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Rural Broadband Gains Ground: With federal funds expanding rural broadband, connectivity, site selection may take the long view. http://dlvr.it/TVxmX6 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Submission Date Extended For 2026 Deal Of The Year Awards: Business Facilities' annual award recognizes innovative and impactful relocation and expansion projects. Submit your project by November 3, 2026. http://dlvr.it/TVxZXP #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Why Place Identity Matters For Talent Attraction: Labor market data indicates whether the workers an employer needs are available today. Understanding a community’s identity illuminates how it’s positioned to attract those a company will need in the future. http://dlvr.it/TVwwjT #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Texas’ Expanding Industry Base Offers New Location Opportunities: Through established ecosystems and new opportunities, the Lone Star State economy continues to diversify. http://dlvr.it/TVwwhr #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Semiconductors And The Next Location Frontier: As investments increase and the ecosystem develops, the location equation for semiconductors is evolving. http://dlvr.it/TVw363 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Off-World Supply Chain: Infrastructure That Will Define The Helium-3 Economy: Infrastructure to support the emerging Helium-3 economy will necessitate highly creative supply chains to deliver seamless interconnections between Earth and space. http://dlvr.it/TVw35N #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Blue Origin, PPG Expand Aerospace Operations in Texas, Alabama: In Hutto, TX, Blue Origin's new complex will serve as production hub for its satellite and communications program, and PPG expands it aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, AL. http://dlvr.it/TVvHB4 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Arizona’s Competitive Edge: Talent, Infrastructure, And Room To Expand: Advanced industry resources and strategic location keep business moving throughout the Grand Canyon State. http://dlvr.it/TVvFgw #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Governor’s Report: Massachusetts, Moving Forward: Governor Maura Healey on the state’s talent, innovation ecosystem and strategy for attracting and growing business. http://dlvr.it/TVtWy3 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

2026 Top Logistics Hubs: Explore logistics hubs with multimodal access, labor, real estate, and growth projects that cut cost and speed delivery. http://dlvr.it/TVrt9V #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Infrastructure & Incentives Update (Oct. 9, 2026): This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest news from Illinois, New Jersey, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Seattle, Washington. http://dlvr.it/TVrZQy #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Listen Now: Aerospace & Defense: What’s Driving Location Decisions?: This conversation with Graham Griffith, Managing Director of Aerospace and Innovation for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, takes a look how speed to execution requirements are influencing site selection for aerospace and defense firms. http://dlvr.it/TVrXtb #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Aerospace Builds For What’s Next: Capacity, supply chain, and workforce are reshaping location decisions for aerospace and aviation operations. http://dlvr.it/TVqyvJ #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Michigan’s Next Manufacturing Destination: Michigan’s Advanced Manufacturing District is a case study in the next wave of industrial investment. http://dlvr.it/TVqF18 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

FDI: A New Investment Era: Supply chain, resilience, infrastructure, and policy certainty have gained importance alongside cost and incentives. http://dlvr.it/TVpVQg #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

September / October 2026 – The FDI Equation: Business Facilities' September / October 2026 issue explores FDI and location strategy. Plus, logistics hubs, rural development, aerospace and aviation, and more. http://dlvr.it/TVpTl8 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

The Next Resource Race: How Helium-3 Could Redefine Economic Development: Often discussed within the context of lunar exploration, the economic development implications of Helium-3 are more terrestrial — and immediate — than they might seem. http://dlvr.it/TVpHXN #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Bayer Picks Ohio For $2.2B Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus: The New Albany project will create about 600 jobs and add another major life sciences investment to the Columbus region. http://dlvr.it/TVnf4z #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Ontario Lands $21M Canada Rocket Company Aerospace Investment: The London testing facility will create at least 40 jobs and could help support a broader vehicle-development program projected to generate 1,000 jobs and attract more than $1 billion in additional investment. http://dlvr.it/TVnZ4B #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Why Pennsylvania?: With a highly skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, and a central location, Pennsylvania offers the advantages companies need to grow.  http://dlvr.it/TVnSx3 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Call For Entries! 2026 Deal Of The Year Awards: Business Facilities' annual award recognizes innovative and impactful relocation and expansion projects. Submit your project by October 19, 2026. http://dlvr.it/TVnMLB #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Adeptus USA Selects South Carolina For $216M Wood Products Operation: New Anderson County facility will create 217 jobs and bring the manufacturer’s first South Carolina operation to Honea Path. http://dlvr.it/TVlW0h #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Infrastructure & Incentives Update (Oct. 2, 2026): This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, and Broward County, Florida. http://dlvr.it/TVlGGL #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Caterpillar To Invest $1B In North Carolina Expansion: The investment in the Sanford, North Carolina facility will expand the company's Cat Compact℠ manufacturing capacity. http://dlvr.it/TVkl4q #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

