Opportunity Austin

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Opportunity Austin articles below.

Awards & Rankings

2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

February 11, 2021

Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.

Biotech & Pharma

Curative Creating More Than 300 Jobs In Texas

September 8, 2020

With its expansion in Pflugerville, TX, Curative will hire over 300 workers to provide immediate response to the COVID-19 testing needed throughout the state.

Automotive

$1B Tesla Gigafactory Headed For Austin

July 23, 2020

Tesla's newest Gigafactory will generate $1 billion in capital investment and bring at least 5,000 new jobs to Travis County, TX.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

A Look At Touchless Security Options March 1, 2021
Facility executives are looking at where and how to implement solutions for a touch-free security experience, and this includes mobile credentials. - Read: A Look At Touchless Security Options at FacilityExecutive.com.
Technology For Healthy Workspaces March 1, 2021
Facility professionals are leveraging established and emerging tech tools to support health and wellness in facilities. - Read: Technology For Healthy Workspaces at FacilityExecutive.com.
Stopping Pest Activity At The Door March 1, 2021
Food facilities should utilize a thorough inspection of incoming goods to help prevent pest activity. - Read: Stopping Pest Activity At The Door at FacilityExecutive.com.