Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Read State of the Year: Texas on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The Lone Star State reaffirms its dominance as the most dynamic state economy in the U.S., an energy and exports powerhouse with a seemingly boundless potential for growth.

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MAY 26, 2014

Rick Perry, the GEICO Gecko and Tara Carthew, General Manager of Geico Houston Office. Whenever we hear about a major employer expanding or relocating to Texas, it affirms what we’ve been telling people all these years,” Gov. We’re excited about expanding our claims operations with our new Katy office,” Nicely said. “We

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

CHRISTUS Health is expanding its headquarters, adding 150 new jobs; State Bank of Texas is relocating within Irving-Las Colinas, building a second, four-story office building. Read: Two HQs On The Grow In Irving-Las Colinas, Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 14, 2016

OKI Data Americas will establish a new office in Irving, TX to support the company’s North American operations. With the establishment of its new office, the company will create more than 100 jobs, in addition to more than $3.5 OKI Data Americas has been offered a Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) award of $895,000 to support the project.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

OSHA’s policy of allowing union representatives to accompany agency compliance officers in walk-around inspections of worksites, even if the union doesn’t represent company employees, is being challenged in a lawsuit filed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The NFIB lawsuit, filed in U.S.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. Major meatpacker faces $263K in fines after report of amputation also exposes chemical, fall and fire hazards at a Texas plant. February 15, 2017.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 19, 2021

The post Green Dot Corporation Relocating HQ To Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Green Dot will establish an Austin-based headquarters as it grows its tech workforce and embraces a “Work from Anywhere” model.

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APRIL 29, 2016

A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $1.538 million has been extended to the company. The Texas Legislature created the TEF in 2003 and reauthorized funding in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 to help attract new companies to Texas and expand existing businesses to create more jobs throughout the State.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

OSHA Records Show South Texas Oil Field Deaths Preventable. An examination of South Texas OSHA fatality records shows that all 11 of the oil field deaths in the region since 2009 were preventable if companies followed safety protocols. In total were 35 oil and gas related deaths in Texas since 2009.

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MAY 3, 2013

The Prolamsa Group has announced it will build its new 300,000-plus tons-per-year pipe and tubular products facility at Texas Triangle Park in Bryan, TX. The post Prolamsa Group Picks Texas For New Pipe And Tubular Products Mill appeared first on Business Facilities. oil and natural gas industries.

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APRIL 29, 2014

The more than $300 million capital investment is expected to employ nearly 4,000 people upon completion, and compliments the company’s existing Texas operations. Toyota’s Texas operations include its $2.3 Toyota Financial Service’s regional offices, sales offices, service centers and its bank. Far West U.S.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. With multiple programs offering competitive incentives and financing to qualified recipients, Texas’ commitment to the economy, the people, and quality of life is without equal. From the September/October 2013 issue. This isn’t an accident. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

OSHA Records Show South Texas Oil Field Deaths Preventable. An examination of South Texas OSHA fatality records shows that all 11 of the oil field deaths in the region since 2009 were preventable if companies followed safety protocols. In total were 35 oil and gas related deaths in Texas since 2009.

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OSHA San Antonio Texas Accidents 48

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 25, 2016

“Although our headquarters is relocating, we will maintain a strong workforce and office footprint across the state of California where we see ongoing expansion opportunities. million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant towards the project. In total, Jacobs employs nearly 4,500 employees in Texas.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was presented with Business Facilities’ 2016 State of the Year Award by Senior Account Executive Joyce Wasserman, along with a proclamation from Chief Business Officer Ted Coene. Leadership in 21st century infrastructure including the nation’s largest wind power grid in West Texas.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

“Whenever we hear about a major employer expanding or relocating to Texas, it affirms what we’ve been telling people all these years,” Gov. “Like many cutting-edge companies, GEICO knows that Texas is a great destination for innovative companies looking to excel.” million in capital investment.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Read: Infosys Plans Open Technology And Innovation Hub In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com. The company will open a Technology and Innovation Hub focused on the telecommunications, retail and banking sectors in Richardson, TX and hire 500 workers in the state by 2020. .

