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Powering A Flourishing Food Industry In NC
In the food industry, demand is up, but so are costs and labor issues. Discover what North Carolina brings to the table to help businesses flourish despite those challenges.
Lilly To Invest $450M For Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site
The manufacturing facility expansion in North Carolina will increase the number of patients who may benefit from the company's medicines.
Pfizer To Acquire Abzena’s North Carolina Manufacturing Site
By 2025, Pfizer will more than double the current workforce at its new state-of-the-art biologics drug substance facility in Sanford, NC.
North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2022 State Of The Year
North Carolina is named Business Facilities’ 2022 State of the Year, the second time the state has been recognized for this top honor.
Expanding Economies With Entrepreneurs & Home Grown Firms
Locations looking to replace the loss of large, often industrial business, can look at resources to support start-ups and other smaller operations.
German Manufacturer Picks North Carolina For North American HQ
Ziehl-Abegg will invest over $100 million and create 189 new jobs at Union Cross Industrial Center in Forsyth County, NC.
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.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.