IN: Subaru Unveils Expansion Plans in Lafayette

May 17, 2012

Company will invest $75 million, expand automotive production, create up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2014. more >>


KY: Franklin Precision Industry to Expand in Franklin, Create More Than 100 Jobs

May 17, 2012

Automotive supplier to invest more than $50 million in the Commonwealth. more >>


FL: Sun Hydraulics Adds Third Manufacturing Facility in Manatee County

May 17, 2012

Specialty manufacturer with global reach could add 361 new jobs over five years. more >>


WI: Jensen Metal Products Expands in Racine

May 17, 2012

Company proposing to expand its manufacturing operation, creating up to 39 new jobs in Racine and Franksville. more >>



Spectra Energy Progressing on $1.5 Billion Expansion Program in British Columbia

May 17, 2012

Company poised to invest an additional $4-6 billion in B.C. beyond 2015, extending commitment to job growth and economic development activity, among... more >>


Construction Backlog Declines 5.4 Percent in the First Quarter of 2012

May 16, 2012

"The nation’s nonresidential construction activity will remain soft during the summer months, with flat to declining nonresidential construction... more >>


Surge in Environmental Property Reports Indicates Steady Improvement in Real Estate Markets

May 16, 2012

Increased demand seen from the commercial mortgage-backed securities segment. more >>


NAM: Senate Votes for Manufacturing Jobs with Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

May 16, 2012

The Bank supports nearly 290,000 jobs and helps manufacturers reach new markets. more >>



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Get with the Program!

April 30, 2012

Designing and implementing a new distribution facility can be a significant challenge. What’s needed is a program structure. more >>


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Wisconsin: Wisconsin is a Player in the Aerospace Industry

April 30, 2012

Wisconsin has more air and space credibility than meets the eye. Wisconsin can stake claim to a small but growing aerospace industry. more >>


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Washington: A Global Industry Leader

April 30, 2012

The history of the aerospace industry in Washington State is nearly as long as the history of the airplane. Washington now one of the dominant... more >>


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Mississippi: Mississippi Means Business for Automotive, Aerospace and Aviation Companies

April 30, 2012

Mississippi means business when it comes to recruiting the world’s leading automotive, aerospace and aviation companies and other world-class... more >>



NAIOP: How Fuel Costs Affect Logistics Strategies

April 16, 2012

Today's high oil and fuel prices are spurring companies to reevaluate their supply chains and distribution networks in a quest to find offsetting... more >>


The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth

April 16, 2012

Every state offers tax incentives to attract, retain, and expand businesses and jobs. But no state ensures that policy makers rely on good evidence... more >>


When It Comes to Business Taxes, Location Matters

March 8, 2012

Taxes are a big cost for many businesses, and vary widely based both on state and market sector. Now, for the first time, the Tax Foundation has... more >>


Tax Foundation Releases New Data on State and Local Sales Taxes

February 16, 2012

Tennessee, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, and Oklahoma have the highest combined state and average local sales tax rates, according to a new report... more >>


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