New York (NY)
New York State Returns To ‘Cutting Edge’ Of Manufacturing, Innovation
Governor Kathy Hochul is committed to continuing to improve New York’s economy through revitalizing business districts and new workforce initiatives.
BF Editors’ Blog: 2024 Solar Eclipse Economic Impact & Where To Watch
From the economic impact to opportunities to travel with family and friends to maximize the experience, anticipation is going strong across North America.
Digital Adaption Key To Manufacturing Industry
Embracing new technologies will be an important avenue as growth is projected to continue in the manufacturing industry.
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.
Innovation And Talent: Top Performing Cities
Continued movement to more affordable, lifestyle-centric cities is further diversifying the landscape for innovation-focused companies and investors, according to JLL.
Rokt Will Invest $17.6M To Expand New York City HQ
Empire State Development will support Rokt HQ expansion in New York City with $4.7M in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. Plus, Creation Technologies opens $22M manufacturing facility in Wayne County.
New York, Illinois, Massachusetts Lead 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
For the first time ever, New York has earned the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
NY State Enters $10B Partnership With Semiconductor Industry
New York State recently entered into a $10 billion partnership with several semiconductor industry leaders.
Tourism & Hospitality Find ‘Renaissance Era’
With COVID-19 Pandemic travel restrictions in the past, the tourism and hospitality industries are on track to defy expectations.
Why New York? A Q&A With Hope Knight, Empire State Development
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight talks about how New York innovation and initiatives support growth in manufacturing, clean energy, and more.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisited 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submitted for this year's awards.
Refresh In Rochester: A Q&A With Constellation Brands’ Chief Financial Officer
Constellation Brands CFO Garth Hankinson shares why this global beverage company chose to remain in Rochester for its new headquarters, moving to downtown.
Semiconductor Industry Set To Electrify Over Next Decade
Long-term growth is projected for the semiconductor industry due to continued innovation, artificial intelligence, and demand for electric vehicles.
New York State: Building On Success
The Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) program develops shovel-ready sites to accommodate the needs of large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?
Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.
Looking For A Halloween Hotspot? Check Out Springfield, MA
Just in time for Halloween, Upgraded Points' "Top U.S. Cities to Be a Ghost" report ranks the top spookiest cities in the U.S.
Refresco Beverage Will Invest $13M In New York Expansion
Refresco Beverage will invest $13 million to expand in Dunkirk, New York. AMD grows semiconductor R&D facilities in Monroe and Dutchess counties, creating up to 165 jobs by 2025.
Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay, San Diego Are Top Life Sciences Markets
Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego once again reign supreme as the top three U.S. markets for life sciences, according to a new JLL report.
1.9-Mile Transmission Line Moved To Support New York Mega-Site
The electric transmission line delivers 100% clean, renewable hydropower to the 1,250-acre Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Genesee County, New York.
Tesla Picks New York For EV Parts Distribution Facility
Located in Orange County, NY, Telsa will use the 927,00-square-foot building as a regional distribution facility for electric vehicle parts.
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.