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Mack Trucks To Be Made In Mexico
Expected to open in 2026, the plant will support the growth of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets through existing operations there.
In North Carolina, FUJIFILM Diosynth Investing $1.2B To Expand Biopharma Manufacturing
Building on the company's investment of $2 billion in 2021, the Wake County, NC plant is set to be the largest end-to-end biopharma manufacturing facility in North America.
Ag Equipment Maker KMW To Locate In Sterling, Kansas
Owned by Czech Republic-based Agrostroj Pelhrimov, the company is investing $105 million for its North American headquarters and a production facility in this central Kansas location.
Michigan Strategic Fund Helps Three Companies Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs
In Detroit, Australia-based Fortescue will establish Advanced Manufacturing Center, Germany-based EcoG plans U.S. headquarters. Plus, Fifth Wheel Freight plans new flagship headquarters in the Great Lakes State.
SelectUSA Has Helped Land $200B In FDI Since 2011
More than 200,000 jobs have been created as a result of foreign direct investment since the SelectUSA program's inception 13 years ago.
Miele Chooses Opelika, AL For First U.S. Manufacturing Hub
The premium appliance maker will create 150 jobs in phase one of this investment. Plus, MAAS Aviation expands operations in downtown Mobile, AL.
Array Technologies To Invest $50M In New Mexico Expansion
Global solar company Array Technologies will create 100 jobs at its new manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Listen Now: At LiveXchange With Michael Edgar On FDI
Insights on FDI trends and strategies are the focus of this recent talk with Michael Edgar, Founder and President of SelectGlobal, while at LiveXchange Emerging Industries in Columbus, OH.
19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report
Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
VinFast Kicks Off $4B EV Complex In North Carolina
Vietnam’s largest FDI project ever in the U.S., the Chatham County electric vehicle and batteries manufacturing complex will be VinFast’s first North American EV manufacturing facility.
19th Annual Global Rankings Report: Standout Locations For Site Selectors
Foreign direct investment, renewable energy, and global smart cities
are included in this year’s global rankings.
19th Annual Metro Rankings Report: Manufacturing Hubs, Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders
Locations in the Midwest and across the South dominate these metro rankings categories focused on making and moving goods.
Expleo To Locate Its First North American R&D Facility In Michigan
The Paris-based company offers technology and engineering services to the automotive industry to further mobility and electrification advancements.
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.
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.
SelectTalentUSA Aims To Increase Quality Jobs Through FDI
SelectTalentUSA strengthens federal technical assistance to foreign multinationals starting or expanding U.S. operations. Plus, largest Investment Summit in SelectUSA history wraps up.
North Carolina’s Chung Accepts 2022 State Of The Year Award
Business Facilities recognizes outstanding business climate and economic development efforts with this annual award.
LG Chem Announces Largest FDI In Tennessee History
In Montgomery County, LG Chem will invest $3.2B and create over 850 jobs at the largest cathode manufacturing facility in the U.S.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries Speaker To Explore FDI Trends
Bruce Takefman, ResearchFDI Founder and CEO, will discuss the latest foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in emerging sectors during his LiveXchange Emerging Industries General Session.
18th Annual Rankings: 2022 Global Rankings Report
The U.S. and China earned the top two spots for Foreign Direct Investment (Worldwide) in Business Facilities’ 2022 Global Rankings Report.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.