Climate change
DOE Grant Will Help Johnson Controls Boost U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing
Facilities in San Antonio, TX; Wichita, KS; and Waynesboro, PA will expand to scale production, creating approximately 1,000 new U.S. jobs.
Organic Waste Processing Facility Will Bring More Than 150 Jobs To San Diego
An organic waste processing facility will help San Diego comply with a state requirement while bringing more than 100 jobs to the area.
2023 FM Global Resilience Index Provides Site Selection Insight
Looking at 100+ countries, the commercial property insurer evaluates economic, risk quality, and supply chain resilience factors.
Multi-Faceted Maryland
Initiatives in Maryland for education, environment, and global reach are driving growth across this Mid-Atlantic state.
Energy & Sustainability: Going For The Green
Increasingly, sustainability and energy concerns occupy a place on the list of leading site selection factors.
Is Climate Change A Top Priority For The C-Suite?
Business leaders say difficulty measuring environmental impact and cost of sustainability efforts are key barriers to climate action, according to a new Deloitte report.
The Race To Net Zero Energy
Unprecedented transformation in the renewable energy sector is driving economic opportunity and growth.
The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022: Reactions And Predictions
As this wide sweeping legislation makes its way to the President's desk, organizations across the U.S. and the globe explore the opportunities and challenges.
For First Time, San Francisco Lands Top Spot In Clean Energy Rankings
San Francisco took top honors in ACEEE's 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard, followed by Seattle; Washington, DC; Minneapolis; and Boston and New York.
North Carolina Governor’s Report: Aiming To Stay On Top
North Carolina isn’t resting on its laurels as Business Facilities' 2020 State of the Year. With a thriving tech talent pool and a commitment to an equity-driven recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper aims to defend the crown.
15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program
Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
$2.9M Grant Will Help Virginia’s Water Economy Face Climate Change
GO Virginia approved the grant to help the Virginia Coastal Resilience And Adaptation Economy Initiative address flooding challenges.
Climate Risks Increasingly Important In Real Estate Investment Decisions
Real estate investors commonly view local climate risks — such as wildfires, frequent and intense storms and sea-level rise — as core factors in investment decision-making.
20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity
The U.S. Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America.
Business Leaders Concerned About Talent Shortages, Recession Risk
Chief executives around the world are heading into 2020 with concerns about the risk of a recession and their ability to attract and retain talent, according to The Conference Board.
Climate Consultants
A Silicon Valley startup tells economic developers it can make 50-year predictions of the impact of climate change on available sites.
Rebuild or Relocate?
Climate change should be factored into the recovery from Hurricane Irma's devastation of Caribbean islands.
Texas Tall
The worst natural disaster in U.S. history has brought out the best of human nature in Greater Houston.
Honeywell Dedicates $300M Mobile Refrigerants Facility In Louisiana
Over the past four years, Honeywell’s Louisiana expansions have created 118 new direct jobs and $915 million in new capital investment statewide.
Entrance to Hell
The war against climate change is over and we've all lost.
FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION: 2023 Deal Of The Year Awards
Submissions for Business Facilities’ 2023 Deal of the Year Awards will be accepted through December 11, 2023.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisits its 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submit for this year's awards. Enter by November 15.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
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.
Location Spotlight: Discover LEAP Lebanon Innovation District
9,000+ available acres strategically situated on Indiana’s I-65 Innovation Corridor, LEAP Lebanon offers diverse settings—megasite, advanced manufacturing, mixed-use and corporate campus—all on an SSI-certified (Strategic Site Inventory) site.