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

Connecticut Governor’s Report: Leading From The Front

Governor's Report August 16, 2021

Connecticut succeeded in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by aggressively testing people in the early stage of the outbreak, avoiding the massive casualty levels in neighboring states.

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 1, 2021

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.

Breaking News

Knauf Insulation Expands In Central Texas

Manufacturing September 23, 2021

The global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation will build a 600,000-square-foot production facility in McGregor, TX.

Google Investing $2.1B In New York City

Office, IT & Call Centers September 23, 2021

Google will purchase the St. John’s Terminal in Manhattan, which will serve as the anchor of its new Hudson Square campus.

CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution September 22, 2021

Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years.

Kelvion Investing $3.8 Million In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing September 20, 2021

Heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion will create 74 new jobs with an expansion of its Knox County, TN facility.

Knauf Insulation Expands In Central Texas

Manufacturing September 23, 2021

The global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation will build a 600,000-square-foot production facility in McGregor, TX.

Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma

Automotive September 22, 2021

Carvana will invest $40 million in the new Oklahoma City Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC); upwards of 350 jobs will be created.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Cleaning & FM Association Partnership September 24, 2021
The ISSA cleaning industry association, International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and Informa Markets announced a partnership to best serve the global cleaning and facility management industries, providing increased value to each association’s membership. The post Cleaning & FM Association Partnership appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year September 23, 2021
The Safer Choice program helps purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. The post EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
[VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple September 23, 2021
To support workplace leaders in their return-to-office strategies, iOFFICE launched a dynamic tool to help space planners implement distancing measures: Space-Right™. Learn more. The post [VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.