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Microsoft To Invest $1B In Four North Carolina Technology Facilities
Microsoft Corp. plans to create at least 50 new jobs at four data centers in Catawba County over the next 10 years.
Operation Green Light Illuminates Buildings Across America
The National Association of Counties (NACO) and NACVSO have spearheaded an initiative to shine a light on veterans and their role in their communities.
Innovation Hubs For New Ideas
In innovation hubs, local entities work together to provide the resources growing companies need to foster discovery and advancement.
In North Carolina, Bobcat Completes Its Largest Manufacturing Facility
The $70M expansion project makes Statesville, NC the largest Bobcat manufacturing facility in North America, and will create up to 250 jobs.
Carolina On My Mind
East coast location, world-class research and education facilities, and quality of life have long attracted business to North Carolina.
North Carolina Lands World’s Largest Silicon Carbide Materials Facility
Over the next eight years, Wolfspeed expects to create approximately 1,800 jobs at its new Silicon Carbide Materials manufacturing facility in Chatham County, NC.
Forward-Looking Financial Locations
As FinTech activity continues to grow, financial services firms are finding locations with ecosystems to support their burgeoning business needs.
U.S. EDA Announces 21 Build Back Better Regional Challenge Winners
A marquee initiative of EDA’s American Rescue Plan, this program awards between $25 and $65 million to rebuild regional economies across the nation.
Good Jobs Challenge Awards 32 Entities Grant Money
Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.
North Carolina: Broadening Horizons
In North Carolina, economic development is flourishing with record investment in 2021. An Annual report from EDPNC shares the highlights.
The Bank Of London To Create 350 Jobs In North Carolina
The Bank Of London has announced it will open its US Global Platform & Services headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings
As the economic landscape evolves with sea change-level shifts, discover the leading locations in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Fence Maker, Logistics Company To Invest $26.5M In North Carolina
Port City Logistics will invest $16 million in New Hanover County, NC; Eastern Fence will spend $10.5 million in Rowan County.
Virginia Leads States In Tech Talent Pipeline, Cybersecurity Rankings
Virginia once again earned top spots for both Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.
North Carolina Tops Best Business Climate List
The Tar Heel State is the leader for Best Business Climate in Business Facilities’ 2022 State Rankings Report.
The Research Triangle Region: Your Site’s New Home
The Research Triangle Region offers access to a diverse talent pool, a desirable standard of living, connections to major metro areas, plus a lower cost of doing business.
Spring 2022 LiveXchange Streamlines Site Searches
The success of the 18th annual LiveXchange event by Business Facilities paves the way for expansion of the franchise this fall.
[QUIZ] How Well Do You Know North Carolina?
First in flight, and home to NASCAR. North Carolina has a rich history, but how much do you really know?
The Circle Of Life
The life sciences field has taken on much greater significance in recent years. Economic developers are responding with more options to make their communities more appealing.
At 2022 LiveXchange, Site Selectors Get Down To Business
Early this month, site selection professionals and economic developers met at LiveXchange, participating in more than 300 one-on-one meetings.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards
Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards
The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.