2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act articles below.

Feature Story

Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity

October 7, 2019

The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec

Canada January 25, 2021

SAP Labs Canada will open a research and development office in Montreal; Amazon adds five new facilities and 1,000 jobs.

Civica To Create 186 Jobs With New Virginia Pharmaceutical Facility

Biotech & Pharma January 22, 2021

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Civica Inc. will build a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the City of Petersburg, VA.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Invest In Guelph

June 24, 2020

Guelph, a city located in Ontario, Canada, is a welcoming city for any new business, offering competitive land and building development and business operating costs partnered with a variety of employment lands and buildings to suit most business needs.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec

Canada January 25, 2021

SAP Labs Canada will open a research and development office in Montreal; Amazon adds five new facilities and 1,000 jobs.

Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation

Surveys & Research January 25, 2021

While Millennials prioritize better hardware, Gen X wants more flexible work schedules to care for their families and Baby Boomers want a raise, finds the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study.

Plug Power Inc. To Build New Innovation Center In New York State

Energy January 22, 2021

Plug Power Inc.'s $125 million project will create almost 380 jobs at a new state-of-the-art facility in Monroe County, NY.

Plug Power Inc. To Build New Innovation Center In New York State

Energy January 22, 2021

Plug Power Inc.'s $125 million project will create almost 380 jobs at a new state-of-the-art facility in Monroe County, NY.

Arq Investing $40M In Innovative Fuel Facility In Louisiana

Energy January 20, 2021

Energy technology company Arq will develop a new industrial facility in St. Rose, LA to produce its proprietary Arq Fuel product.

Uzin Utz To Build Second North American Manufacturing Facility In Texas

Manufacturing January 21, 2021

Uzin Utz, a manufacturer of floor covering products, will invest $34M in a 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waco, TX.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Gate & Fence Self-Closing Hinges January 26, 2021
TruClose Round Heavy Duty adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences include two options that self-close heavy or high-traffic gates weighing up to 154 pounds. - Read: Gate & Fence Self-Closing Hinges at FacilityExecutive.com.
Aquaverve Launches Touchless Water Cooler Line January 25, 2021
The two models in Aquaverve's new touchless water cooler product line promote safer businesses, schools, and gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: Aquaverve Launches Touchless Water Cooler Line at FacilityExecutive.com.
Stars Promote Safer Indoor Spaces Through WELL Health-Safety Rating January 25, 2021
Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, and Robert DeNiro are among the celebrity ambassadors raising awareness about facilities that prioritize the health and safety of their staff and visitors. - Read: Stars Promote Safer Indoor Spaces Through WELL Health-Safety Rating at FacilityExecutive.com.