Workforce Development
Advanced Manufacturing Advances In Iowa
Industry is thriving in the Hawkeye State with the help of innovative grants and renowned research facilities.
Big Business In Abilene, Texas
Development Corporation of Abilene President & CEO Misty Mayo discusses how the Texas community welcomes companies of all sizes by embracing economic development.
Utah Helps Local Businesses
Utah has launched several programs to support relocating and expanding businesses, including tax rebates and custom job training.
New Georgia Food Industry Investments Total $285M+
Grupo Bimbo will invest over $200 million to expand in Valdosta, King’s Hawaiian will invest more than $85 million in its Oakwood facility.
Manufacturing Grows In Arizona
Low corporate taxes and infrastructure improvements make the Grand Canyon State an attractive choice for companies seeking an agile environment.
Finding Tech Talent
Where tech talent is concentrated is one of the most influential factors in the potential growth of the industry in a region.
Texas: The Lone Star State Expands
One of the Top 10 economies in the world and with no corporate income tax, Texas offers outsized opportunities for businesses to innovate and grow.
Oklahoma City Welcomes Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Center
A new biomanufacturing workforce training center (BWTC) will help create inclusive, non-degreed bioscience industry careers in Oklahoma City.
Manitoba To Invest Up To $40M In CentrePort South Expansion
Located in the City of Winnipeg, CentrePort Canada is North America’s largest tri-modal inland port and foreign trade zone.
Henderson, Nevada Welcomes New Center Of Excellence
Scheduled to open in 2023, new Center of Excellence in Henderson, Nevada represents a “game-changer” for the city’s workforce development.
Kansas Business Climate Reimagined
Enacted by Gov. Laura Kelly, the "Kansas Framework for Growth” is having a positive impact on a wide swath of the Kansas business climate.
Fort Worth, Texas: The Frontier Of Innovation
Fort Worth’s solid foundation and agile ecosystems support growth across traditional and emerging industries.
Agribusiness Locations: Feeding The Future
To meet the needs of a growing global population with efficient operations, agribusiness firms look for locations with ready resources.
Mighty Mississippi Flexes Tech Muscles, Abundant Sites, Supportive Business Climate
Mississippi is preparing for the future of industry by developing a high-tech workforce, premier shovel-ready sites and an even stronger business environment with no red tape.
Why…New Mexico?
In New Mexico, Tier-1 research universities, national labs, and a strategic location offer business opportunity in many industry sectors.
Mighty Mississippi Ready For Business
Mississippi state officials are rolling out the red carpet for business and making it easy for companies to locate in the Magnolia State.
Micron To Invest Up To $100B In Central New York Megafab
The Onondaga County, NY facility will be largest semiconductor fabrication facility in U.S. history, create approximately 9,000 jobs at Micron.
Advanced Manufacturing Sites
Manufacturers are seeking cutting-edge locations for their state-of-the-art production lines and processes.
September / October 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 5)
Business Facilities' September / October 2022 issue takes a look at sites for advanced manufacturing and finding tech talent. Plus, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and more.
Walmart Opens First Next Generation Fulfillment Center In Illinois
The new high-tech facility will create more than 1,000 jobs in Joliet, bring next- or two-day shipping to Walmart customers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.