Economic Development

Gene Goddard, MetroHartford Alliance, shares how a centuries-old insurance and finance foundation supports the city’s evolution to fintech and insurtech.

Boingo will invest nearly $1.5 million and 250 jobs at its new regional office and future corporate headquarters at The Star in Frisco.

Redwood Materials, manufacturer of EV battery components, is investing $3.5 billion to establish operations in Camp Hall Commerce Park.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking action toward energy stability, business growth, and workforce development.

Autokiniton will invest $15 million and create 150 new jobs in Sandusky County, while Church & Dwight will create at least $50 million in new investment and 80 new jobs in the village of Old Fort.

The November/December 2022 issue of Business Facilities features the annual Site Seekers' Guide: Location Profiles. Plus, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, renewable energy, infrastructure, and more.

In Florida, Pinellas County continues to support the Life Science and Medical Technology industries as it provides stability and growth for the local economy and regional labor market.

With help from JobsOhio and the Ohio Department of Development, The J.M. Smucker Company will add a new R&D Center in Orrville, OH.

Brent Kisling, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, shares how clean energy, central location, and strong workforce set the stage for success in the Sooner State.

A landmark wind energy project, sizable vertical farm, and new LEGO Group Factory powered by green energy are in development.

Bridgestone Americas will add 160 jobs at its tire manufacturing plant in Heredia, while bot management and account security firm Arkose Labs opens an office in San Jose.

In Fort Worth's Lone Star Commerce Center, the facility will house R&D of additive manufacturing technology for large-scale titanium aerostructures. Meanwhile, KoMiCo will expand in Round Rock.

In Kentucky, an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is taking shape, while traditional industries maintain roots in the Bluegrass State.

A joint venture of Chevron Phillips Chemical, QatarEnergy the Golden Triangle Polymers Company LLC integrated polymers facility in Orange, TX is expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs.

In Wyoming County, Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies will use revolutionary technology to extract rare earth metals from coal waste impoundments.

The digital banking and payments service company will invest $16 million to open a customer care center in Whitehall, OH.

With the 18th largest economy, the Land of Lincoln is well positioned to  support to new and existing businesses.

Industry is thriving in the Hawkeye State with the help of innovative grants and renowned research facilities.

While inflation will remain an uncertain challenge, the Urban Land Institute’s latest Real Estate Economic Forecast projects positive but slower growth in the near term and a return to stronger growth in 2024.

With its manufacturing sector full speed ahead, the Volunteer State also sees a national first for internet speed.