2018 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. 2018 State of the Year articles below.

Awards & Rankings

Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year

January 3, 2019

The Commonwealth secures BF's top annual honor with a diversified and successful high-tech growth strategy.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

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

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.

Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy

Industry Focus June 19, 2019

Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.

Boise Cascade Investing $17.5M In South Carolina Expansion

Manufacturing June 13, 2019

A strategic location and access to a skilled workforce led the manufacturing company to expand its Chester County, SC facility to meet growing demand.

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.

Google Continues Growth In Texas

Office, IT & Call Centers June 18, 2019

The tech giant is increasing its presence in the Lone Star State with a new data center in Midlothian and two new office buildings in Austin.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Spacewell Introduces New Service App June 19, 2019
The Work Assistant for cleaning service app supports service providers to deliver activity-based services, based on live IoT-data. - Read: Spacewell Introduces New Service App at FacilityExecutive.com.
Three Ways To Maximize Energy Rebate Programs June 18, 2019
Looking at long-term goals and finding a service provider that understands your goals are key to maximizing benefits - Read: Three Ways To Maximize Energy Rebate Programs at FacilityExecutive.com.
Employees Prefer Variety When It Comes To Office Space June 18, 2019
Workers prefer personal, private office space, but varied office types — including both collaborative and quiet spaces — help them be as productive as possible. - Read: Employees Prefer Variety When It Comes To Office Space at FacilityExecutive.com.

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