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

Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency

Canada April 30, 2021

Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains.

Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

Industry Focus April 28, 2021

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.

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

April 30, 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

Texas Additive Manufacturer Expands To Neighborhood 91

Advanced Manufacturing June 21, 2021

Cumberland Additive will leverage recent growth in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors by expanding at Pittsburgh International Airport's N91 Additive Manufacturing campus.

Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier

Industry Focus June 21, 2021

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.

Kansas Dairy Ingredients Investing $45M In Kansas Expansion

Food Processing June 21, 2021

Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company will expand its operations in Southwest Kansas, creating 40 new jobs in the Hugoton community.

Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility

Logistics & Distribution June 16, 2021

The company will invest $200 million in its latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, scheduled to open by December 2022.

Gallo Winery Plans New East Coast Facility In South Carolina

Food Processing June 15, 2021

Wine and spirits company E. & J. Gallo's $423 million investment in Chester County, SC will create 496 new jobs over the next eight years.

EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory

Automotive June 17, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Synergies Between LEED, WELL Certifications And ESG Programs June 21, 2021
When evaluating goals, reference this table that examines the interplay between ESG strategy and the pursuit of LEED, WELL, and WELL Health-Safety Rating. - Read: Synergies Between LEED, WELL Certifications And ESG Programs at FacilityExecutive.com.
Investing Into Health Care Infrastructure June 21, 2021
A sector burdened by deferred facilities maintenance faces more challenges amid COVID-19. - Read: Investing Into Health Care Infrastructure at FacilityExecutive.com.
Natural Hazards And Buildings June 21, 2021
Whether hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, threats from nature call for renewed look at emergency preparedness plans. - Read: Natural Hazards And Buildings at FacilityExecutive.com.