Workforce Development
Samtec To Expand Costa Rica Plant, Add 250 Employees
Samtec, headquartered in Indiana, will invest $13 million in the Central American country, with $8 million dedicated to growing its plant.
Why? Northwest Ohio
Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership, shares how workforce and project-ready sites are spurring a renaissance for distribution operations and other industries in northwest Ohio.
Indiana: Bold Moves For Bold Growth
Statewide initiatives continue momentum toward growing and diversifying the Hoosier State economy.
Show-Me State Prioritizes Infrastructure, Workforce Development
Myriad companies have moved into Missouri communities around Kansas City, St. Louis, and Joplin over the past year.
MHI RJ Aviation Group Plans Workforce Expansion in Tucson, AZ
MHI RJ (MHIRJ) Aviation Group will add 100 new hires in 2024 — and 250 total over three years — as it aims to meet customer demand.
Michigan Welcomes ‘Risk-Takers,’ ‘Gritty Workers’
Michigan has workforce programs in place to bring business to the state, and has seen continued success in the auto industry.
SOLARCYCLE To Build First-Of-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant In Georgia
The $344M facility will bring 600 jobs to Polk County. Meanwhile, Doowon Climate Control America plans a $30M manufacturing facility in Candler County, and Georgia breaks export records.
New Jersey Sees ‘Historic Economic Progress’
Governor Phil Murphy says the Garden State’s workforce and location provide tremendous value to businesses.
January / February 2024: The Awards Issue
Business Facilities' January / February 2024 issue features Texas, our 2023 State of the Year, along with winners of our Deal of the Year Awards. Plus, 2024 Top Utilities and more.
Business Facilities LiveXchange: You’re Invited!
If your company plans to expand or relocate within the next three years, you're invited to join us at our executive site selection conference – Business Facilities LiveXchange – March 17-19 in Richmond, Virginia.
New Mexico Awards Job Training Funds To 14 Companies
In 2023, the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) assisted a total of 44 companies in 11 counties.
Gerresheimer Brings $88M To Georgia With Latest Expansion
Life science company Gerresheimer will invest $88 million to increase its manufacturing output in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Breaking News: USDA Issues Permit For Santa’s Reindeer To Enter U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc.
BF Editors’ Blog: Breaking Down Santa’s Influence As A Site Selector
The origin story for Santa has many variations, but present-day versions of the myth lean heavily on his homebase being the North Pole.
Putnam County: The Perfect Place To Relocate Your Business!
Putnam County, Florida is a progressive rural community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, a competitive business climate, and an attractive lifestyle.
Why New York? A Q&A With Hope Knight, Empire State Development
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight talks about how New York innovation and initiatives support growth in manufacturing, clean energy, and more.
Elopak To Invest $70M In Arkansas Production Plant
The carton packaging and filling equipment supplier's new Little Rock facility will create more than 100 jobs in the region. Plus, Owens Corning breaks ground in Russellville.
Governor’s Report: South Carolina Boasts Booming Economy
Gov. Henry McMaster says South Carolina is in its best fiscal condition in modern history, making it the best place to do business.
Two More Companies Invest In New Mexico’s Borderplex
Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc. are the latest companies to invest in New Mexico’s international Borderplex.
Sila Begins Building Washington State Titan Silicon Anode Plant
Plant upgrades at Sila Moses Lake, investment in the local workforce will support 2025 production of Sila’s next-generation anode to auto customers.