Logistics
New FedEx Ground Facility Under Construction at I-59 Supply Chain Park
FedEx Ground is building a new 217,000-square-foot distribution facility at the I-59 Supply Chain Park at Mississippi's Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.
REI Co-op To Establish Fourth U.S. Distribution Center In Tennessee
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will create more than 280 new jobs at a 400,000-square-foot distribution center in Lebanon, TN.
Greater Cincinnati Area To See 200 New Jobs As Investment Blossoms
Job Creation Tax Credits, along with infrastructure benefits and a substantial pool of talent, are leading to increased corporate investment in Cincinnati and the surrounding area.
Illinois: Building The Future In The Land Of Lincoln
With a talent pool approaching 7 million—a third of whom hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—Illinois has the skill sets needed to fill 21st-century jobs.
Amazon Expands In Alabama With Four New Operational Sites
Amazon is set to open new facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, creating more than 900 full-time jobs in Alabama.
Logistics: Constant State Of Change
Massive disruptions to global supply chains during the pandemic have forced the logistics sector to rapidly adapt, with manufacturers moving their supplier networks closer to home.
Steam Logistics To Create 400 Jobs With Tennessee Expansion
Third-party logistics company Steam Logistics will invest nearly $7 million to expand its operations in Chattanooga, TN.
Walmart Investing $450M In South Carolina Distribution Center
The new, high-tech grocery distribution center will create more than 400 new jobs in Spartanburg County, SC.
September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
New Program Aims To Strengthen Kansas’ Manufacturing Supply Chain
CONNEX™ Kansas allows manufacturers to connect with each other, find suppliers, explore production capabilities and manage their supply chain.
Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
Indiana: Gateway For Data Center Growth
Southern Indiana is poised to get a bigger share of the expanding North American data center market, which is expected to grow to $101 billion by 2026.
CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana
Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years.
Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America
Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month.
Shinhung Global USA To Expand Operations In Tennessee
South Korean-based logistics company Shinhung Global USA to invest $10 million in new Clarksville facility, creating more than 80 new jobs.
Majestic Steel USA To Create 225 Jobs In Arkansas
Flat-rolled steel manufacturer Majestic Steel USA will establish a new, 515,000-square-foot service center in Blytheville, AR.
Vanderlande Industries To Create 500 Jobs In Georgia
Netherlands-based logistics company Vanderlande Industries will invest $59 million to expand its North American headquarters in Cobb County, GA.
Ardmore Industrial Airpark Becoming Global Multimodal Logistics Hub
A $124 million investment will create the Global Transportation & Industrial Park of Oklahoma, bringing global commerce opportunities, economic development, and jobs to the region.
Amazon To Create Another 500 Jobs In Tennessee
Amazon's new Clarksville fulfillment center is the fourth such project in Tennessee in the past 18 months.
Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska
Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy.
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.