Metals

July 14, 2017

Noranda to expand, upgrade its St. James Parish alumina refinery with $35M investment within The Port of South Louisiana district. more >>

IN: Alcoa Restarting Aluminum Smelting Ops, Adding 275 Jobs

July 13, 2017

Co. to invest $30M-$35M to restart 3 lines supporting its existing rolling mill at its facility; produce flat-rolled aluminum> more >>

SC: Steel Creek Galvanizing Co. Launching 72-New-Job Blacksburg Facility

July 13, 2017

Fabricated steel products galvanizer launching new facility in Cherokee County, SC; project to bring $14.1M of new capital investment. more >>

IN: Steel Dynamics to Invest $75M, Create 33 New Jobs in Columbia City

July 10, 2017

One of the nation’s largest steel producers to add new rolling equipment, buildings for storage, site grading, drainage and road improvements. more >>

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Wilkes County, North Carolina, Airpark

December 18, 2015

22 acres, shovel ready for aviation related business, paved taxiway, all utilities, 6,200’ runway with full instrument landing 24/7. more >>

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AISC Issues New Certification Program Requirements

April 5, 2017

Requirements for the Certified Building Fabricator Program are the new governing criteria for the program. more >>

AISI Publishes Three New Cold-Formed Steel Framing Research Reports

February 16, 2017

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports available free. more >>

American Iron and Steel Institute Applauds Passage of Water Resources Bill

October 28, 2016

The Water Resources Development Act authorizes projects to improve navigation, replace & restore aging locks & dams, provide aid to Flint, MI. more >>

Fabricators & Manufacturers Assoc., International: About Manufacturing Day

October 3, 2016

Manufacturing Day℠ is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. This year: Oct 7. more >>

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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>>

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Case study \| August 31, 2007 Southern Idaho: Where Life's Perfect Balance Promotes Productivity, Profitability and Possibility By: Andrea Johnson Within two hours of the Southern Idaho hub of Twin Falls, there’s everything from world-class rock climbing to world-class restaurants, hot springs... More>>

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White Paper \| February 16, 2017 12 Mistakes to Avoid in Site Selection Study of a few critical mistakes site selectors can make that undermine analysis, lead to risk, higher cost, unfavorable operating conditions. More>>

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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	Article \| December 6, 2016 Ports: Portals to Business Prosperity and Economic Growth By: Jennifer Alten Get on board with knowledge of some of the nation's top ports that are moving vast amounts of our nation’s commodities and goods. More>>

	Article \| December 6, 2016 Louisiana: Igniting Interest in Manufacturing Jobs By: John Bel Edwards See how Louisiana has prepared for manufacturing companies desiring a prosperous business location that offers a tremendous workforce. More>>

	Article \| December 6, 2016 Metalworking: Machinery and Equipment Location Trends By: Dennis J. Donovan Get in the know on trends influencing site selection for companies in the machinery & equipment manufacturing subset of the metalworking sector. More>>

	Article \| September 28, 2016 Kentucky - Momentum, Resources, Location Key to Vibrant Future for Kentucky Industry By: Governor Matthew G. Bevin Seeking to select a site in a state with economic momentum, moving in a positive direction toward the future? Then you need to discover Kentucky. More>>

	Article \| September 26, 2016 Designated Sites Streamline Site Selection and Development By: Linda Dobel Site selectors, here's a great tip. Designated sites can be a tremendous to get you into your new business location faster, with fewer headaches. More>>

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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>>

Case study \| August 31, 2007 Southern Idaho: Where Life's Perfect Balance Promotes Productivity, Profitability and Possibility By: Andrea Johnson Within two hours of the Southern Idaho hub of Twin Falls, there’s everything from world-class rock climbing to world-class restaurants, hot springs... More>>

White Paper \| February 16, 2017 12 Mistakes to Avoid in Site Selection Study of a few critical mistakes site selectors can make that undermine analysis, lead to risk, higher cost, unfavorable operating conditions. More>>

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>>

	Article \| December 6, 2016 Ports: Portals to Business Prosperity and Economic Growth By: Jennifer Alten Get on board with knowledge of some of the nation's top ports that are moving vast amounts of our nation’s commodities and goods. More>>

	Article \| December 6, 2016 Louisiana: Igniting Interest in Manufacturing Jobs By: John Bel Edwards See how Louisiana has prepared for manufacturing companies desiring a prosperous business location that offers a tremendous workforce. More>>

	Article \| December 6, 2016 Metalworking: Machinery and Equipment Location Trends By: Dennis J. Donovan Get in the know on trends influencing site selection for companies in the machinery & equipment manufacturing subset of the metalworking sector. More>>

	Article \| September 28, 2016 Kentucky - Momentum, Resources, Location Key to Vibrant Future for Kentucky Industry By: Governor Matthew G. Bevin Seeking to select a site in a state with economic momentum, moving in a positive direction toward the future? Then you need to discover Kentucky. More>>

	Article \| September 26, 2016 Designated Sites Streamline Site Selection and Development By: Linda Dobel Site selectors, here's a great tip. Designated sites can be a tremendous to get you into your new business location faster, with fewer headaches. More>>