Governor Greg Abbott
Lone Star State Success Driven By ‘Hardworking Texans’
Governor Greg Abbott credits the state’s residents — and economic development tools — for its top business ranking.
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.
Texas Named Business Facilities’ 2023 State Of The Year
The strength and diversity of its business climate lands the Lone Star State the top spot for this annual economic development recognition from Business Facilities magazine.
The Lone Star State: An Economic Engine
With more than 1,000 new projects underway in recent years—and home to more corporate headquarters than any other state—Texas has unsurpassed economic success.
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.
Dow Selects Texas Site For Advanced SMR Nuclear Project
The joint project with X-Energy Reactor Company will provide the Seadrift site with zero carbon emissions power and steam production.
Two Manufacturing Projects Will Invest $150M In Texas
CertainTeed will invest $140 million to build a roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. At TexAmericas Center, Palmer International will invest $10 million in an expansion project.
Boingo Picks Texas For Wireless Office, Future HQ
Boingo will invest nearly $1.5 million and 250 jobs at its new regional office and future corporate headquarters at The Star in Frisco.
Big Business In Abilene, Texas
Development Corporation of Abilene President & CEO Misty Mayo discusses how the Texas community welcomes companies of all sizes by embracing economic development.
Wells Fargo, Volkswagen Pick Texas Locations
Wells Fargo will build new campus in Irving-Las Colinas, Volkswagen Group’s new Port Freeport hub will allow utilization of low-emission LNG vessels.
Frozen Dessert Maker To Create 100 Jobs In Texas
The Ziegenfelder Company will invest more than $29 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Lockhart; City Of Dumas earns Film Friendly Texas designation.
North To South, Food-Related Companies Grow In Texas
Producer Owned Beef plans facility in Amarillo; Kroger opens Customer Fulfillment Center in Dallas; Synthica Energy to build food waste-powered renewable natural gas facility in San Antonio.
Chewters Chooses Texas For Chocolate Factory
Canada-based chocolate maker Chewters will invest more than $40 million and create 120 jobs with its new plant in Rockwall, TX.
GlobiTech Semiconductor Expansion To Create 1,500 Jobs In North Texas
To support the $5 billion project, GlobiTech has been offered a $15 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant and other local incentives.
Good For You; Good For Me
Governor Greg Abbott is proud that Texas exported about $375 billion in goods in 2021, more than California and New York combined.
Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year
The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.
Texas Projects To Create 250 Biotech, Manufacturing Jobs
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will create 150 jobs in College Station-Bryan; MP Materials will bring 100 skilled jobs to Fort Worth.
Texas Lands $17B Samsung Chip Manufacturing Factory
In the largest foreign direct investment in Texas on record, Samsung will create more than 2,000 high-tech jobs at its new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX.
D6 Relocates Headquarters To Texas
Packaging manufacturer D6 Inc. will relocate from Portland, OR, creating 231 new jobs in its new home state of Texas.
NRG Energy Relocating Headquarters To Houston
Houston’s diverse workforce, along with the city’s commitment to its Climate Action Plan, were among the key factors driving NRG’s decision.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.