Workforce Development

Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

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.

McNeilus Steel Adds Second Facility In Tennessee

McNeilus Steel Inc. plans to invest $23.4 million to expand its operations in Tennessee with the addition of a facility in Morrison.
New Mexico

New Mexico: Supporting Entrepreneurial Spirit

There's a renewed focus on entrepreneurs In New Mexico with the state’s Economic Development Department's new Office of Entrepreneurship.
Alabama workforce development

Alabama: Strength In Numbers

In Alabama, a focus on workforce development is in motion to support new and existing companies across the state.
Tech Talent

Making Moves To Develop Tech Talent

Initiatives on the federal, state, and local levels need to align to boost a STEM-savvy workforce.
Constellation Brands Rochester New York

Refresh In Rochester: A Q&A With Constellation Brands’ Chief Financial Officer

Constellation Brands CFO Garth Hankinson shares why this global beverage company chose to remain in Rochester for its new headquarters, moving to downtown.
U.S. Tech Hubs

EDA Announces 31 Tech Hubs Across U.S. 

New Tech Hubs program will drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology.
Southern Illinois

Illinois Looks To Double Down On Development

Illinois is doubling down on business attraction and retention efforts to support economic development in every corner of the state.
leadership style

[QUIZ] Which Boss-Type Are You?

Take this short quiz to find out what your leadership style is.
Arizona Manufacturing

Arizona: Creating The Future

The manufacturing base continues to expand across Arizona, while tech resources support emerging needs.
Caren Merrick

Why Virginia? A Q&A With Secretary Caren Merrick

Caren Merrick, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, shares how the commonwealth's strategic ecosystems and strong talent pipeline offer opportunity to companies across many industries.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo

Governor’s Report: Nevada Is Expanding Economic Reach

Governor Joe Lombardo discusses how a strategic location in the west and proactive programs propel business growth in Nevada.
Pratt Industries Pennsylvania

Pratt Industries To Invest $500M In Pennsylvania

Over the next 10 years, corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries will create hundreds of jobs across the Commonwealth as it invests in recycling, remanufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.
Site selection for advanced manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing: The “Crystal Ball Approach”

Site selection for advanced manufacturing is a complex process in which companies weigh cost-savings versus replacing experienced staff.
September / October 2023 Issue

September / October 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 5)

From advanced technology to broadband access to cybersecurity, Business Facilities' September / October 2023 issue focuses on the impact of technology on corporate relocation and expansion decisions.
Joby Aviation

Aircraft Maker Selects Ohio For First Scaled Manufacturing Facility

Joby Aviation will invest up to $500 million and create up to 2,000 jobs at a 140-acre site at Dayton International Airport, where it plans to build facility capable of delivering up to 500 eVTOL aircraft  per year.
Manufacturing Success

Watch Now: Learn How To Achieve Long-Term Manufacturing Success

View this free video webinar and learn about factors affecting production facilities in the U.S., trends in the marketplace, and challenges facing manufacturing.
DEI Efforts and Hiring Workers

DEI Efforts Are Key Factor In Workers’ Job Decisions

New Eagle Hill research finds a company's DEI efforts are a key factor in over half of workers' job decisions, but only 29 percent of organizations are upping those actions.
outdoor recreation

Sustaining Economic Growth In The Face Of Industry Shifts

Amidst economic transformation through dwindling traditional industries and post-pandemic shifts, Wisconsin has made moves that are reaping rewards.
Mississippi Business

Mississippi: The Magnolia State Blooms

With one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the U.S., Mississippi offers low business costs, a talented workforce, and a competitive business climate.
tax credits

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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.