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Lockheed Martin Opens New Facility In Florida
The new manufacturing facility will support F-35 production growth and is expected to bring more than 80 new jobs to Pinellas Park, FL.
Defense: The Best Offense
Nations around the world are increasing their defense budgets; the sophisticated weaponry of the U.S. aerospace industry guarantees it will get a big slice of the pie.
Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking
Idaho, Florida, Virginia are most improved states in ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Tourism: Endless Options
No matter what type of destination you are or what type of tourist your area brings, the end result is more of everything.
Ready For Retail In Cape Coral
The City of Canals offers industry the best of both worlds—an ideal business environment with vital resources and a competitive cost of living.
2016 State Rankings Report: Utah Is Top Job Growth Leader
Utah is Business Facilities' top-ranked state among Job Growth Leaders in the magazine's 12th Annual Rankings Report.
2016 State Rankings: FL Tops In Business Climate, NV Shines In Growth Potential
Florida is Business Facilities' top-ranked state for Best Business Climate and Nevada was named no. 1 in Economic Growth Potential in the magazine's 12th Annual Rankings Report, released today.
Not So Fast
The push to bring driverless vehicles to the mass market appears to have hit a major roadblock. Proceed with caution.
Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
After losing altitude for the past five years as defense cuts eliminated 185,000 jobs, the U.S. aerospace industry is growing in 2016.
January/February 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 1)
The State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards are the focus of Business Facilities January/February 2016 issue, plus an Automotive Industry Focus.
USDA Awards Loans To Boost Rural Economic Development In Five States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) has awarded six low-interest loans to local governments and community organizations that will spur rural economic development in Missouri, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.
Florida: More Than Fun And Sun
Florida is serious about business. State and economic development leaders are working to bring business to the state and keep it here.
Johnson & Johnson To Create 500 Jobs in Tampa
Global healthcare company Johnson & Johnson will open a new North American shared services headquarters in Tampa, FL and create 500 jobs over the next three years.
Florida Industrial Sites Join Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program
Duke Energy has just completed the evaluation of industrial sites in Florida’s Pasco, Polk and Sumter counties through the company's Site Readiness Program, which helps advance prime parcels for industrial development opportunities.
Port Everglades Expansion Wins Army Corps Approval
A plan to deepen and widen Florida’s Port Everglades has won a key approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for the port to seek Congressional funding for a project that would generate thousands of jobs and maintain the region's leading position in international trade.