Heidi Schwartz
Schwartz joined Group C Media in April 1989 as managing editor of Today's Facility Manager. In September 2012, she transitioned to a new role dedicated to developing online content for Business Facilities and Today's Facility Manager (now Facility Executive). Schwartz can be reached at schwartz@groupc.com.
Columbus Automotive Manufacturer Announces Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
Faurecia is the world’s sixth-largest automotive supplier, with four business groups: automotive seating, emissions control technologies, interior systems and automotive exteriors.
General Mills Expanding Operations In Rutherford County, TN
General Mills is one of the world’s leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more.
Kubota Tractor Headquarters Relocating To Texas
Kubota Tractor Corporation is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors.
Research Finds Land Use Decision-Making Remains Local
Since the turn of the last century, climate change, economic development, social justice and community revitalization have risen to the top of the land use planning agenda.
Grand Rounds Health Care Technology Company Comes To Reno, NV
Grand Rounds opens new tech center in Reno, NV and will expand the area's support of the health care sector.
Shintech Announces $1.4 Billion Ethylene Expansion In Iberville Parish, LA
Iberville Parish project comes after governor’s economic mission to Asia; will result in more than 750 new direct and indirect jobs and 2,100 new construction jobs.
Andros Foods Expansion Shenandoah County, VA Planned
Andros Foods North America to invest $73 million to expand fruit processing operation.
Atlanta Adopts Progressive Energy Policy To Tackle Commercial Energy Use
New legislation makes Atlanta the first major Southeast city to undertake a series of measures, including energy benchmarking and audits, to boost efficiency in its commercial buildings.
Volvo Cars Selects South Carolina For First American Plant
Berkeley County automotive factory will cost $500 million and is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs.
Study Shows Potential Of Academic Research To State And Local Economic Development
The Council of State Governments (CGS) will distribute the report to state officials, academic institutions and stakeholder organizations to underscore the value of state-based research as a contributing factor to economic growth potential.
Freudenberg-NOK Plans To Expand Findlay, OH
Findlay maintains nearly perfect statistics in the areas of quality, delivery and customer retention.
Menck Windows Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Chicopee, MA
With its new facility, Menck Windows will manufacture and sell directly, which will provide more options, faster delivery and better service to customers throughout North America.
Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) To Develop Brownfields Site In Piscataway, NJ
Lincoln Equities Group has retained Brad Fenlon, executive managing director with Colliers International in Parsippany, NJ, to handle leasing and marketing of the site.
Jackson Kayak To Expand, Open New Facility In White County, TN
Recreational products manufacturer to invest $6.5 million and create 250 new jobs.
NASA Invests In Hundreds Of U.S. Small Businesses To Enable Future Missions
NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA manages the SBIR program for STMD. NASA's 10 centers manage individual projects.
Method Opens First U.S. Factory, Chicago’s South Side Soapbox
The "South Side Soapbox" is designed to benefit the surrounding environment, community and businesses.
Monster Moto Announces 287-Job Minibike And Go-Cart Manufacturing Project In Ruston
Company will produce youth-market vehicles in project resulting in more than 570 new direct and indirect jobs.
FedEx And Medline To Join Prologis International Park Of Commerce In Tracy, CA
Medline Industries, Inc. and FedEx are the first customers at Prologis International Park of Commerce, a new master-planned park in Tracy, CA.
Computershare Inc. Opens New Facility In Louisville, KY
Facility will support the company’s nationwide operations.
ULI Forecast For CRE: Strength And Growth Through 2017
The latest Urban Land Institute Forecast for the real estate economy sees three years of continued strength, with the industry set for sustainable growth in 2015 through 2017.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.