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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 materials articles below.

Foreign Direct Investment

Mersen To Invest $65M In New Tennessee Manufacturing Operations

November 12, 2019

The French advanced materials and electrical power company will create approximately 100 jobs in Columbia, TN.

State Focus

New York: Building a High Tech Future In The Empire State

May 24, 2017

The Empire State is busy building a high-tech future that includes a $5-billion advanced materials sector, more than 100,000 advanced manufacturing jobs and the top hub for research in semiconductors and nanotechnology.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Business in Michigan

January 14, 2021

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Protecting Building Exteriors February 26, 2021
Preventive, ongoing façade maintenance is vital to proper function and desired appearance. - Read: Protecting Building Exteriors at FacilityExecutive.com.
IAQ And Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems February 26, 2021
To deliver on ventilation and energy efficiency conditions, facility managers may consider DOAS units for their buildings. - Read: IAQ And Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems at FacilityExecutive.com.
Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas February 25, 2021
With these simple sustainable groundskeeping ideas, grounds and facilities departments can show they care about practices that are economically and environmentally viable. - Read: Three Sustainable Groundskeeping Ideas at FacilityExecutive.com.