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Cisco To Open Talent And Collaboration Center In Atlanta
Cisco's new $41 million Talent and Collaboration Center in Midtown Atlanta will lead to the creation of 700 jobs.
Startup Ecosystems Are Everywhere
A tidal wave of venture capital is fueling a boom in startups around the world. Locations are racing to establish thriving startup ecosystems that make them magnets for unicorns.
Port Of Savannah To Add 1.6M TEUs Of Capacity
By 2023, Savannah will add 230 acres of container space, increasing capacity at one of the nation's busiest ports.
Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
Visa’s New Atlanta Office Hub To Create 1,000 Jobs
Visa will open a new 123,000-square-foot hub in Midtown Atlanta. This major expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs in the region over the next several years.
Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America
Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month.
Vanderlande Industries To Create 500 Jobs In Georgia
Netherlands-based logistics company Vanderlande Industries will invest $59 million to expand its North American headquarters in Cobb County, GA.
American Trailer World Creates 225 Jobs In Georgia
American Trailer World has invested $20 million to expand advanced manufacturing operations at its Franklin County, GA Carry-On Trailer™ facility.
Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech
Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
CMA CGM Marco Polo Breaks Record at Port of Savannah
The Port of Savannah recently served the largest vessel to call the U.S. East Coast, the CMA CGM Marco Polo. At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Learn more.
PureCycle To Invest $440M In Georgia Recycling Facility
Innovative recycled polypropylene manufacturer PureCycle will create more than 80 jobs in Augusta, GA with its first U.S. cluster facility.
Louisiana Still The Gold Standard In Custom Training
Louisiana leads in Customized Training; California, New Jersey and Massachusetts are top biotech states in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report.
Freshly Will More Than Double Georgia Workforce
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service will invest $52 million in a new distribution facility in Ellenwood, GA, creating 665 jobs.
Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier
A lack of ready or willing manufacturing job candidates could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 trillion unless the industry takes proactive steps.
FanDuel Group To Create 900+ Jobs At New Atlanta Technology Campus
Sports-tech entertainment company FanDuel Group will invest more than $15 million to open a 68,0000-square-foot technology campus in Atlanta.
GreyOrange Locating Global Headquarters In Georgia
The AI-enabled software and robotics company will invest more than $1 million and create 200 jobs in the metro Atlanta area.
Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry
Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth.
Pete’s Opening First Eastern U.S. Indoor Farming Facility In Georgia
California-based greenhouse grower Pete's will invest $18 million and create 15 jobs in Peach County, GA.
Danimer Scientific Investing $700M In Georgia Expansion
The biodegradable materials manufacturer will create 400 jobs with an expansion of its Bainbridge, GA operations.
Freshly Inc. To Create 250 Jobs In Georgia
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service company will invest $3.2 million to open its first Southeastern U.S. facility in Austell, GA.
Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ
The manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and home furniture will create 205 jobs at its new manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, GA.
Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain
Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns.
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Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.