Infrastructure
Drought and Deluge
Whatever the future brings us, it always seems to arrive in California first.
Tennessee, Memphis Invest $37M To Improve City Infrastructure
The investments will improve public infrastructure surrounding the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital expansion project in Memphis, TN.
Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings
BF’s 12TH ANNUAL RANKINGS report is our most comprehensive analysis to date of the locations that are leading the pack in the most important benchmarks for sustainable growth in the 21st century. Part One: State Rankings.
Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma
Oklahoma proactively is meeting critical development priorities, including a STEM-oriented workforce, sustainable water resources, green energy, 21st-century infrastructure—and a great place to live.
State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn
While often stereotyped as an ag state, Iowa has created a business friendly environment that makes it globally competitive in a diverse and growing number of industry sectors.
Opportunity Missed
There was bold talk about tax reform in President Obama's speech, but not a word about the most important tax.
Ghost Systems Cybersecurity Company Opens Up Headquarters In Incline Village, NV
Ghost Systems opens global headquarters in Incline Village, NV, with offices and SafePlace Centers also opening in Reno, NV.
Gravy Train
A private-sector group—filled with former public officials—is lobbying to build a high-speed maglev train in the U.S.
Increased Expectations For Utilities Despite Declining Electricity Sales
New report shows the need for regulatory model that supports investments that share cost savings, rewards utilities for innovation, and helps create affordable energy.
After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use
Urban Land Institute report offers recommendations on strengthening community resiliency based on the reality of a post-Sandy world.
NYC Buildings Aren’t Ready For Next Sandy
Task force delivers urgent recommendations to Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn to prepare New Yorkers for extreme weather.
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.