Sustainability
Is Climate Change A Top Priority For The C-Suite?
Business leaders say difficulty measuring environmental impact and cost of sustainability efforts are key barriers to climate action, according to a new Deloitte report.
Hempitecture Opens Energy Efficient Manufacturing Plant In Idaho
In Jerome, Idaho, Hempitecture facility produces sustainable bio-based nonwoven products for multiple industries using renewable energy.
Hoosier Energy: Powering Possibilities
Through the Electrify Indiana conference, Hoosier Energy and its distribution systems have been identifying how co-ops can bring the benefits of emerging technologies to their communities.
$600M Beverage Complex Planned In Alabama
Owned and operated by Manna Beverages & Ventures, the beverage park will create 280 new jobs in Montgomery, AL.
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.
PepsiCo Building Sustainable Manufacturing Facility In Denver
The 1.2M SF facility, which will create more than 250 new jobs in Colorado, is scheduled to open at the Denver High Point development district in 2023.
LiveXchange Emerging Industries Speaker To Explore FDI Trends
Bruce Takefman, ResearchFDI Founder and CEO, will discuss the latest foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in emerging sectors during his LiveXchange Emerging Industries General Session.
Greg Lindsay To Give LiveXchange Emerging Industries Keynote Address
Lindsay, a two-time Jeopardy! champion—and the only human to go undefeated against IBM’s Watson—will be the keynote speaker at this year's LiveXchange Emerging Industries event.
Growing Green Energy
Investments in renewable energy are driving job growth and site selection decisions across the nation.
Canfor To Invest $210M In New Southern Alabama Sawmill Complex
The forest products company's new facility will provide a new, modern work environment for approximately 130 employees.
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.
Meijer Advances Carbon Emission Goals With Wind Energy Investment
The wind energy center represents a major contribution to Meijer's renewable energy portfolio, is expected to begin producing energy by end of the year.
Universal Hydrogen Launches Engineering Design Center, European HQ
At its new European headquarters in Toulouse, France, Universal Hydrogen will work to decarbonize aviation through the adoption of hydrogen.
Strategic Sustainability
Among the growing green markets across the U.S. and Canada, recycling operations, electric vehicles, and supporting technology are making inroads.
The LEGO Group Picks Virginia For $1B Manufacturing Plant
The beloved building toy maker will create more than 1,760 new jobs with its new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, VA.
May / June 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 3)
Business Facilities' May / June 2022 issue focuses on workforce development, including STEM, higher education partnerships, quality of life, and more.
Los Angeles Tops EPA Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
District of Columbia, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas round out top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
Omni Logistics Opens Renewable Energy-Powered Corporate HQ
Omni Logistics establishes new wind-powered Dallas, TX headquarters near key transportation gateways; opens three other new facilities.
Better Buildings Initiative Creates More Than $15B In Energy Savings
Since 2011, the Better Buildings Initiative has partnered with public and private sector leaders to improve energy efficiency of commercial buildings and industrial plants.
Business Facilities Introduces LiveXchange Emerging Industries
Business Facilities is expanding its Business Facilities LiveXchange franchise with the introduction of LiveXchange Emerging Industries.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.