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Fukushima: Five Years Later
An army of robots and an ice wall are being deployed to clean up the world's worst nuclear disaster.
NTN Driveshaft Adding 500+ Jobs in Indiana
NTN Driveshaft Inc. and its Japan-based parent company NTN Corporation will grow their Indiana operations, establishing a new manufacturing plant in Anderson, IN that is expected to ultimately create up to 510 new jobs.
Marching into China
The former Humvee plant in Indiana now makes Mercedes SUVs for export to China.
Chiyoda USA Corporation Expanding Its Putnam County, IN Operations
Japan-based automotive manufacturer expanding its footprint in the area and will create 300 jobs in Putnam County.
Four Years Later
Radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster lands on the Japanese prime minister's roof.
D.C. Real Estate Continues Steady Decline Among Foreign Investors: NYC Takes Over From London...
China is expected to become the top U.S. investor in 2016 and beyond.
Reassuring
The trend of manufacturing jobs returning to the U.S. from overseas continues to grow.
Gravy Train
A private-sector group—filled with former public officials—is lobbying to build a high-speed maglev train in the U.S.
Japanese Auto Parts Supplier Locates New Operations In Jamestown, IN
This is the first company with roots in Indiana’s sister state to invest in Indiana.
Fukushima: Year Three
The mega-disaster that won't go away isn't getting any better.
Feature Story: Indiana Governor’s Report – Homegrown Success In The Hoosier State
A skilled workforce and ultra-efficient government services make Indiana fertile ground for business growth and an attractive landing spot for foreign investment.
City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
San Francisco, London, Dubai, Shanghai and Wuhan lead Jones Lang LaSalle's list of dynamic cities.
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony At New Plant Site
Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is setting out to be a leader in technology and innovation.
China Surges In Renewable Energy, Vehicles In BF’s Annual Rankings Of Global Leaders
China's triumph is clouded by a WTO ruling against the PRC's subsidies of its solar panel industry.
Meiwa Industry To Establish First North American Operations In Lewisburg, TN
Using a unique plastic extrusion molding and trim cut technology, Meiwa Industry specializes in the manufacturing and sales of high quality automotive interior parts including seat back panels, head liners, and trunk and floor components.
They’re Coming to Take Us Away
A new survey says 60 percent of Americans would welcome driverless cars on U.S. roads.
Subaru Canada Announces North American Expansion
Subaru models currently produced at SIA include the Outback, Legacy and Tribeca, while the Impreza is currently built only at Subaru's Yajima and Gunma plants in Japan.
Fukushima: The Disaster That Won’t Go Away
Two years after the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex in Japan, the long-term impact of the catastrophe continues to grow.
Japanese Manufacturer To Open Biotech Facility In Georgia
Calpis America will invest $20 million, create 42 jobs to manufacture livestock fermentation product in Peachtree City, GA.
Sysmex America Consolidates In Lincolnshire, IL
Sysmex America relocates corporate headquarters; expansion prompted by continued growth. Sep 14, 2012 @ 11:17 AM
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.