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JULY 24, 2019

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An facility in Jackson, TN.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. By the BF Staff. Evergreen Avenue.

Illinois 40

Illinois Design Chicago Airports 40

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

“Innovative thinking, quick action and impressive regional cooperation enabled Arizona to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in creating a bold new opportunity for the First Solar site in Mesa,” Rogers said. Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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AUGUST 14, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. By the BF Staff. Golden Fresh Farms.

Industrial 60

Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. By the BF Staff. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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JULY 24, 2019

With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. Metro Atlanta, home to 15 Fortune 500 companies, has become a red-hot tech hub.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 23, 2022

Trillion clothing industry employs more than 300 million people. As described by Sofi Thanhauser in her new book, Worn, “by 2017, one garbage truck of clothes (5,787 pounds) was burned or sent to landfills every second.”. Across the globe, the $1.3 ouch for Carrie Bradshaw). We rarely post about pending legislation (.

New York 156

New York Retail Sustainability Accounting 156

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

The automotive industry is strong in the Birmingham region and we look forward to working with Autocar on its future growth and with its suppliers looking to locate here. It built America’s first truck in 1899 and pioneered many technical innovations now common in all cars and trucks.

Alabama 43

Alabama Los Angeles Indiana Commissioning 43

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JULY 23, 2013

Borghetti Turbos’ products are marketed under the Master Power brand and used in commercial trucks, high-performance automobiles and marine and industrial applications. Advanced automotive manufacturing is a strong industry for us…”. Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry. At Viewpoint, we know the construction industry.

Software 200

Software Software Viewpoint Construction 200

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Homes of Distinction. Rogers, Ark. . .

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

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JULY 6, 2016

The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 markets, Brunswick County offers thousands of acres of prime land for industry. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry. According to SoL, U.S. percent in 2014.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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APRIL 18, 2013

Each year, Business Facilities selects the organizations that have established and consistently executed the best practices in our industry, bringing measurable success in targeted economic development to the locations they represent. Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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MARCH 28, 2014

We kept our eyes peeled for the essential DNA of a successful jobs-creation effort and innovative formulas for growth that deserve to be replicated. This year, we’ve selected five innovative programs to receive our awards for Achievement in Targeted Incentives. billion industry with several new studio complexes under development.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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AUGUST 5, 2019

Certified shovel-ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Another industry making significant strides is manufacturing. States across the U.S. Lubbock Business Park (Photo: Visit Lubbock).

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Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

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APRIL 8, 2014

The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. The wind industry is helping the U.S. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S.,

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. The power industry is in transition. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The city that rose on three mighty rivers in western PA is home to a number of industrial powerhouses, including aluminum giant Alcoa, U.S. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh: Healthcare Hub. Pittsburgh, PA perennially makes our list of the most livable cities in the nation.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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MARCH 21, 2014

Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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MARCH 8, 2016

Industrial Development Bond Program (IDB): Under its IDB Program, the Authority makes loans to manufacturers that qualify as small issue manufacturers. The program is targeted to manufacturing, processing and value-added industries. The term of the loan will vary depending on the loan purpose with a maximum of 15 years.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Each of the four supersized cranes, known in the maritime industry as Super Post-Panamax, are 400-feet tall with the boom fully raised, can reach 22 containers across on a ship and can lift 187,500 pounds of cargo. The new cranes were manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., That work is expected to begin in September.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Rauner also signed legislation to revive an expired tax credit that encourages investment dollars into early-stage, innovative companies in Illinois. Qualifying companies must have fewer than 100 employees and be principally engaged in innovation or technology in Illinois. “It

Illinois 53

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 53