Metals


KY: Kobe Aluminum Breaks Ground on $66M Bowling Green Expansion, Hiring 100

May 17, 2013

The 87,000 sq.-ft. addition makes room for new furnaces, casting machines, forging presses, advanced processes for aluminum components. more >>


TN: Alcoa to Invest $275M to Expand, Add 200 Perm, 400 Construction Jobs

May 8, 2013

Aluminum manufacturer to further expand automotive sheet capacity in Blount County. more >>


IL: Nippon Sharyo to Build $54M Railcar Factory, Creating 280 Total Jobs

May 2, 2013

Expansion to create 80 permanent, 200 construction jobs, fulfill railcar orders from Illinois’ METRA, California’s CalTrans transportation... more >>


SC: SMF Inc. Locating New Production Facility, 146 Jobs in Anderson County

April 15, 2013

Full-service metal fabrication company will invest $5.8M for new manufacturing plant. more >>



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Summers A. Norman Industrial Park

April 30, 2013

Jacksonville is home to the premier 131-acre Summers A. Norman Industrial Park. The park has direct access to Highway 69, the main thoroughfare in... more >>


White Lake Industrial Park

White Lake Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: White Lake County: Langlade Total Acres: 12.85 Buildable Acres: 3 Vacant Acres in Park with Infrastructure built: 3 Total Vacant... more >>


Elcho Industrial Park

Elcho Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: Elcho County: Langlade Total Acres: 52 Buildable Acres: 48 Vacant Acres in Park with Infrastructure built: 0 Total Vacant Buildable... more >>


Antigo Industrial Park

Antigo Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: Antigo County: Langlade Total Acres: 620 Water (yes), Sewer (yes), Gas (yes), Power (yes), Rail (no) Highway Access: Hwy 45 Hwy 52 Hwy... more >>



PwC's Q1 Manufacturing Barometer Reveals 80% Expect Growth

April 18, 2013

Overall sentiment regarding direction of domestic economy remained upbeat among U.S. industrial manufacturers in first quarter. more >>


New Data Show 29 States Hit Record Export Levels In 2012

March 6, 2013

New state export data show 29 states set new records for export sales in 2012. more >>


PwC: U.S. Industrial Manufacturers Remain Largely Optimistic in Q2

July 26, 2012

U.S. industrial manufacturers' overall revenue projections remain positive; 87% planning operational spending increases in year ahead. more >>


Auto Industry: New-Car Sales Hold Steady at 14M Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate

July 26, 2012

Redesigns and introductions from nearly every manufacturer across all product categories have hit showrooms in the last few years. more >>


Case Studies

Case study | June 30, 2008
Bannock County Idaho: The Nation's Alternative Energy Birthplace   

By: Andrea Johnson

Exceptional Business Environment Ensures Industry Flourishes - Eastern Idaho has a long, rich history of advocating alternative energy. Back in 1949,... More>>


Case study | April 30, 2008
Tooele County, Utah - The Bedroom Community that Could   

By: Juli Anne Patty

As gateway to the West, Tooele County might be about to give St. Louis a run for its money. It started with the pioneers: Tooele County was a major... More>>


Case study | February 29, 2008
Joplin, Missouri: Big City Life in Small Town Joplin   

By: Juli Anne Patty

It’s the endless American debate: big city or small town? Many people long for the ease and comfort of small town life, but business and career... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | May 24, 2012
Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New Facilities and Jobs   

Companies continue to invest in the US economy and businesses show strong levels of investment in new and upgraded facilities, according to the 2012... More>>


White Paper | April 16, 2012
The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth   

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>>


White Paper | March 8, 2012
When It Comes to Business Taxes, Location Matters   

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>>



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Articles

Corporate Investment Awards Article | March 11, 2013
Corporate Investment Awards

By: Linda Dobel

The Corporate Investment Awards pay tribute to 15 corporations that have announced the largest capital investment deals in 2012.   More>>


8th Annual CiCi Awards Article | March 11, 2013
8th Annual CiCi Awards Introduction

By: Linda Dobel

The 8th Annual CiCi Awards pay homage to 30 of the most notable deals in Corporate Investment & Community Impact announced in 2012.   More>>


Headquarters Location Solutions for the Midsize Company Article | March 7, 2013
Headquarters Location Solutions for the Midsize Company

By: John M. Rhodes

A chronicle of what midsize companies face when defining the optimum location for the company headquarters as the company expands.   More>>


Helping “Made in America” Translate to Export Sales and American Jobs Article | March 5, 2013
Helping “Made in America” Translate to Export Sales and American Jobs

By: Fred P. Hochberg

Learn how Ex-Im Bank helps more American companies to sell more products and services to more places around the globe.   More>>


blank Article | March 4, 2013
Incentives 2.0 (Making Incentives Work Better)

By: Chris Steele

Why effective economic development incentive programs must have clear objectives, mutual benefit, transparency and accountability.   More>>