corporate expansion
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. corporate expansion articles below.
Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State
April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs.
Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center
The $55 million investment in Forest Park, GA is expected to create more than 400 new jobs.
Gerhardi Opens First U.S. Plant In Alabama
The German auto supplier invested $41.6 million and will employ up to 235 employees at the Montgomery, AL manufacturing facility.
Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia
The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state.
Alo Investing $6M In South Carolina
The agricultural machinery company will create 44 jobs in Greenville County, SC over the next five years.
Fujifilm Opens Medical Device, IT Groups HQ In Massachusetts
The move to Lexington, MA marks the first time Fujifilm's various healthcare groups—computed tomography, digital radiography, women's health, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and medical IT—will be headquartered in a single location.
Google Investing $600M In Nevada’s Internet Infrastructure
Google.org Impact Challenge will award $1M to Nevada nonprofits with bold ideas to create economic opportunity
RADA Technologies Plans New HQ In Maryland
The aerospace and defense electronics company will add 80 new jobs in Montgomery County by December 2023.
Lightning Source Investing $22M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility
The new print-on-demand operation will be the company’s fifth U.S. facility and will create nearly 150 jobs in Jackson, TN.
Pratt & Whitney Creating 100 Jobs In Oklahoma Expansion
The aerospace company will make a multimillion-dollar investment to upgrade its existing facilities at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex based at Tinker Air Force Base.
Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business
The Port of Wilmington is being transformed into the largest logistics hub on the Delaware River with a $600-million investment from Gulftainer in upgrades, including a new TEU terminal.
WESCAM Breaks Ground On New Canadian HQ
The state-of-the-art, 330,000-square-foot headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario will house 1,200 highly-skilled workers.
Sub-Zero Group Investing $70M In Wisconsin Expansion
The premium appliance manufacturer will create 100 jobs as it adds a 350,000-square-foot R&D facility in Fitchburg.
Bioscience: A Cash Crop In Iowa
Iowa has always been an agricultural powerhouse, so it’s no surprise the Cornhusker State is a leader in bioscience with 1,266 firms in the sector, from startups to global leaders in R&D.
Amazon Bringing 2,000 New Jobs To Costa Rica
The decision will increase Amazon's total employment in Costa Rica to 9,500, making the company the country's largest employer in the services sector.
Satair Investing $10M In Virginia Expansion
The aviation company will expand the Loudoun County Satair Customer Service Logistics Center that supports and services the Airbus global aircraft fleet.
Setting The Bar High In Nevada
A new bill, passed unanimously across party lines, updates and reforms Nevada’s RPS so that, by 2030, 50 percent of its electricity will come from clean, renewable energy.
Derichebourg Atis Aéronautique Picks Montréal For Canadian HQ
Over the next three years, the French company will create 130 jobs in Montréal to be closer to the city’s aerospace ecosystem and consolidate its North American operations.
GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas
General Motors Co. is investing an additional $20 million at its Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of GM’s all-new full-size SUVs.
Xtend Healthcare Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The Tennessee-based company plans to invest $1.3 million at its headquarters in Hendersonville, where it currently employs 700 workers.
Viemed Healthcare Creating 220 Jobs In Louisiana
The respiratory care company will expand into a new headquarters facility in Lafayette, LA.
GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia
GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.
Navistar To Invest $125 Million In Alabama
The commercial truck and bus manufacturer’s expansion will bring an additional 145 jobs to Huntsville, AL.
Metalsa Structural Products Investing $6.4M In Virginia
The Mexico-based automotive solutions company will create 25 new jobs with an expansion of its Roanoke manufacturing operations in Botetourt County, VA.
PharmaCord Adding Up To 850 Jobs In Indiana
The Kentucky-based healthcare company will invest more than $52 million to establish a state-of-the-art operations and call center in Jeffersonville, IN.
Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy
Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
Lockheed Martin To Invest $142M In Arkansas Expansion
The security and aerospace company will create 326 new jobs with the expansion of its center of excellence in Camden, AR.
Google Continues Growth In Texas
The tech giant is increasing its presence in the Lone Star State with a new data center in Midlothian and two new office buildings in Austin.
Tasty Blend Foods Invests $3M In West Virginia Expansion
The food manufacturer’s expansion of its Putnam County, WV manufacturing plant will create 20 new jobs and add a new product production line.
Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation
Planned growth of the company’s core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring more than 300 jobs to central Indiana.
Boise Cascade Investing $17.5M In South Carolina Expansion
A strategic location and access to a skilled workforce led the manufacturing company to expand its Chester County, SC facility to meet growing demand.
Chinese Steel Wheels Manufacturer Chooses Indiana
Startup manufacturer Indiana Wheel Corporation will invest nearly $23 million and create more than 100 jobs at its new 300,000-square-foot production facility in Plymouth, IN.
Castle Hill Gaming Creating 106 New Jobs In Virginia
The gaming software developer will invest $1.3 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Albemarle County, VA.
Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech
The leading high tech hubs have developed a startup ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and plants the seeds for sustainable growth from innovators who bring scaleable products to life.
StudentBridge Establishing New HQ In Georgia
The company will continue its $7.5 million investment and create 50 new jobs over the next two years from its new headquarters in Chamblee, GA.
Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys
Millions of skilled cybersecurity professionals are needed on the front lines of the global battle with cybercriminals who are causing trillions of dollars worth of damage annually.
RELiON Opens New Technology Center In Washington
The new Technology Center and Lab in Seattle, WA serves as a central hub making room for the company to conduct research and development, product testing, and sustaining engineering.
Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee
By the end of the year, the furniture company will create 200 new jobs at its new furniture warehouse and retail outlet in Wilson County, TN.
EFP Corp. Investing More Than $6.5M In Indiana Expansion
The Northern Indiana packaging manufacturer is expanding to a 100,000-square-foot building in the Vanderburgh Industrial Park in Evansville, IN.
Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice
Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI.
