Trade & Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for businesses, has announced the winners of its 2025 Corporate Invest...

TX: Port Houston Steady Growth Continues in May
Port Houston recorded another month of steady growth in May, handling 381,640 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 5% increase year-over-year. Year-...

OK: Univ. of Oklahoma Launches Bioprocessing Core Facility to Advance Research, Train Workforce
The University of Oklahoma has officially launched its new Bioprocessing Core Facility (OU BPCF)—a major investment in biotechnology research, hands-o...

TX: UT: Texas Instruments to Invest $60 Billion to Manufacture Foundational Semiconductors in U.S.
Texas Instruments announced its plans to invest more than $60 billion across seven U.S. semiconductor fabs, making this the largest investment in foun...

Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N' Wash Say They're on Track to Open 25-Plus New Locations in 2025
With the franchise industry expected to generate $936.4 billion in economic output this year, pet retail franchise leaders Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N...

OK: Kratos Expands U.S. Jet Engine Production Footprint with New Manufacturing Facility in Bristow
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced plans to open a new ad...

Gong cha Announces Western U.S. Expansion, Accelerating Its Next Major Phase of Growth
Gong cha, the world’s premier bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 stores in 29 international markets, is accelerating its U.S. growth with major expans...

PayMore Stores Accelerates Growth with 19 New Store Openings Across the US and Canada in Q2 2025
PayMore, the nation's fastest-growing electronics franchise and one of the fastest growing retail brands, announced the opening of 19 new locations ac...

TX: City of Denton Opens Large-Format Target Store, Creating About 200 Jobs
The City of Denton, TX, recently opened its second Target store, a large-format store located at Rayzor Ranch Town Center, which is expected to employ...

TX: Kilwins Sweetens Texas with Major Expansion, Adding 10 New Locations Across State
Kilwins, the beloved American confectionery brand known for its hand-crafted chocolates, super-premium ice cream, and warm, nostalgic in-store experie...