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. Using these criteria, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in Best Infrastructure, respectively. This brings total U.S.

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MARCH 28, 2014

Certain types of businesses are excluded from the program, including retail and wholesale businesses; restaurants and hospitality; professional practices like law firms and medical offices; and energy production and distribution companies. Texas Governor’s Office. ACHIEVEMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY.

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Sixth & Blanco in Austin, Texas.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. It’s no surprise that Utah and Texas, two of the business-friendliest states in the nation, round out the top three in our Best Business Climate ranking.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Wayfair Selects Texas For New Customer Service Center originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. has selected the Research Valley region of Texas for its new customer service center, scheduled to open in March. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Texas.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

The second most expansive state in the United States with the second largest population, Texas is home to more than 25 million people and features a diverse landscape of rivers, swamps, plains, mountains, woods and desert. Texas also has a well-earned reputation as the best state in the U.S. to do business. Rick Perry. And the U.S.

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FDR Safety

MAY 27, 2015

the Review Commission held that the employer’s failure to act on recommendations made in a prior employer’s Process Hazard Analyses (some of which dated back more than 14 years before the OSHA inspection) constituted a “continuing violation” that effectively extended the statute of limitations under the Act. Delek Refining, Ltd.,

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Business Facilities

MARCH 26, 2019

Read: Technology Employment Grew In 43 States Last Year at BusinessFacilities.com. California led the pack as more than 260,000 new technology jobs were created in the U.S. in 2018, according to CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 23, 2022

Elizabeth Huff, Director, Sugar Land Economic Development shares her thoughts on the Texas city’s comprehensive and proactive economic development strategy.

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JUNE 7, 2016

million capital investment in Texas. Grainger has been in Texas since 1934, so we know the state provides a talented workforce and vibrant business community,” said Grainger Chairman, President and CEO Jim Ryan. Grainger has more than 40 locations in Texas, including two in San Antonio. The expansion project represents a $3.9

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APRIL 19, 2016

“Understanding the needs of job creators is paramount to ensuring that Texas remains the top state for business expansion and relocation,” said Gov. The Commissioners are tasked with making recommendations that build the skills of the Texas workforce and advance regional economic expansion, job creation and the goals of 60x30TX.

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MAY 3, 2016

headquarters from New York to Texas. ” (Source: Office of Governor Greg Abbott). Texas is home to around 1,200 MHI Group employees and we are honored that they have chosen Houston for their new U.S. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Texas. Considering Texas for your company’s relocation or expansion project?

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Microsoft will create 575 new jobs at its Irving, TX operations with help from a nearly $5 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant. Read: Microsoft Investing $31M In Texas Regional Hub Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) that will create a total of 615 new jobs in Austin, TX. “These TEF investments will help bring hundreds of jobs to Austin, and thanks to our world-class workforce, these employers know Texans are prepared to take on the diverse needs any company may have,” Gov. Photo: Dropbox.com.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 22, 2018

Read: BrightFarms Building Its First Hydroponic Greenhouse Farm In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com. The state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse will be constructed at an estimated cost of $17 million and create up to 30 “green-collar” jobs for Abilene residents.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. Austin, Texas, has created a 6-point set of guidelines to make transit-oriented developments more equitable.

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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Texas economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. The GURI grant program is operated within the Office of the Governor (“OOG”) in the Economic Development and Tourism Division. . FINANCING & GRANTS. of qualified in-state spending.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

BRONZE AWARD Project Title: Uber Technologies General and Administrative Hub Entered By: City of Dallas Office of Economic Development Uber’s selection of the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas for its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub has earned the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development our DOTY Bronze Award.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Business Facilities

JULY 5, 2017

The IT services provider will create 6,377 new jobs and invest more than $28 million in Plano with help from the Texas Enterprise Fund. Read: NTT DATA Moving Into New Texas North American HQ.

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