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Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. 2thinknow articles below.

Surveys & Research

Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named

August 17, 2018

Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa

Biotech & Pharma October 12, 2021

Moderna will build a state-of-the-art mRNA facility in Africa with the goal of producing up to 500 million doses of vaccines each year at the 50 µg dose level.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC

Snapshots October 1, 2021

Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 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

Aerospace Industry Takes Flight In Charlotte County

Aerospace & Defense December 3, 2021

Aerospace takes off in Charlotte County, Florida with Charlotte Technical College’s aviation mechanic training.

New Mexico: Intel Plans $3.5 Billion Expansion In Rio Rancho

Business Report December 2, 2021

Semiconductor giant Intel will create 700 high-wage jobs at its chip fab in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Hootsuite To Create More Than 60 Jobs With New Atlanta Office

Georgia December 1, 2021

Canadian software as a service (SaaS) company Hootsuite will launch its new space in Atlanta's Tech Square by early 2022.

AirTrunk Unveils Tokyo Data Center, Set To Be Largest In Japan

Data Centers November 30, 2021

Australian AirTrunk has established its first data center in Japan; the sprawling Tokyo complex will become the country's largest data campus.

Transcom To Establish North American Presence In South Carolina

Office, IT & Call Centers December 1, 2021

Customer service specialist Transcom will begin expanding its operations to the North American market with new office space in Greenville County, SC.

U.S. Tech Firm Helm360 Expands Operations In Costa Rica

Foreign Direct Investment November 29, 2021

Global tech innovator Helm360 will continue to expand its Costa Rican operations with a new $3.5 million facility in Pérez Zeledón.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

NYC Department Of Buildings Examines Drone Use For Inspections December 2, 2021
New report looks at the potential for this technology to be used for building façade inspections. Currently, legal drone use in New York City is restricted to approved government agencies in response to specific emergencies. The post NYC Department Of Buildings Examines Drone Use For Inspections appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
eBook: Why Mobile Access Control Is The Essential Property Upgrade December 2, 2021
Learn how to improve the life of your tenants and yourself by investing in a cloud-based, mobile access control system. The post eBook: Why Mobile Access Control Is The Essential Property Upgrade appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period December 1, 2021
The comment period for OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard has been extended to mid-January. The post OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.