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Agribusiness

Latest: Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant - The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Conway, AR

Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant

December 9, 2019

The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Attalla, AL

Food Processing

Koch Foods Investing $50M In New Alabama Feed-mill

November 8, 2019

The company will new establish a state-of-the-art grain storage and distribution facility in Attalla, AL.

BrightFarms, Etowah, NC

BrightFarms Investing $21M In North Carolina

November 1, 2019

The packaged salads company will create 54 jobs at a hydroponic greenhouse in Etowah, NC.

agribusiness

Agribusiness: Harvesting Growth In Stormy Weather

October 28, 2019

Despite a trade war with China that’s clobbering U.S. farmers, locations that have established strong agribusiness and food processing sectors continue to thrive as production moves closer to markets.

Florence County, SC

McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion

October 21, 2019

The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Texas Governor Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic

Economic Development March 27, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order increasing hospital capacity and creating Supply Chain Strike Force for COVID-19 response.

NJEDA Launches Initiatives For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Economic Development March 27, 2020

The initiatives will support between 3,000 and 5,000 small and midsize enterprises and are meant to complement recently announced federal economic recovery initiatives.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: AIDT – The Total Workforce Delivery System

March 13, 2020

AIDT’s Total Workforce Delivery System has provided thousands of skilled, motivated employees to Alabama industries since 1971. The key to AIDT’s response is a unique infrastructure allowing the total, upfront commitment of our resources to the success of your company.

Breaking News

Texas Governor Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic

Economic Development March 27, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order increasing hospital capacity and creating Supply Chain Strike Force for COVID-19 response.

NJEDA Launches Initiatives For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Economic Development March 27, 2020

The initiatives will support between 3,000 and 5,000 small and midsize enterprises and are meant to complement recently announced federal economic recovery initiatives.

Food Lion Donates 6M Meals To Nourish Neighbors

Retail March 26, 2020

The $600,000 donation will provide nutritious meals to schools, seniors with limited resources and other neighbors, and support Feeding America® in its COVID-19 response efforts.

Most Read

U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic

Surveys & Research March 23, 2020

A new report from NordVPN Teams shows that people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and working longer: Data showed a two-hour increase to the average workday.

$5M In HIRE Fund Loans Awarded To Kansas Hospitality Businesses

Economic Development March 25, 2020

Kansas’ new Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund will help the state’s hospitality industry recover from the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Food Lion Donates 6M Meals To Nourish Neighbors

Retail March 26, 2020

The $600,000 donation will provide nutritious meals to schools, seniors with limited resources and other neighbors, and support Feeding America® in its COVID-19 response efforts.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Schneider Electric Module Detects CO2 Levels March 30, 2020
The Carbon Dioxide sensor module for SE8000 Series Room Controllers helps facility managers make changes to air quality to improve occupant comfort and create opportunities for energy savings. - Read: Schneider Electric Module Detects CO2 Levels at FacilityExecutive.com.
Empire State Building Lights Up The Night March 29, 2020
Starting March 29 and through April 2, Empire State Realty Trust and iHeart Media are partnered to beam a light show synced to the modern era anthem of NYC, Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind. - Read: Empire State Building Lights Up The Night at FacilityExecutive.com.
Johnson Controls Helps Support Critical Infrastructure During Crisis March 27, 2020
The company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel worked to fulfill the urgent need for new hospitals. - Read: Johnson Controls Helps Support Critical Infrastructure During Crisis at FacilityExecutive.com.

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