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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. advanced industries articles below.

State Focus

Colorado’s Advanced Industries Are Booming

November 21, 2018

The Rocky Mountain State is supporting advanced industries through phases of growth with four types of grants and two global business programs.

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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.

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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

Medacta USA To Create Over 50 Jobs At New Tennessee HQ

Plastics & Medical Devices May 21, 2019

The orthopedic and medical device maker will invest $2.5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin, TN.

Honda Aircraft Investing $15.5M In North Carolina Expansion

Aerospace & Defense May 21, 2019

The company will break ground on a new 82,000-square-foot production facility in Greensboro, NC this summer.

Two Local Companies Expanding In St. Joseph, MO

Capital Investment May 20, 2019

LifeLine Foods and Boehringer Ingelheim will each make significant investments at their St. Joseph, MO facilities, totaling more than $34 million.

Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The 425,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, TX will be completed in late 2020 and will manufacture a range of CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools using the latest manufacturing technologies to optimize productivity and sustainability.

Ebm-papst Investing $37M In Select Tennessee Certified Site

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The plant is the Germany-based company’s second U.S. location and will create 200 new jobs over the next five years in Washington County, TN.

Alabama Lands $110M DaikyoNishikawa Manufacturing Facility

Automotive May 14, 2019

The Japanese auto parts manufacturer selected Huntsville, AL for its first U.S. facility, and will create 380 jobs at the new assembly plant.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Unilever North America HQ Earns LEED Platinum Certification May 21, 2019
The sustainably-built, energy-efficient Unilever headquarters was also named Commercial LEED Project of the Year by the New Jersey chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. - Read: Unilever North America HQ Earns LEED Platinum Certification at FacilityExecutive.com.
Historic Bell Tower Restored At Little Rock, AR Church May 21, 2019
Restoration experts with Western Specialty Contractors used a stippling method to match the bell tower's original terra cotta appearance. - Read: Historic Bell Tower Restored At Little Rock, AR Church at FacilityExecutive.com.
Bacharach Gas Leak Monitoring May 21, 2019
The MGS-400 Series detects refrigerant leaks and quickly initiates alarm systems to help protect personnel and achieve compliance with safety standards. - Read: Bacharach Gas Leak Monitoring at FacilityExecutive.com.

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