“Nobody Saw This Coming”
At his coronavirus briefings, Trump marvels at the global reach of the pandemic and then adds: “Nobody saw this coming.” Actually, a lot of people did.
How Is Your Organization Helping During The COVID-19 Crisis?
If your organization is going above and beyond to help its employees and/or the community at large during the COVID-19 crisis, let us know.
Trailer Manufacturer Investing $18M In Ohio Expansion
American Trailer World Corp. will create 249 jobs with a new production facility in Batavia Township in Southern Ohio.
Communication Solutions, LLC Expanding In Oklahoma
Business-to-business and business-to-consumer call center services company Communication Solutions will locate its sixth location, create 250 jobs, in Miami, OK.
Brown-Forman Expanding Louisville Distillery Operation
The bourbon maker will invest $95 million in an expansion of its Louisville, KY distillery and create a nursery on the property for a long-term study of oak tree sustainability.
Gap Inc. Investing $140M In Texas Distribution Center
The new Gap Inc. distribution center will create more than 500 jobs in Longview, TX by 2023, and even more over the next five years.
Shovel-Ready Sites: Certified And Ready To Go
Precertified sites—A.K.A. shovel-ready sites—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the red tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process.
Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility
Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.
Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available
More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.
Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.
Webinar: Bringing Your Supply Chain Home
Register for this free webinar and learn about the factors that must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.
Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA
Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port.
Top Utilities: Power Players
Electricity demand in the commercial sector was down by 6 percent while the industrial sector saw a 6.9 percent reduction in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. economy.
Cybersecurity Companies Thrive In Tampa Bay’s Growing Ecosystem
Tampa Bay is quickly establishing itself as a top cybersecurity destination. Homegrown companies are growing and thriving, and companies from across the country are taking notice.
Scentsy Creating 200 Jobs In South Carolina
Scented product distributor Scentsy will invest $6 million to establish storage and distribution operations in York County, SC.
North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach
In the last century, our 2020 State of the Year has been tops in tobacco, textiles and furniture. Today, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, biotech, gene therapy and unmanned aerial systems.
Celigo Establishing Indiana Operations, Creating 150 Jobs
The Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider will invest nearly $1.2 million to establish its third major North American location in Indianapolis.
AIDT, Hyundai Team Up For Revolutionary Job Training
The unique job-training initiative uses virtual reality simulation to train and certify employees on critical, in-demand skills.
West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge
West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.
Two HQs On The Grow In Irving-Las Colinas, Texas
CHRISTUS Health is expanding its headquarters, adding 150 new jobs; State Bank of Texas is relocating within Irving-Las Colinas, building a second, four-story office building.
Freshly Inc. To Create 250 Jobs In Georgia
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service company will invest $3.2 million to open its first Southeastern U.S. facility in Austell, GA.
January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1)
The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more.
2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.
Silver Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Louisiana, a giant in the production of fossil fuels, is busy preparing for a green future with a $9.2-billion complex that will make diesel from renewable feedstocks.
Bronze Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Centene is bringing its $1B East Coast headquarters to Charlotte, NC, creating more than 1 million square feet of new office space.
Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions.
Microvast To Invest $220M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility
Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Microvast will create nearly 300 jobs at a new location in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN.
Generac Power Systems Creating 450 Jobs In South Carolina
Generac's new Edgefield County, SC operations will manufacture generators and associated energy technologies, serve as a distribution center to customers throughout the Southeast.
Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. will invest up to $5 million in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.
Massachusetts Ranked Tops For LEED Green Building
2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities, according USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED Green Building.
Loanpal Bringing More Than 100 New Jobs To Northwest Arkansas
The financial technology company will open its new location in Bentonville, AR early next month.
Sese Industrial Services Locating New Facility In Tennessee
Sese Industrial Services, U.S. Corp. will invest more than $42 million to build a new axle component assembly facility in Chattanooga, TN.
CMA CGM Group Keeping North American HQ In Virginia
Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group will retain its Norfolk, VA headquarters, and invest $36 million to expand in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia.
Vigene Biosciences Adding 245 Jobs In Rockville, Maryland
The global leader in gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing is planning a major expansion in Montgomery County, MD.
Amazon To Create 800 New Jobs In Tennessee
The 634,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Alcoa is Amazon's third announced in Tennessee in just over 12 months
Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions
Two manufacturing companies and one chemical company are growing in Delaware, bringing approximately $13 million in capital investment to the First State.
Amazon Locating New Sortation Center, Delivery Station In Lubbock
The company’s first sort center in Lubbock, TX will employ hundreds of associates while the new delivery station will create more than 100 new full- and part-time jobs.
Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ
The manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and home furniture will create 205 jobs at its new manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, GA.
Ray-Mont Logistics Investing $16M In South Carolina
Canada-based logistics company Ray-Mont Logistics will create 85 new jobs as it establishes new operations in North Charleston, SC.
Eastman Investing $250M In Tennessee Recycling Facility
Global specialty materials company Eastman will build one of the world’s largest plastic-to-plastic molecular recycling facilities in Kingsport, TN.
Material Handling Systems Creating 200 Jobs In Kentucky
The conveyor and automated sortation equipment company's new Bowling Green, KY manufacturing operations will complement its Mt. Washington global headquarters.
Crown Holdings Will Create 126 Jobs In Virginia
The packaging technology company will invest $145 million to build an aluminum beverage can production facility in Henry County, VA.
