North Central Florida: Low Cost, High Opportunity
Business Facilities
JULY 21, 2022
With robust infrastructure and a talented workforce, North Central Florida offers attractive prospects for new and expanding businesses.
Florida: An International Gateway To Growth
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Florida 
105
105 Join 160,000+
professionals
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything”
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2021
Highland County, Florida's ideal location makes the area primed to quickly receive, produce, and distribute goods and services regionally and globally. The post Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything” appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Florida 105
105 
Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.
Florida 72
72 
STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.
Florida 74
74 
Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 17, 2023
Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.
Florida 52
52 
Hurricane Ian’s afermath: Code-approved lessons and results
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 17, 2023
Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.
Florida 52
52 
Americans Are Relocating to Climate Havens to Escape Extreme Weather
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Those living in climate danger zones are migrating to safe haven metros in the Northeast and Midwest. . Safe haven metros are not only located in safe weather zones, but they also have the infrastructure to support a growing population as climate migration becomes increasingly common. . Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:19.
LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Northwest Florida (Panhandle) has a workforce that exceeds 700,000 and offers proximity to Southeast U.S. North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. Florida: Location And Business Advantages.
Florida 40
40 
Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.
Florida 46
46 
Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The
Florida 115
115 
Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together
Business Facilities
JUNE 26, 2017
Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports. The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Read: Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together.
Zoning 44
44 
Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. that need it the most.
North Carolina 111
111 
September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 13, 2016
foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. Texas Talent Toasts the Competition | Travis, Harris and Collin Counties topped Emsi’s tracked talent attraction and retention list, outperforming some heavy hitters in states like Florida and California.
Iowa 40
40 
FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
and Ontario, Canada, with multi-modal transportation infrastructure that offers a wide range of distribution options. Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones.
Memphis 76
76 
Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
FLORIDA: GATEWAY TO SPACE. Florida has long been the world’s premier gateway to space, the undisputed commercial air traffic hub of the Americas and a major location for flight training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Embraer has launched several other projects throughout Florida.
Industrial 60
60 
Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 13, 2013
“Inland ports are becoming a critical part of the nation’s import/export cycle and the country’s competitive position on the world stage,” said John Carver, Head of Jones Lang LaSalle Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. There are a number of new locations under development such as the 4,000-acre Florida Inland Port in St.
St. Louis 47
47 
FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.
El Paso 106
106 
Ports And FTZs:Â Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.
Risk 40
40 
Industry Focus:Â Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2016
The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. Accompanying this quality of place is a business climate combining an extensive collection of competitive advantages, from low business operating costs, to robust infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for success.
Industrial 40
40 
FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black.
Baltimore 88
88 
BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 1, 2013
Florida East Coast Railway has signed a joint marketing agreement with Port Everglades to promote the new, 42.5-acre FLORIDA FAST FACTS. The ICTF with new technology will allow FEC to efficiently and effectively deliver superior transportation service between South Florida and the Eastern United States,” FEC CEO Jim Hertwig said.
Florida 40
40 
COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER. Using these criteria, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in Best Infrastructure, respectively.
North Dakota 111
111 FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
Since everyone has been bemoaning the decaying state of America’s bricks-and-mortar infrastructure, we decided to accentuate the positive by bestowing our new IT Infrastructure award on three metros that bucked the trend and took matters into their own hands. Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT); Enterprise Florida.
Indiana 108
108 State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
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. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.
Income 108
108 Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Four weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 80% of the island remained without electricity, while hurricanes Irma and Harvey produced heavy winds with resulting storm surge that impacted much of Florida and coastal Texas. It is being reported that Harvey’s total cost of damage makes it the costliest natural disaster in U.S.
Risk 42
42 
Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Together, this transportation infrastructure (highway, rail and air) provides access to suppliers and customers, both domestically and worldwide. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity.
Industrial 57
57 STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. CALIFORNIA.
Income 75
75 
Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI
Business Facilities
APRIL 21, 2021
The diverse cultures, flavors and talents of Miami make it a unique global address for high-tech players in a rapidly growing hub. Read: Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI at BusinessFacilities.com.
Miami 137
137 
Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry.
Roads 41
41 
Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain
Business Facilities
JANUARY 6, 2021
Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns. Read: Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
South Carolina 126
126 
Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. Photo: Enterprise Florida). aerospace market for the future.
Kentucky 42
42 
Logistics Industry Focus: Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
Business Facilities
JUNE 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced industry leaders to rethink their supply chain and logistics strategies. The crisis may accelerate a trend toward localization, with industries choosing to go local for local. Read: Logistics Industry Focus: Rethinking The Global Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
Industrial 110
110 
Top Logistics Hubs: On The Move
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
Cities and counties are leveraging their locations, skilled workforce, and intermodal services to keep goods moving.
Fort Worth 105
105 
FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 15, 2012
The structure will have appropriate infrastructure to support these activities with substantial outdoor areas for testing in a variety of environments. Growing a High-Tech Workforce in Florida. According to the National Chamber Foundation, Florida ranks in the top eight in four of the six workforce and training measures.
Are You Ready for Build to Rent?
Pro Builder
JANUARY 11, 2021
A year ago, Ellenburg was on his way to raising up to $100 million of investor capital to finance the construction of 800 to 1,000 traditionally built single-family rental homes in multiple communities across Florida. It’s not just national builders that are getting into this market, either. Keystone Homes , in Scottsdale, Ariz.,
Phoenix 105
105 COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. The tool is successful because it increases the speed in which companies can start up operations after the site decision has been made, and limits their risk for the unknown.”.
Site 49
49 Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
Metro 98
98 COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 18, 2012
From aerospace and aviation to cloud technology, biotechnology and life sciences, marine and international trade and logistics, the area offers a strong infrastructure to support these growing industries. South Florida has deep roots in the technology sector, including the distinction of being the birthplace of IBM’s PC in the early 1980s.
Omaha 76
76 
LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 14, 2014
Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
Indiana 49
49 
“We can’t chase every shiny ball.”: Arcadis’ Senior Digital Solution Manager’s 80/20 Rule for Success
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 22, 2022
Having worked for several large engineering firms and a very large EPC contractor, my areas of expertise are in the heavy civil infrastructure projects where I have been a design engineer and project manager working on airfields in Kyrgyzstan, rail tunnels in Qatar, and county road improvements in Naples, Florida.
Autodesk 98
98 
June 26 or Bust
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2016
billion expansion of the Panama Canal, originally scheduled for completion in time for the Canal’s 100th anniversary in 2014, now is expected to be open for business before the end of next month.
Baltimore 43
43 Port Everglades Expansion Wins Army Corps Approval
Business Facilities
JULY 9, 2015
A plan to deepen and widen Florida’s Port Everglades has won a key approval from the U.S. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for the port to seek Congressional funding for a project that would generate thousands of jobs and maintain the region's leading position in international trade.
Engineering 40
40 
Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
million grant for costs associated with site development and preparation, infrastructure, production equipment acquisition and installation, and facility construction. With the addition of the building, the company will also be consolidating its data infrastructure for North America to the Clinton location. Mike Pence said.
Louisiana 111
111 
Let's personalize your content