LG Selects Virginia For New U.S. Chiller Plant To Support Data Center Growth: $150M global manufacturing expansion includes a 350,000-square-foot facility in Isle of Wight County, strengthening LG’s North American production footprint. http://dlvr.it/TVkh5w #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Business Facilities LiveXchange Fall Forum Brings It Home In Toledo: Site selection professionals and economic developers met last week in Ohio to explore project opportunities against the backdrop of The Glass City. http://dlvr.it/TVhvJm #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

IMA Life Completes $30M Pharmaceutical Equipment Expansion In Western New York: The new 120,000-square-foot Tonawanda facility expands production capacity, adds 70 planned jobs and strengthens the region’s position in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing. http://dlvr.it/TVhvJ7 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Mesabi Metallics Integrates Steel Production In Iowa, Minnesota: The company will invest $15 billion to build a steel complex in Iowa, in addition to the $3 billion on a now operational iron ore mine in northern Minnesota. http://dlvr.it/TVhJHJ #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

SHEIN Launches New Distribution Warehouse In Indiana: The 737,000-square-foot automated facility will create hundreds of jobs in Lebanon, IN and expand SHEIN's Indiana campus to over 2.5 million square feet. http://dlvr.it/TVh4Cf #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Maryland’s Montgomery County Moves To Create More Predictable Environment For Investors: Two significant policy actions are positioning Montgomery County, Maryland, to accelerate private investment, infrastructure development, and job creation across the county. http://dlvr.it/TVZYzt #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

The internet is the most transformative technology of our era, and it was created by the federal gov't. Here's how this gov't creation beat out private competitors ... and what it tells us about the role of gov't in economic development. http://www.fromthegovt.com/the-internet/ #econdev

Where there’s a big event in your city … say, a Super Bowl or political convention … boosters often promise a benefit for the local economy with very specific numbers. But do these estimates pan out? News organizations rarely audit the promises. One diid and found … this stuff is so murky, it may be B.S. https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-taxes-nfl-draft-177-million-impact/ #econdev

One way gov't helps businesses is by issuing and protecting patents, copyrights and trademarks. These protections are central to business as we know it today. Without them, innovation and creative work would wilt. http://www.fromthegovt.com/patents-copyrights-and-trademarks/ #econdev

https://www.fogolf.com/1340504/n-c-company-acquires-henricos-crossings-golf-club/ N.C. company acquires Henrico’s Crossings Golf Club #econdev #Golf #GolfClubs #Henrico #HenricoCounty #HenricoCountyEconomicDevelopmentAuthority #HenricoEDA #HospitalityAndTourism #RealEstate #TheCrossingsGolfClub

Like its counterparts around the country, NYC’s Economic Development Corp saw its role as bringing jobs and tax base to its city. Now Mayor Mamdani wants to add a third responsibility: economic justice. But what does that mean, and how could an #econdev agency deliver it? This bears watching. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/nyregion/lina-khan-shorris-edc-mamdani.html

Book of the Week: “The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism” is an optimistic view of cities and urban potential. Reason: Cities are where the best educated, most creative people settle, the authors say, and these are the ones who make the global economy tick. What’s needed, they add, are greater civic collaboration and new forms of finance. https://www.atlantaurbanist.com/book/the-new-localism/ #econdev

The “electro-industrial economy”: We think of industries as being generators of pollution. But what if states created clean-energy districts where manufacturers could locate? Would abundant, cheap, sustainable energy give your state an economic development advantage? A think tank says … yes it would. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/advanced-industrial-zones-electro-industrial-economy/ #econdev

There’s an old saying for collective activity that does not result in collective gain. It’s “taking in each other’s washing.” When we think about urban economies, we need to focus on things that bring dollars to a city OR encourage local spending that might have gone elsewhere. This includes the “creative sector.” https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/06/25/creative-economy-impact-study-arts-alliance-illinois-workers #arts #econdev

Virginia Fuels Growth With Talent And Infrastructure: A strong talent pipeline and infrastructure assets are key to the Commonwealth's surging growth in innovative industries.  http://dlvr.it/TSyJ5l #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

