West-South Central


TX: Celanese, Mitsui to Develop $800M Methanol Unit at Clear Lake Facility

May 16, 2013

The two companies to establish a 50:50 joint venture for production of methanol at Celanese's integrated chemical plant in Clear Lake. more >>


TX: Emerson to Invest $9.5M to Expand Houston Facility, Create 126 Jobs

May 13, 2013

Facility serves as center of excellence for valve automation engineering, manufacturing expertise, showroom for customer interaction. more >>


LA: Boise Inc. to Invest $111M at DeRidder Paper Mill Create, Retain Jobs

May 6, 2013

Expansion will retain 440, create 54 new direct jobs, 222 new indirect jobs, for a total of over 275 new jobs, plus 600 construction jobs. more >>


TX: COOPER Valves Moves to Larger HQ, Manufacturing Facility in Stafford

May 1, 2013

Co. moved to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility that doubles as a 12,000 sq. ft. HQ as well as a 48,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop and warehouse. more >>


LA: Methanex Announces $550M Methanol Plant, 1,3000 Total Jobs

April 26, 2013

Co. to relocate 2nd methanol plant from Chile to 225-acre site in Geismar, after announcement of moving first plant from Chile to Ascension Parish. more >>



Entrance

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 >>


Case Studies

Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma: The City with a Plan Case study | April 30, 2012
Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma: The City with a Plan   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Creating a strategic plan for economic growth can be done in many ways. The new Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation is leading the... More>>


Case study | November 11, 2010
Southwest Louisiana Port Network   

By: Jennifer Alten

Flanking the western Gulf Coast and the Texas border, the five-parish region known as Southwest Louisiana is entrenched in the maritime industry. Six... More>>


Case study | December 31, 2007
Biotech in the Baton Rouge Area is AAAA Rated   

By: Trade & Industry Development

“Quality in, quality out” – that is a fitting motto for any region that hopes to create a leading biotech sector. The Baton Rouge area is well... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | April 24, 2013
Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013   

Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013 highlights legislative priorities, best practices and return on investment. The Report shows the bio... More>>


White Paper | April 11, 2013
2012 State Technology and Science Index   

The index tracks, evaluates every state's tech and science capabilities and their success at converting those assets into companies and jobs. More>>


White Paper | April 16, 2012
NAIOP: How Fuel Costs Affect Logistics Strategies   

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>>



Articles

Community Impact Awards Article | March 11, 2013
Community Impact Awards

By: Linda Dobel

The 15 companies whose 2012 announced development projects will make a significant difference in their chosen location.   More>>


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>>


Corporate Real Estate — Making it People-Centric Article | March 6, 2013
Corporate Real Estate — Making it People-Centric

By: Richard Kadzis

Why knowledge workers need a stronger influence on the design and operation of corporate workplaces worldwide and how to make it work.   More>>