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Schuff Steel Launching South Carolina Operations
The steel construction services provider will invest $9 million and create more than 180 new jobs in York County, SC.
Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland
The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.
Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
MTD Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The outdoor power equipment manufacturer will invest $10 million to expand production capabilities at its Weakley County, TN operations.
Air Products Building New Global Headquarters In Pennsylvania
The industrial gas company's new Lehigh Valley headquarters will take advantage of sustainable technologies and reduce operating costs.
Albaad USA Approved For $2.3M In Incentives
The Israel-based company is creating 302 new jobs and investing $45 million in Rockingham County, NC.
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Northeast Should Make The Short List
The Northeast region—including Rochester, NH—has a compelling message of great locations, great talent, and amazing innovation.
Tech Takeover: How Louisiana Has Become a Substantial Hub for Digital Development
Fortune 250 firm’s Digital Transformation Center represents Louisiana’s largest technology project to date; Louisiana campuses to provide talent pipeline through historic higher education initiative.
Barbados: A Compelling Choice For Business Process Outsourcing
A sophisticated business climate, the friendliness of its people, and an excellent quality of life make Barbados a compelling choice for business process outsourcing (BPO) activities.
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Transformers
Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
Climate Consultants
A Silicon Valley startup tells economic developers it can make 50-year predictions of the impact of climate change on available sites.
Makeover In Philly
A series of megaprojects promises to transform the City of Brotherly Love.
Schuff Steel Launching South Carolina Operations
The steel construction services provider will invest $9 million and create more than 180 new jobs in York County, SC.
Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland
The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.
Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
Schuff Steel Launching South Carolina Operations
The steel construction services provider will invest $9 million and create more than 180 new jobs in York County, SC.
Albaad USA Approved For $2.3M In Incentives
The Israel-based company is creating 302 new jobs and investing $45 million in Rockingham County, NC.
Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland
The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.
Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings
- Friday Funny: Is Your Job Making You Fat? July 20, 2018If you think your job is making you fat, you're not alone: 45% of workers say they've gained weight in their current job, according to new survey. - Read: Friday Funny: Is Your Job Making You Fat? at FacilityExecutive.com.
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- Why HID-LED Conversion Matters (And It Isn’t Just Energy Savings) July 19, 2018A LED retrofit could have kept the lights on during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, preventing the blackout that halted play for more than a half-hour. - Read: Why HID-LED Conversion Matters (And It Isn’t Just Energy Savings) at FacilityExecutive.com.
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Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.
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Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
Travel Push for Tourists
The tourism industry supports nearly nine million jobs in the U.S., but a dip in overseas visitors in 2017 has led to the creation of the Visit U.S. Coalition to put out the welcome mat.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Paul Helton, LED FastStart
Paul Helton, Executive Director, LED FastStart, discusses the recruitment, training and support services at the heart of one of the nation's top workforce development programs.
Digital Transformation: A Safer Supply Chain
As the logistics industry moves the global supply chain onto digital platforms, experts are warning that vulnerabilities to cyberattacks must be addressed.
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2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year Honorable Mention Awards
This year’s competition was chock full of big-ticket projects and locations that pulled out all the stops to land them, so our judges convinced us that 10 of them deserved Honorable Mention Awards.
2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award
A partnership between Saudi Arabian Basic Industries and Exxon chooses Corpus Christi, TX for a new $10-billion ethane cracker.
2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Silver Award
Next-generation technology services to support digital transformations will be provided at DXC’s new center in the Central Business District of New Orleans.
2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award
Wisconsin lands a foreign direct investment bonanza that promises to create 13,000 new jobs over the next five years at a new 20-million-square-foot LCD panel plant.
May / June 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 3)
The May / June 2018 Issue features the top workforce training programs and incentives, plus a look at Canada, Nevada, cybersecurity, call centers, and < href="https://businessfacilities.com/2018/06/may-june-2018-issue-volume-51-number-3/">more.
2017 CALED Member Directory
CALED and Business Facilities have once again teamed up to produce and market the CALED Member Directory – the "Who's Who in Economic Development in California".
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March / April 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 2)
The March / April 2018 Issue features the emerging cybersecurity sector, an exclusive interview with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, plus a look at biopharm, robots, STEM, data centers, and retail.
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“We Build It Better.” | Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance
In a thriving region with industry-leading credentialing programs, a world-class engineering institute, Class A rail line, superior interstate access, and prospering internationally recognized companies like ABB, General Dynamics, and Mohawk Industries, we simply build it better!
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Schuff Steel Launching South Carolina Operations
The steel construction services provider will invest $9 million and create more than 180 new jobs in York County, SC.
Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland
The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.
Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
MTD Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The outdoor power equipment manufacturer will invest $10 million to expand production capabilities at its Weakley County, TN operations.
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Alabama Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Alabama financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Alaska Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Alaska financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Arizona Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Arizona financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Arkansas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Arkansas financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
California Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of California financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
Colorado Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
A comprehensive list of Colorado financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities.
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Top U.S. Cities For Tech Hiring
More than half of companies plan to hire tech talent by the end of the year; Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles are top cities adding to their tech teams, according to new survey.
More Than One In Four Job Seekers Willing To Move For A New Job
San Francisco, New York City are top destinations for workers who want to move; Providence, RI and San Jose have the highest percentage of workers applying to other cities.
U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017
At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
U.S. Labor Market Tightens, Demand For Skilled Workers Continues
Manufacturing companies report the biggest growth in hiring plans, up +7% from Q2 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings
California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
Small Business Outlook Highest In A Decade
For the first time since 1997, the majority of small businesses reported increases in revenues, and the overwhelming majority are confident in the future of their business.
Top Six Megatrends Changing The Workplace
The C-suite is more concerned about their people strategy than any other issues facing their organizations, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2018.
U.S. Ranked Third For Global Talent Competitiveness
Washington, DC, San Francisco land in Top 10 of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index’s city rankings.
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Schuff Steel Launching South Carolina Operations
The steel construction services provider will invest $9 million and create more than 180 new jobs in York County, SC.
Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland
The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.
Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
MTD Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The outdoor power equipment manufacturer will invest $10 million to expand production capabilities at its Weakley County, TN operations.
Air Products Building New Global Headquarters In Pennsylvania
The industrial gas company's new Lehigh Valley headquarters will take advantage of sustainable technologies and reduce operating costs.