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A Tale Of Two Cities: Amazon Picks NYC, Northern Virginia For New HQ
After an epic site selection process, Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across two new headquarters. Plus, Nashville lands 5,000 jobs.
Specialty Chemical Maker Investing $17M In Michigan
Pacific Industrial Development Corp. will expand its Pittsfield Township, MI operations and create 50 high-tech jobs with help from a performance-based grant.
Miller Industries Expansion Creates 175 Jobs In Tennessee
Over a five-year period, the towing equipment manufacturer has made a significant investment to expand its operations in Ooltewah, TN.
KLA-Tencor Investing $70M In Michigan
The new research and development facility will create up to 500 new jobs in Ann Arbor, MI.
Mississippi Plays To Win
From auto to aero and every sector in-between, companies of all sizes and backgrounds are achieving success with a Mississippi location.
Salesforce Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia
The enterprise software company will invest $12.25 million to expand its regional headquarters in Atlanta's Buckhead district.
Wyoming: Microsoft Expansion Of Cheyenne Data Center Underway
The $200-million project, announced in 2015, was not needed until this year due to improved server efficiency.
Sweetwater To Create 1,000+ New Jobs In Northeast Indiana
The online retailer of music instruments and audio gear will invest more than $76.4 million to expand its 163-acre Fort Wayne headquarters campus.
Greater Houston: Greater Growth On The Texas Gulf Coast
Port Houston’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #84) is one of the busiest in the nation.
Making A Splash In South Louisiana
The southern parishes of the Pelican State have got the secret sauce for success, matching a solid track record of growth with a unique quality of life.
Serta Simmons Bedding Opens Washington Manufacturing Plant
The new plant in Seattle, WA expands the company’s regional presence as part of $100 million manufacturing investment.
Microsoft Creating 200 New Jobs In Ireland
The expansion of Microsoft's team at its Dublin campus will help drive innovation and accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning for customers globally.
Overstock.com Picks Kansas City For New Distribution Center
The online retailer will create more than 100 jobs at its new 517,000-square-foot operation in Kansas City, KS.
South Carolina Governor Presented With 2017 State Of The Year Award
The Palmetto State earned Business Facilities' annual award by doubling down on its solid manufacturing base while diversifying into new growth sectors.
Continental Motors Investing $75 Million In Alabama Factory
The company's “Blue Marlin” project will transform its aircraft-engine manufacturing operations at the Mobile Aeroplex into an advanced manufacturing facility.
CVS Health Opens Retail Distribution Center In Missouri
The new facility in the Skyport Industrial Park will create more than 360 new jobs across the Kansas City, MO region.
New England’s Regional Defense Industry Collaboration
The new organization, funded with a $1.5-million grant from the department of defense, will coordinate the growth of defense-related business across the six-state region.
TCS Expands In Colorado, Adds 120 Employees In Denver
Tata Consultancy Services' new Denver office will increase its employee headcount and bring STEM and computational thinking programs to the state to help the local economy.
Michigan: Strong Partnerships, Stronger Growth
Michigan’s economic development team is working with more than 100 inter-local and corporate partners to develop growth strategies.
Startups: Knowledge-Based Heart Of Canada
Fredericton, Canada has developed an entrepreneurial hub that is a one-stop shop where startups can access a variety of programs to spur new businesses.