USA Rare Earth Picks South Carolina For Magnet Manufacturing Facility: The rare earth, critical minerals and advanced materials company will invest $1.2 billion, create about 490 jobs at its new Blacksburg, SC facility. http://dlvr.it/TSyDss #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Listen Now: Innovation Economy In Montgomery County, Maryland: Discover the powerful innovation ecosystem that supports companies at every stage of growth through this conversation with Jared Smith, President & CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. http://dlvr.it/TSy2cw #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

URBN Invests $150M in Pennsylvania HQ and Hiring Wave: The parent company of Urban Outfitters and other lifestyle brands will add 1,050 jobs, expanding Philadelphia headquarters and building in Bucks County. http://dlvr.it/TSxWLk #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Ports And Foreign-Trade Zones: From Port To Profit: Ports and foreign-trade zones support import and export activity, amidst rising commerce and shifting supply chains. http://dlvr.it/TSxTLl #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

The Role Of Innovation Hubs: How leading regions are transforming talent and ideas into scalable, innovative ecosystems that support business. http://dlvr.it/TSv8zf #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Infrastructure & Incentives Update (June 5, 2026): This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Florida, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alberta. http://dlvr.it/TStt1Y #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

2026 FIFA World Cup & Economic Development: Atlanta, GA: With planning for the tournament coming to fruition this month, the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities are ready to shine in the global spotlight. http://dlvr.it/TStMQy #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Workforce Shortages Could Limit Data Center Growth: Labor constraints may determine whether communities can capitalize on the boom, reveals a new report from Lightcast. http://dlvr.it/TStKv2 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Custom Talent, Competitive Edge: Expanded workforce training options provide companies access to employee skills for today and the future. http://dlvr.it/TStHns #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

North Carolina: Building Boldly: From the Tar Heel State's urban to rural communities, North Carolina attracts legacy and growing industries. http://dlvr.it/TSsNw6 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Listen Now: Energy & The Next Wave Of Manufacturing: Access to reliable, resilient energy infrastructure is a top line item for manufacturers. In this episode, we talk with the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, and Columbia Gas of Virginia about the strategies making strides in their service areas. http://dlvr.it/TSsJk4 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Mexico Moves Toward The Next Era: Introduced in 2025, “Plan México” aims to expand the nation’s domestic and global economic reach. http://dlvr.it/TSr8ZF #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Locates HQ, Manufacturing In Georgia: The global company is investing nearly $60 million initially to build its North American headquarters in Macon, Georgia. http://dlvr.it/TSqLYw #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Governor’s Report: Texas Accelerated: Governor Greg Abbott discusses the Lone Star State’s strategy for innovation, infrastructure, and long-term investment. http://dlvr.it/TSqBS4 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Unilever to Build $270M Innovation Hub in Connecticut: Set to open in 2029 in New Haven, the Global Innovation Centre will replace the company's existing R&D facility in nearby Trumbull. http://dlvr.it/TSnDHv #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Nevada Builds The Workforce Behind Economic Growth: As the Silver State accelerates economic diversification, workforce initiatives ensure a pipeline of job-ready talent. http://dlvr.it/TSn9r0 #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Infrastructure & Incentives Update (May 29, 2026): This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from New Orleans, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ontario. http://dlvr.it/TSmvPy #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

The Automotive Industry: Driving The Message Home: The automotive industry gravitates toward regions with workforce, infrastructure, and supply chain advantages. http://dlvr.it/TSmSPg #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

Listen Now: Energy & The Next Wave Of Manufacturing: Access to reliable, resilient energy infrastructure is a top line item for manufacturers. In this episode, we talk with the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, and Columbia Gas of Virginia about the strategies making strides in their service areas. http://dlvr.it/TSmCFQ #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection

[PODCAST] Energy & The Next Wave Of Manufacturing: As manufacturers face rising energy demands and increased speed to market as a priority, effective collaboration between site selection teams, utilities, and economic developers is key. Companies operating continuous, high-load facilities know energy reliability and resilience are critical. In this episode, leaders from the Greater Richmond Partnership, Dominion Energy, Columbia Gas of… http://dlvr.it/TSm4kr #Podcast #EconDev #SiteSelection

Greater Rochester, NY: Innovation At All Levels: From precision optics to dairy processing, businesses are growing in the Greater Rochester, NY region. With Matt Hurlbutt, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise http://dlvr.it/TSlZmY #CorporateRealEstate #EconDev #SiteSelection