Retail
GA: Five Below to Invest $70M, Create 130 Jobs in Monroe County
July 19, 2018
High-growth value retailer will create 130 jobs and invest $70M to build a new distribution center in Monroe County, GA. more >>
MO: Dollar Tree Invests $110M, Hires 375 at Warrensburg Distribution Facility
July 16, 2018
Ribbon cut on one-million-sq-ft distribution facility for single-price-point retailer in Warrensburg, Missouri. more >>
AL: Birmingham’s Shipt to Create 881 Jobs in Major Expansion
July 13, 2018
Membership-based online grocery marketplace delivering fresh foods and other items will generate $1.1B in new payroll over 20 years. more >>
AL: Amazon to Create1,500 Jobs at $325M Bessemer Fulfillment Center
June 25, 2018
Internet retail giant to open fulfillment center in Jefferson County, AL, with 1,500 full-time employees working with advanced robotics tech. more >>
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Amazon HQ2 Little Rock, AR, Bid
October 20, 2017
The deadline for bids for the new Amazon was Oct. 19. Little Rock, AR, made a fun video. more >>
Retailers Applaud Report Confirmation of Benefits of Trade Deal
May 20, 2016
National Retail Federation welcomed a new report from U.S. International Trade Commission confirming the TPP to positively impact economy. more >>
Widespread Growth across Industries in 2nd Quarter ‘14 Revised GDP Stats
November 14, 2014
GDP increased at annual rate of 4.6% in 2nd quarter 2014 after decreasing 2.1% in 1st quarter for private goods- & services-producing industries. 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 >>
Port Tampa Bay Adds New Refrigerated Warehouse Capacity
January 22, 2018
Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) has developed a 135,000-sq-ft new cold supply chain solution at Port Tampa Bay (PTB), FL. more >>
Peoria AZ is the SMART Choice for Business Location
September 25, 2017
From its stunning topography to diverse workforce, Peoria Arizona is becoming an increasingly popular place to live, work and invest. Peoria is in a... more >>
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Case Studies
 | Case study | May 24, 2016
Lubbock, Texas: A Hub City of Powerful Industries |
 | Case study | September 17, 2013
Michigan: The “Comeback State” is the Nation’s Go-to Place for Business |
 | Case study | March 5, 2013
North Port, Florida: Its Pro-Business Climate is Sizzling |
 | Case study | December 31, 2011
North Port, Florida: New Development and Rapid Growth Makes this Buzzing Community a Great Place to Achieve Anything |
White Papers
| White Paper | February 16, 2017
12 Mistakes to Avoid in Site Selection | |
| White Paper | May 24, 2012
Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New Facilities and Jobs | |
| White Paper | April 16, 2012
The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth | |
Articles
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July 2, 2018
Light Manufacturing Packs a Punch in U.S. Economic Development Light manufacturing isn’t a lightweight when it comes to growing economies around the U.S. Take a look at how it's making a big impact. More>> |
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April 30, 2018
CiCi Community Impact Awards Want to see community transformations resulting from companies' location choices? Simply read the CiCi Community Impact Awards stories. More>> |
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April 25, 2018
CiCi Corporate Investment Awards Jaw-dropping: The 2018 Corporate Investment CiCi Awards represent commitment of nearly $22B in corporate investment. Here're the details. More>> |
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February 26, 2018
“Grade A” Workforce Training Resources U.S. businesses know there's a drought in skilled labor. The good news is great community training resources exist. Here are several examples. More>> |
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February 26, 2018
Game-changing Projects Fuel Growth in Alabama’s Evolving Economy Get the inside scoop on Alabama & its pivotal year in economic development with top companies across industries announcing major projects. More>> |
