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May / June 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 3)
The May / June 2019 Issue looks at locations that are making foreign direct investment an economic development priority. Plus, our editor's picks for tech hubs, and an exclusive interview with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Medacta USA To Create Over 50 Jobs At New Tennessee HQ
The orthopedic and medical device maker will invest $2.5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin, TN.
Toyota Ramps Up U.S. Investment
By 2021, Toyota will now invest nearly $13 billion in its U.S. operations with plans to add nearly 600 new jobs at American manufacturing plants
Plastics & Chemicals: World-Class Cluster In Northeastern Tennessee
The northeastern end of the volunteer state is home to a dynamic plastics and chemicals materials and manufacturing cluster.
September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
AL Named Best Business Climate, NV No. 1 In Growth Potential
Alabama is the state with the Best Business Climate and Nevada is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report, released this week.
September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)
The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Ports and FTZs are beneficial locations for all of your business needs, providing the transportation link that gets your goods where they need to go.
Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders
The U.S. auto industry recorded its best year ever in 2015, selling 17.5 million cars and light trucks in the U.S., nearly $570 billion in revenue and a 5.7 percent increase over last year.
September/October 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 5)
Innovation hubs and logistics are the focus of Business Facilities September/October issue, plus reports on Indiana, New Jersey, Texas, North Carolina, California.
Ammunition Manufacturer To Build HQ, Create 605 Jobs In Tennessee
Advanced Munitions International (AMI) will invest $553 million in a new global headquarters and state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility in Alcoa, TN, creating 605 new jobs.
Allied Dispatch Solutions To Expand Tennessee Operations
Allied Dispatch Solutions will create 481 new jobs and invest $4.8 million in an expansion of its current Johnson City, TN operations.
Eagle Bend Manufacturing To Expand In Tennessee
Eagle Bend Manufacturing will expand its current operations in Clinton, TN, investing $54.9 million and creating 127 new jobs.
Lyft To Invest $5.1M In New Nashville Operations
Rideshare service Lyft will locate its customer experience operations in Tennessee, investing $5.1 million and creating 380 new jobs in Nashville.
Innovate Manufacturing To Locate First U.S. HQ In Knoxville
China-based Innovate Manufacturing will locate its first U.S. headquarters in Knoxville, investing $4.7 million in building upgrades and renovations and creating 50 new jobs.
Ryder To Invest $16.5M, Create 606 Jobs In Spring Hill, TN
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions will expand its warehousing, transportation, kitting and assembly operations in Spring Hill, TN. The announcement represents an investment of $16.5 million and the creation of 606 new jobs.
Business Facilities’ 2015 Metro Rankings Report: Indiana Metros Are Exports Leaders
Indiana metros dominated the top-10 list for Exports Leaders in Business Facilities’ 2015 Metro Rankings Report. Four Indiana locations made the top tier in this category, which is based on exports as a percentage of GDP.
Business Facilities’ 2015 Metro Rankings Report: Austin, Nashville, Raleigh Are Metro Frontrunners
Austin, TX added to its impressive record of success in Business Facilities’ Metro Rankings Report with the best across-the-board showing in the magazine’s 2015 edition.
Amedisys to Invest $2.5M, Create 120 Jobs in Davidson County, TN
Amedisys, a leading health care at home company, will invest $2.5 million and create approximately 120 new jobs in Nashville, TN.
Gestamp Chattanooga To Expand, Build New Facility in Hamilton County, TN
Gestamp Chattanooga will expand its Hamilton County, TN presence by growing its existing cold-stamping operation and adding Class A stamping, hot-stamping and chassis component stamping. The expansion represents an investment of $180 million and the creation of more than 500 new jobs.
January/February 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 1)
Tennessee wins State of the Year while Tesla is recognized for its Deal of the Year in this issue of Business Facilities magazine.
Keeping Up with the Bristols
A metro community that spans two states also keeps one foot in the future.
“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee
Volkswagen seeks the middle ground as the UAW targets the German automaker's assembly plant in a right-to-work state.
If Memory Serves Us
The shoe is on the other foot as Japanese auto giants increase parts sourcing in the U.S.
