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Indiana Lands German Pet Food Manufacturer’s First U.S. Facility
By 2024, Saturn Petcare will invest more than $38 million and create up to 200 new jobs at its first U.S. facility in Terre Haute, IN.
Hapag-Lloyd America Creating Over 360 Jobs In Georgia
The multinational transportation company will invest $5.5 million in an expansion of the Hapag-Lloyd Quality Service Center in Gwinnett County, GA.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Andrew Deye, JobsOhio
Andrew Deye, Managing Director, JobsOhio, discusses Ohio's strategy to become a top U.S. destination for foreign direct investment.
USA - Far West
Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States
California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
California: Building A Supply Chain For Cyber Skills
A cybersecurity labor market survey reveals an alarming gap between the number of job openings and the number of qualified applicants to fill these positions in California.
September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
USA - Great Lakes
Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States
California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
Indiana Lands German Pet Food Manufacturer’s First U.S. Facility
By 2024, Saturn Petcare will invest more than $38 million and create up to 200 new jobs at its first U.S. facility in Terre Haute, IN.
Catalent To Add 200 New Jobs In Indiana
The company will invest over $100 million to expand its biologics manufacturing operations in Bloomington, IN.
USA - Great Plains
Spirit AeroSystems Expands Again In Kansas
A year after announcing investment plans at its Wichita, KS site, Spirit AeroSystems has announced new plans to hire an additional 1,400 employees.
Park Aerospace Plans $19M Expansion In Kansas
The expansion will allow the company to double its number of employees in Newton, KS from 73 to 146 in the next five years.
Crystal Group Opens New Iowa HQ, Manufacturing Facility
The designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware is creating 50 new jobs, increasing production at the Hiawatha, IA facility.
USA - Mid-Atlantic
Diageo North America Investing $31M In NYC Office Relocation
The alcohol beverage company will invest $31 million to create a new primary North America office at 3 World Trade Center, drawing 350 jobs to New York City.
Most DC Tech Workers Would Quit For A Job At Amazon
In a tight labor market, Washington, DC area employers might have to up their games to hang on to their valued employees before Amazon HQ2 arrives.
Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award
New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest.
USA - New England
Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders
New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
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.
Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named
Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.
USA - Rocky Mountains
Oatly To Invest $40M In Utah Expansion
The food manufacturer plans to add up to 50 jobs in Weber County over the next seven years.
Colorado’s Advanced Industries Are Booming
The Rocky Mountain State is supporting advanced industries through phases of growth with four types of grants and two global business programs.
Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent
Leveraging his state’s impressive assets, Gov. John Hickenlooper aims to plant Colorado’s flag on the summit of red-hot growth sectors like cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems.
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Fuyao North America Opening Processing Center In South Carolina
The auto glass supplier will invest $16.1 million and create 70 new jobs at its new Greenville County, SC processing center.
Volkswagen Will Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The company has selected Chattanooga as the U.S. base for its electric vehicle production and will invest $800 million in the facility.
Microsoft Expanding In Mecklenburg County, VA For Sixth Time
Microsoft Corporation will inject significant capital investment to expand its enterprise data center in Mecklenburg County, VA, creating more than 100 new jobs.
USA - Southwest
Victory Capital Relocating HQ To Texas
Victory Capital announced it will move its corporate headquarters for its Global Investment Management Business from Cleveland, OH to San Antonio, TX.
Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States
California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
Business Facilities LiveXchange Announces 2019 Conference Program
A dynamic group of speakers will present the Executive Conference Program at the 15th annual Business Facilities LiveXchange, April 7-9, 2019 at the Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas.
Featured Location Spotlights
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.
Featured Location Videos
Made In Oconee – Koyo
Oconee County is blessed with over 60 manufacturers that employ over 6,000 people, this represents nearly 18% of our county’s entire workforce, and the manufacturing average wage in Oconee County is in excess of $58,000/year.
The Editor's Blog
Transformers
Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
State By State Incentive Guides (All)
Alabama Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Alabama financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Alaska Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Alaska financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Arizona Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Arizona financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Arkansas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Arkansas financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
California Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of California financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
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Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States
California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.
Most DC Tech Workers Would Quit For A Job At Amazon
In a tight labor market, Washington, DC area employers might have to up their games to hang on to their valued employees before Amazon HQ2 arrives.
Execs Concerned About U.S. Economy, Confident In Own Companies
Executives are taking a more tempered view of revenue and profit growth, but maintain fairly broad optimism about business expansion, according to AICPA survey.
Where Are The Most, Least Expensive U.S. Office Markets?
Here's a rundown of the most and least expensive private sector office markets in the United States based on total operating expenses, courtesy of BOMA International.
Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders
New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Does TIF Need Retooling?
New research shows that tax increment financing (TIF) produces uneven results for economic development and needs reform.
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Fuyao North America Opening Processing Center In South Carolina
The auto glass supplier will invest $16.1 million and create 70 new jobs at its new Greenville County, SC processing center.
Diageo North America Investing $31M In NYC Office Relocation
The alcohol beverage company will invest $31 million to create a new primary North America office at 3 World Trade Center, drawing 350 jobs to New York City.
Volkswagen Will Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The company has selected Chattanooga as the U.S. base for its electric vehicle production and will invest $800 million in the facility.
Victory Capital Relocating HQ To Texas
Victory Capital announced it will move its corporate headquarters for its Global Investment Management Business from Cleveland, OH to San Antonio, TX.
Microsoft Expanding In Mecklenburg County, VA For Sixth Time
Microsoft Corporation will inject significant capital investment to expand its enterprise data center in Mecklenburg County, VA, creating more than 100 new jobs.