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North Carolina: Building On A Blockbuster Year
On the heels of a banner year, the Tar Heel State's business climate continues to attract relocation and expansion investment into 2023.
Governor’s Report: Wisconsin Trailblazing Growth
From its urban centers to rural locations, the Badger State is taking action to diversify and expand its economy and opportunity.
Dura-Line To Invest $52M In West Texas
An expansion of Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions business Dura-Line will bring 141 new jobs to the Lubbock Business Park, Texas.
Sustainable Manufacturers Invest $24.5M In South Carolina Growth
Greif will invest $13 million over the next five years to expand in Greenville County; Aerofoam USA is establishing a $11.5 million operation in Abbeville County.
O’Neal Manufacturing Services To Invest $5.5M In Northwest Alabama
Carbon steel and aluminum parts maker OMS will create 70 jobs in Fayette, while Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will add 76 jobs In Birmingham.
North Central Florida: Low Cost, High Opportunity
With robust infrastructure and a talented workforce, North Central Florida offers attractive prospects for new and expanding businesses.
Business Diversity Abounds In Virginia
A solid education system, infrastructure investments, a strong workforce, and resilient business climate are just some of the many reasons why more and more companies choose to call Virginia home.
Tractor Supply Investing $100M In New Arkansas Distribution Center
The company's 10th distribution center will create more than 450 new full-time jobs by the end of 2023 and service about 250 Tractor Supply stores.
Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America
Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Eric Voyles, TexAmericas Center
Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President & Chief Economic Development Officer, TexAmericas Center, discusses military site remediation, impact of COVID-19 on development, and low-cost, reliable electricity.
Mississippi: Delta Fiber Expands Broadband Service
With matching funds from the Federal Cares Act, Mississippi is undertaking a $65-million installation of broadband service in rural areas.
Louisiana: Shintech Invests $1.3 Billion In Plastics Expansion
Shintech, the world’s top producer of polyvinyl chloride resins, will grow manufacturing and packaging facilities at its Iberville/West Baton Rouge complex.
$3.8M Investment To Bring Last-Mile Internet Service To Southern Ohio
In collaboration with state and local economic developers, Southern Ohio Communication Services will provide high-speed Internet service to 1,300 residential and business customers.
Accurate Energetic Systems Investing $9.7M In Tennessee Expansion
AES will modernize and expand its operations at its 1,300-acre site in McEwen, TN, resulting in 80 new jobs.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Expanding In South Carolina
The vehicle chassis manufacturer will invest more than $13.9 million and create 193 new jobs in Cherokee County, SC.
HCTec Creating More Than 100 Jobs In Tennessee
The healthcare IT workforce service company will invest more than $500,000 in an expansion of its Hohenwald, TN operations.
Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility
The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.
Tennessee Awards Nine New Site Development Grants
The grants, totaling more than $1.3 million, will help communities prepare industrial sites for economic development projects and achieve Select Tennessee site certification.
STULZ Air Technology Systems Creating 250 Jobs In Tennessee
The global manufacturer will invest $2 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Dayton, TN.
13 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
The grants, totaling more than $5 million, will help rural communities overcome barriers to achieve Select Tennessee site certification.
FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION: 2023 Deal Of The Year Awards
Submissions for Business Facilities’ 2023 Deal of the Year Awards will be accepted through December 11, 2023.
2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?
Business Facilities revisits its 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submit for this year's awards. Enter by November 15.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
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.