Economic Development

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local & metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life & community development.

Alabama

Alabama Ups Its Game

Home to some of the biggest names in the auto industry, Alabama has introduced “The Game Plan” to support economic development.

Ready Spaces In North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region

Communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region have shored up their inventories of ready-to-go industrial sites and buildings.
Nevada Promotes Innovation

Nevada Promotes Innovation

With a robust transportation system already in place, Nevada focuses on low emissions and utilizing natural resources. 
foreign direct investment

FDI Activity Going Strong

For 11 consecutive years, the U.S. has ranked as top destination for foreign direct investment, and here’s a look at several hot spots across the nation.
LiveXchange Event

LiveXchange Event Brings Business Together

The 19th annual event provided a fast-paced, productive setting for site selectors to explore locations.
Virginia Manufacturers

Virginia Manufacturers Expand, Invest Nearly $7M, Create Over 170 Jobs

HEYCO Werk USA will invest $5.4 million, create 21 jobs with Greensville County expansion; Altec Industries will invest $1.4 million, create 150 jobs as it expands in Botetourt County.

Transforming Fukushima, Japan Into A “Region Of Recovery”

12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, new video from the Fukushima Prefecture, "Fukushima Now," highlights reconstruction progress.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Governor’s Report: Texas Takes On The Future

The Lone Star State does things big. Leadership looks to keep business growth going with tax cuts, incentives support, and top talent.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
May / June 2023 Issue

May / June 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 3)

Business Facilities' May / June 2023 issue looks at the supply chain's impact on site selection. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, FDI, and our 1st Annual EDO Awards.
Lexington County, South Carolina

Lexington Economic Boom Continues, Bringing Investment And Jobs

Lexington County, SC saw record economic growth in 2022, and that progress continues with several major announcements representing hundreds of millions of dollars in investments and hundreds of new jobs on the books already in 2023.
Qualified Opportunity Zones QOZ

Successful Operations In QOZs Through Planning And Monitoring

With proper planning, additional compliance hurdles for operating a business in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) are minimal considering the benefits.
Dura-Line Texas

Dura-Line To Invest $52M In West Texas

An expansion of Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions business Dura-Line will bring 141 new jobs to the Lubbock Business Park, Texas.
Fisher’s Popcorn of Delaware

Delaware Grows: Homegrown Popcorn And Tech Startups

Fisher’s Popcorn will invest nearly $5M in to expand its manufacturing and wholesale operations in Frankford, DE. Plus, 15 up-and-coming tech companies earn grants in Startup302 competition.
Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Awards $125,000+ To Support Indiana Economic Growth

Awarded through Duke Energy’s Partnership Program, the grants will help 26 economic development organizations create new jobs and investment in Indiana.
Utah Business

Utah Brings In Business

Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox discusses how robust business incentives offer companies vast opportunity in the Beehive State.
Kentucky

Kentucky Welcomes All

The Bluegrass State is building a vast talent pipeline for the industries relocating and expanding to the state. 
Premium Waters Texas

Premium Waters To Build $80M Plant In Texas

Bottled water manufacturing company Premium Waters, Inc. will create at least 60 full-time jobs in the City of Seguin, Texas.
Bradenton Area Florida

Bradenton Area Thrives As Live-Work-Play Community On Florida’s West Coast

On Florida’s West Coast, the Bradenton Area offers incredible natural assets, excellent career opportunities, and vibrant town centers.
eCommerce Distribution Locations

eCommerce & Distribution Locations: Goods To Go

As the demand for eCommerce and distribution space continues, locations are building facilities and emphasizing their regional advantages.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: City of Fontana – Open for Business

From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.