Technology
Resource pages for "Technology"-related posts for economic development professionals, corporate site selectors and site consultants.
Companies, Communities Growing In Oklahoma
Laundris will relocate its HQ from Texas to Tulsa, McElroy adds a fourth campus in Broken Arrow, and the Muskogee City-County Port Authority builds economic momentum with a new brand identity.
New Report Compares Operating Costs Across High-Tech Corridors
Released by The Boyd Company, the report identifies 30 top high-tech corridors in the U.S. with a comparative operating cost analysis germane to companies in high-growth advanced manufacturing sectors.
The Best — And Worst — U.S. Airports For Working Remotely
San Diego International Airport is tops for remote workers, followed by Los Angeles International Airport in second place and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in third.
China: 3 New Laws That Will Impact Foreign Businesses
Companies considering China expansion should be aware of legal changes that may impact their growth plans, according to INS Global.
IonQ Plans First U.S. Quantum Computing Manufacturing Facility
New Seattle-area manufacturing facility will support development of world-class trapped-ion quantum systems and meet growing demand for quantum computing across commercial applications.
DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas Top Tech Job Posts
Tech employment holds steady heading into 2023 as industry companies add workers for the 25th consecutive month, according to CompTIA analysis.
Boingo Picks Texas For Wireless Office, Future HQ
Boingo will invest nearly $1.5 million and 250 jobs at its new regional office and future corporate headquarters at The Star in Frisco.
Bridgestone Investing $250M In Costa Rica Tire Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Americas will add 160 jobs at its tire manufacturing plant in Heredia, while bot management and account security firm Arkose Labs opens an office in San Jose.
Sacramento Lands Italian Robotics Company’s New U.S. HQ
In response to rising demand for future mobility solutions, SIR Robotics Inc. will establish its U.S. headquarters at the California Mobility Center (CMC) in Sacramento.
OSRT To Invest $60M In West Virginia
In Wyoming County, Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies will use revolutionary technology to extract rare earth metals from coal waste impoundments.
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.
Finding Tech Talent
Where tech talent is concentrated is one of the most influential factors in the potential growth of the industry in a region.
Nokia Picks Ontario For 5G, AI, Cybersecurity R&D Hub
Ottawa as will serve as Nokia's Canadian HQ for research and development in 5G, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and cybersecurity.
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.
Shoring Up Semiconductors
Across North America, companies and locations are moving semiconductor manufacturing and ecosystems closer to home.
Mighty Mississippi Flexes Tech Muscles, Abundant Sites, Supportive Business Climate
Mississippi is preparing for the future of industry by developing a high-tech workforce, premier shovel-ready sites and an even stronger business environment with no red tape.
September / October 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 5)
Business Facilities' September / October 2022 issue takes a look at sites for advanced manufacturing and finding tech talent. Plus, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and more.
Carolina On My Mind
East coast location, world-class research and education facilities, and quality of life have long attracted business to North Carolina.
Walmart Opens First Next Generation Fulfillment Center In Illinois
The new high-tech facility will create more than 1,000 jobs in Joliet, bring next- or two-day shipping to Walmart customers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
California: Good Vibrations
Location, economy, and culture are just a few reasons why so many businesses are attracted to California.