Tag: Workforce Development

Alabama Department of Commerce

Why Alabama? A Q&A With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce

Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield discusses how the state fosters skilled labor with a workforce development agency buttressed by a 21st century Jobs Act.
Maxis Advisors

The Last Word: A Fresh Take On Rural Communities

Taylor Murray, Manager, Location Analysis and Incentives with Maxis Advisors, discusses how rural communities offer a fresh take for sites, supply chain, and workforce factors.
(Photo: Entergy Louisiana)

CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana

Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.   
Gen Z Workers

The Talent War: What’s Your Plan For Recruiting Gen Z Workers?

A new report from The Conference Board explores the 5 most important motivations of Gen Z, expected to represent nearly a third of the workforce by 2025.
GE Manufacturing Investments

GE To Invest $450M+ In U.S. Manufacturing This Year

Investments in equipment, facility upgrades, and other improvements at GE’s aerospace and energy businesses will take place across eight states, create 1,700 jobs.
Pasco County Florida

Better Lifestyle, Lower Cost Of Living In North Tampa Bay, Florida

Pasco County features pro-business government in a right to work state with local incentives, low operating costs, and no personal state income tax, and offers the fourth best tax climate in the U.S.
Abilene Texas

ABI Windows To Locate $42M Manufacturing Facility In Texas

Window and building supply manufacturer ABI Windows will invest $42.5 million and create 175 full-time jobs with a new manufacturing facility in Abilene, Texas. 
WEDC Workforce Webinar

Did You Miss This Webinar? Discover 3 Ways To Workforce Success

Whether you're relocating or expanding, view this free video webinar and learn innovative ways to stand out from the pack and sustain your best workforce.
EpiBone Jersey City

Incentives Bring EpiBone, Inc. To New Jersey

Small, woman-founded biotechnology company EpiBone, Inc. will create 90 jobs in Jersey City, NJ with the help of NJEDA Emerge tax credits.
Business Oregon

Why… Oregon?

Business Oregon leaders discuss how the state's post-pandemic economic rebound is fueled by manufacturing, services, and wholesale trade.
Amarillo, Texas

Businesses Thrive In Amarillo, TX

Kevin Carter, President & CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corp. discusses how the largest city in the Texas Panhandle offers workforce and incentives for companies to succeed.
EMP Shield Kansas

EMP Shield Plans $1.9B Computer Chip Plant In Kansas

EMP Shield will create more than 1,200 jobs at the new computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington, KS.
General Motors

GM Tags Michigan, Ohio And New York For $918M Investment

General Motors will invest in four U.S. facilities for V-8 engine production, electric vehicle components, bringing its manufacturing facility investments to more than $37B since 2013. 

Aerospace And Defense Soar In Florida’s Great Northwest

An outstanding workforce, welcoming business climate, exceptional quality of life and unprecedented financial resources are drawing aviation industry leaders to Northwest Florida.
aerospace & defense locations

Launching To Success: Aerospace & Defense Locations

Locations are attracting aerospace & defense companies with highly educated workers, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain networks.
Lufthansa Technik Ireland

Two Expansion Projects In Ireland Create More Than 125 Jobs

In Ireland, Siemens Healthineers will launch a new laboratory equipment R&D center in Swords, while Lufthansa Technik expands in Shannon.
Texas Instruments Lehi Utah

Texas Instruments Will Invest $11B In New Utah Fab

TI's new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fab, located next to its existing operation in Lehi, will be the largest economic investment in Utah history.
North Carolina

North Carolina Offers The Total Package: 2022 State Of The Year

Throughout 2022, the Tar Heel State steadily attracted and retained business investment with its regional approach and world-class resources.
Super Bowl LVII

Super Bowl LVII: Will 18M+ Employees Miss Work On Monday?

An estimated 18.8 million U.S. employees may miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVII, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at UKG.
January / February 2023 Issue

January / February 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 1)

Business Facilities' January / February 2023 issue features North Carolina, our 2022 State of the Year, along with winners of our Deal of the Year Awards. Plus, Top Utilities and more.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.