2017 State of the Year

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. 2017 State of the Year articles below.

Awards & Rankings

South Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2017 State Of The Year

January 3, 2018

The Palmetto State takes BF's top honor by doubling down on its solid manufacturing base while diversifying into new growth sectors.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP

Snapshots July 27, 2020

Mike Grundmann, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, discusses workforce development, recruitment and training, and the impact of COVID-19.

Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed

Business Report July 20, 2020

Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

December 11, 2019

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.

Featured Location Videos

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

Press Releases August 3, 2020

Atlanta is the hottest growth leader among Tech Hubs and New Orleans tops the chart of Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.

Orlando No. 1 In Business Climate, Dallas Is Top Millennial Magnet

Press Releases July 31, 2020

Orlando, FL has the Best Business Climate among large cities and Dallas tops the leaderboard of Millennial Magnets in BF's 16th Annual Rankings Report.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Investing $167M In Pennsylvania Expansion

Manufacturing July 30, 2020

The national pet food company will add new processing and packaging lines, and 94 new jobs, at its Hampden Township, PA operations.

Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion

Manufacturing July 28, 2020

Shutterfly, a digital photo products manufacturing company, will expand production and create 100 new jobs at its Galion, OH facility.

VW Opens Tradepoint Atlantic Vehicle Terminal At Port Of Baltimore

Ports & Free Trade Zones July 27, 2020

The new terminal will import and process 120,000 Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley vehicles annually, create approximately 100 jobs.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Investing $167M In Pennsylvania Expansion

Manufacturing July 30, 2020

The national pet food company will add new processing and packaging lines, and 94 new jobs, at its Hampden Township, PA operations.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Acoustical Privacy Curtain August 3, 2020
The HUSH Curtain promotes a quieter environment for healing and recovery. - Read: Acoustical Privacy Curtain at FacilityExecutive.com.
ACI Adds Shotcrete Inspector Certification July 31, 2020
The American Concrete Institute developed the program to certify personnel who prove they have advanced knowledge of shotcrete inspection practices. - Read: ACI Adds Shotcrete Inspector Certification at FacilityExecutive.com.
Retain Corporate Tenants With Cleaning They Can See July 31, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping the world, clean office spaces were already important to employees. But now, workers are even more likely to expect and value clean workplaces. - Read: Retain Corporate Tenants With Cleaning They Can See at FacilityExecutive.com.

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