility on its Danville, KY campus.
NFI To Invest $7.2M, Create 170 Jobs In Tennessee
The logistics provider's new Smyrna location will serve as a distribution and fulfillment center for customers throughout the Southeast region.
Less Is More In New England
When it comes to employment rates, this six-state region has no trouble outperforming the national average.
POET Biorefining – Marion Celebrates Groundbreaking
The $120 million project will expand the facility’s biofuels production capacity to 150 million gallons per year, and increase production of dried distillers grains to 360,000 tons annually.
Tenneco Investing $23.1M, Creating 95 Jobs In Michigan
The automotive products and systems company will build a state-of-the-art customer center in Northville Township, MI with help from a Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Premtec Expanding In North Carolina
The division of New York Airbrake will invest more than $1M, create 28 new jobs at its Salisbury, NC facility.
Philips To Establish Center Of Expertise In Greater Nashville
The global leader in health technology will create approximately 800 jobs in the Nashville region.
Foster Farms Investing $30M In Louisiana Poultry Plant Expansion
The new Foster Farms project will retain 1,092 existing jobs and create 50 new direct jobs in Farmerville, Union Parish.
Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
The Grand Canyon State has a robust ecosystem that attracts early-stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy talent to a wide range of growth sectors.
Iowa Incentives Help Five Companies Invest $48M
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board recently approved direct financial assistance and tax benefits to five companies that will result in 62 new jobs across the state.
LS Tractor USA Investing $11.5M In North Carolina
The agriculture equipment distributor will expand its Nash County operations, adding 31 jobs over five years while upgrading its offices and facilities in Battleboro, NC.
Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Florida’s huge market and business-friendly government policies help companies reach their growth and expansion goals with ease.
LifeNet Health Investing $12.25M, Creating 321 Jobs In Virginia
The regenerative medicine company's expansion of its Virginia Beach global headquarters is the 1,000th economic development project of the McAuliffe administration.
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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure
The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.