Workforce Development
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.
Alabama To Build $30M EV, Emerging Tech Training Center
A workforce training center for electric vehicles and emerging technologies will be built on the Alabama Robotics Technology Park campus.
Military & Defense Locations: A New Type Of Mission
Economic development leaders share insights on what makes the military and defense industries a boon for communities nationwide.
November / December 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 6)
Business Facilities' November / December 2023 issue — the 2024 Site Seekers’ Guide — provides comprehensive information and resources for your relocation and expansion project decisions.
Naturals2Go Plans To Bring 125 Jobs to Savannah, Georgia
Vend Tech International plans to relocate its headquarters and other assets to Savannah, Georgia. The company manufactures Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micromarkets, and gourmet coffee...
Which States Are Best For Veterans To Succeed In Business?
Just in time for Veterans Day, find out how each state ranked on Lendio's study of the best states for veterans to succeed in business.
BF Editors’ Blog: Veterans Key To Workforce Development
Veterans account for 5.6% of the U.S. workforce & outweigh civilians in management, business, & financial operations occupations, data shows.
Hanwha Aerospace Picks Connecticut For International Engines HQ
Hanwha Aerospace picked Cheshire, CT for its International Engines Business Headquarters to take advantage of the skilled workforce and close proximity to key customers.
Remote Work Locations: U.S. Ranks 16th Globally
Here are the best (and worst) countries to work remotely based on cyber safety, economic safety, digital/physical infrastructure, social safety.
Why I Moved My Business to Lafayette, LA — And You Should, Too
Find out why two company leaders chose Lafayette, Louisiana as the best place to relocate and expand their business.
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: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.