2018 Deal 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. 2018 Deal of the Year articles below.

Awards & Rankings

Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award

January 4, 2019

New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Cape Coral – A Strategic Location

April 1, 2019

Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in the tax-friendly state of Florida, Cape Coral is a top contender for corporate relocations and business expansions for companies worldwide.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia

Manufacturing June 21, 2019

GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.

Navistar To Invest $125 Million In Alabama

Automotive June 20, 2019

The commercial truck and bus manufacturer’s expansion will bring an additional 145 jobs to Huntsville, AL.

Metalsa Structural Products Investing $6.4M In Virginia

Automotive June 19, 2019

The Mexico-based automotive solutions company will create 25 new jobs with an expansion of its Roanoke manufacturing operations in Botetourt County, VA.

PharmaCord Adding Up To 850 Jobs In Indiana

Office, IT & Call Centers June 19, 2019

The Kentucky-based healthcare company will invest more than $52 million to establish a state-of-the-art operations and call center in Jeffersonville, IN.

Navistar To Invest $125 Million In Alabama

Automotive June 20, 2019

The commercial truck and bus manufacturer’s expansion will bring an additional 145 jobs to Huntsville, AL.

Metalsa Structural Products Investing $6.4M In Virginia

Automotive June 19, 2019

The Mexico-based automotive solutions company will create 25 new jobs with an expansion of its Roanoke manufacturing operations in Botetourt County, VA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Did You Miss Our “Improving The Project Closeout Process” Webinar? June 21, 2019
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Friday Funny: Which Prom Design Are You Stuck On? June 21, 2019
The top 10 entries for this year’s Duck tape Stuck at Prom contest have been announced, so now it’s time for you to help decide the winners. - Read: Friday Funny: Which Prom Design Are You Stuck On? at FacilityExecutive.com.
AAMA Rules: Exterior Shading Devices June 21, 2019
AAMA has released a new technical information report providing design considerations for exterior shading devices such as aluminum sun shades, glass awnings, deep snap on covers, and louvered shading devices with outriggers. - Read: AAMA Rules: Exterior Shading Devices at FacilityExecutive.com.

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