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Shovel-Ready Sites: Certified And Ready To Go
Precertified sites—A.K.A. shovel-ready sites—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the red tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process.
North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach
In the last century, our 2020 State of the Year has been tops in tobacco, textiles and furniture. Today, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, biotech, gene therapy and unmanned aerial systems.
January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1)
The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.
Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. will invest up to $5 million in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.
American Fuji Seal To Create 101 Jobs In North Carolina
Packaging solutions manufacturer American Fuji Seal will invest $52 million to establish new production operations in Hickory, NC.
North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year
North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2020 State of the Year, the first time the Tar Heel State has earned the magazine’s top honor.
Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live
Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
COVID-19: The Road To Recovery
Economic development organizations and government officials have joined forces with local businesses to keep creating inspiring and innovative ways to meet the most urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories.
California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report.
Two Projects Bringing 700 Jobs, $512M In Investment To Greenville, NC
Thermo Fisher Scientific will invest $500M and create 500 jobs, while Grover Gaming will invest $12.5M and create 200 jobs in Greenville, NC.
$590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina
In response to COVID-19, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will loan the company $590 million to build a facility in Research Triangle Park.
Cornerstone Building Brands Investing $25M In North Carolina Expansion
Cornerstone Building Brands, an exterior building product company, will create 38 jobs at its new production facility in Rocky Mount, NC.
Pratt & Whitney Investing Over $650M In North Carolina
The Fortune 50 aerospace company will establish a new manufacturing facility in Buncombe County, NC, creating 800 jobs by 2027.
Startup Ecosystems: Seeding The Land With Startups
Locations are nurturing startup ecosystems with access to skilled labor, angel investors, higher ed resources and an affordable quality of life that is attracting talent.
UPS To Invest More Than $316M In North Carolina
The global logistics company will create 592 jobs at two sites in Guilford and Alamance counties by 2024.
LiveXchange 2020: Real Deals, Virtual Venue
Using online meetings and webinars, Business Facilities' first-ever Virtual LiveXchange seamlessly delivered the essential elements that define the site selection event.
United States Golf Association To Establish Operations In North Carolina
The United States Golf Association (USGA) will invest up to $36 million to create a multi-building research and testing campus in the Village of Pinehurst, NC.
Incentivizing Growth: Tarheel Temptations Reel In Big Fish
Through two popular incentive programs, the North Carolina Department of Commerce tailors grants to help attract jobs and the company making an investment.
Continental Structural Plastics Investing $45M In North Carolina
The lightweight composites maker for the transportation industry will create 61 jobs and add a new paint line and equipment at its Rowan County, NC facility.
North Carolina: Cabinetry Maker Investing $86M In New Headquarters
GoldenHome International is investing $86 million in a North American headquarters in Concord, NC, creating 257 jobs over five years.
Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ
The fast-growing healthcare enterprise will invest more than $1 billion in Mecklenburg County, NC.
May / June 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 3)
The May / June 2020 Issue features economic developers' recovery efforts in response to COVID-19. Plus, a look at corporate headquarters, supply chains and high tech.
Chime Solutions Expanding In North Carolina
The Atlanta-based customer-contact service provider will expand in Charlotte, adding 250 new jobs for licensed life and health insurance agents.
Grifols Therapeutics Investing $351M In North Carolina Expansion
The global healthcare company will create 300 jobs at a new specialized blood plasma facility and logistics center at its Clayton, NC campus.
Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina
The Belgian personal care company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing site in Rockingham County, NC, creating 403 jobs.
IDT Expands COVID-19 Product Manufacturing In Research Triangle Park
IDT's new North Carolina manufacturing facility will offer unmatched turnaround time and product options to support researchers in the region.
Person County, NC Launches COVID PIVOT Impact Loan
The Person County Economic Development Commission's COVID PIVOT Impact Loan program will provide short-term assistance to small businesses.
Focus Services Creating 200 Jobs In North Carolina
The Utah-based customer contact solutions company will invest $1 million to establish a new operations center in Tarboro, NC.
Carolinas: Developing A Successful Workforce
Both North Carolina and South Carolina continue to take steps to ensure their workforces are able to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, today.
Cabinetry Maker Investing $86M In New North Carolina HQ
GoldenHome International will establish its North American headquarters in Concord, NC, creating 257 jobs over five years.
Dymax Investing $21.5M In North Carolina
Connecticut-based Dymax Corporation will create 59 jobs at a new advanced manufacturing facility in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Bandwidth To Invest More Than $100M In North Carolina Expansion
The software company will expand its presence in Raleigh, NC by building a new corporate headquarters and adding more than 1,000 jobs.
Manufacturing 4.0 Has Arrived
Locations that have diversified their high-tech growth sectors are well-positioned to thrive in a new age of manufacturing efficiency. The factory of the future has arrived, a.k.a. manufacturing 4.0.
Food Lion Donates 6M Meals To Nourish Neighbors
The $600,000 donation will provide nutritious meals to schools, seniors with limited resources and other neighbors, and support Feeding America® in its COVID-19 response efforts.
Business Facilities LiveXchange Has Been Postponed
Due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Business Facilities LiveXchange has been postponed until September 27-29, 2020 at The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Janet LaBar, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
Janet LaBar, Chief Executive Officer, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, discusses Lowe's $153M global tech center, tech jobs, and the region's vision for economic growth.
Honorable Mention Awards: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Our most competitive Deal of the Year competition ever yielded a cornucopia of impressive projects that are bringing a bonanza of new jobs to locations across the U.S. Here’s the cream of the crop.
Norfolk Southern Supported Nearly $2B In Investment In 2019
Industrial customers across 16 states developed 54 new and 23 expanded rail-served commercial projects which are expected to create more than 1,160 jobs.
Eli Lilly And Company Investing $470M In North Carolina Expansion
Indiana-based Eli Lilly and Company will create more than 460 new jobs at its new manufacturing pharmaceutical facility in Durham, NC.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery To Invest $19.8M In North Carolina Expansion
The baked treat maker will create 108 jobs at its food manufacturing center in Tarboro, NC.
