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In Kentucky, Bespoken Spirits HQ Opens, And Metals Sector Growth Continues

Lexington, KY is now home to Bespoken Spirits, while in Bowling Green investment from two metal manufacturers expands the industry ecosystem.
DOE

DOE Announces $6B For 33 Projects To Explore Cutting Industrial Emissions

Part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program, managed by DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), funding will drive toward technologies to decarbonize energy-intensive industries in the U.S.
Vista Metals Kentucky

Vista Metals Will Invest $60M In Kentucky Facility

Vista Metals will create 50 jobs with its new specialty aluminum products operation in Bowling Green. Plus, a new Build-Ready site is announced at the Green River Commerce Park in Adair County.
Inflation Reduction Act, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen

Treasury Secretary: IRA Led To $650B In Clean Energy Investment

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visits Kentucky on third anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, highlights Inflation Reduction Act's impact on clean energy investments.
Toyota Kentucky

Toyota Boosts Investment To $1.3B To Bring Battery EV Production To KY

Investment will support future electrification efforts at the flagship Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) facility in Georgetown, KY.
Bakery Express

Bakery Express Midwest Breaks Ground In Kentucky

Bakery Express Midwest broke ground last week on a new location in Boone County, Kentucky, and expects to employ more than 175 people.
Staghorn

Staghorn To Open Distillery In Previously Dry Kentucky County

Staghorn’s Garrard County Distilling Company is a $250 million investment that will create 60 full-time jobs.

Business Facilities Top 10: Most-Read Articles Of 2023

Business Facilities editors reflect on the most-read articles of 2023, ranging from large development announcements to annual awards.
clean energy, Inflation Reduction Act, E2

11 Major U.S. Clean Energy Projects Announced Last Month

Businesses have announced more than 265 new clean energy projects in 41 states since August 2022, when the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law.
Quality of Life, Site Selection

Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life

Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.

Kentucky Grand Openings Show Continued Economic Growth

Two companies that held grand openings for their facilities this month continue the trend of economic growth in Kentucky.
Stellar Snacks, West Louisville Kentucky

West Louisville, KY Lands Largest Economic Development Project In 20 Years

Stellar Snacks will create 350 jobs with $137M investment. Plus, MultiTech Industries invests $3.7M in Franklin expansion; Western Kentucky Distilling opens $30M distillery in Ohio County.
Locations Life Sciences

Biotech/Pharma Industry Locations: Leading With Life Sciences

Access to world-class and innovative resources for advances in biotech and pharma is crucial to site selection decisions.
Logistics Industry Locations

Logistics Industry Locations: Bold Moves

Locations that foster logistics success benefit companies seeking to reach customers in record time with quality service.
80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms Brings 125 Jobs to Kentucky

80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming site, recently opened in Kentucky & will bring 125 jobs and up to $95 million in investment to the state.

Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Texas Are #1 In Key Industries

Business Facilities Annual State Rankings highlight high-growth sectors, including Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Film & Television.
Toyota Electric SUV

Toyota To Assemble New Electric SUV In Kentucky Starting 2025

Toyota will invest $2.1 billion in a new plant in North Carolina to make batteries for the new SUV, battery production will also begin in 2025.
Top Logistics Hubs

Top Logistics Hubs: Links To Success

The logistics industry is a multi-billion dollar sector that connects producers and consumers to deliver the right products at the right time.
Kentucky

Kentucky Welcomes All

The Bluegrass State is building a vast talent pipeline for the industries relocating and expanding to the state. 
Microvast Kentucky

Microvast Selects Kentucky For First Polyaramid Separator Plant

Lithium-ion battery solutions manufacturer will invest $504 million and create up to 562 jobs at its first polyaramid separator plant in Hopkinsville, KY.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Colorado’s Grand Junction – Where Business Meets Adventure

The Grand Junction area is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado, with the amenities and infrastructure companies need to operate globally. Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Grand Junction area is easily accessible by air, rail, highway, and WiFi.