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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. Alexa articles below.

Research & Development

Amazon Expanding Pittsburgh Tech Hub, Creating 125 New Jobs

February 26, 2018

The Pittsburgh tech hub—which invents and builds new products and services for Amazon customers—will add 125 new tech jobs, doubling its workforce.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Biotech & Pharma July 6, 2020

In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

Feature Story July 6, 2020

Companies are building digital training programs and creating ecosystems of “learning partners” to produce and deliver digital content to a broad base of employees.

Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

December 11, 2019

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Biotech & Pharma July 6, 2020

In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

Feature Story July 6, 2020

Companies are building digital training programs and creating ecosystems of “learning partners” to produce and deliver digital content to a broad base of employees.

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Manufacturing July 2, 2020

With its second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019, the chocolate company will create 110 new jobs in Augusta County, VA.

Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

Corporate Headquarters July 2, 2020

The fast-growing healthcare enterprise will invest more than $1 billion in Mecklenburg County, NC.

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Innovation At ILC Dover

Manufacturing June 30, 2020

Legendary Delaware manufacturer has introduced a new product, the EZ BioHood, to protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Manufacturing July 2, 2020

With its second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019, the chocolate company will create 110 new jobs in Augusta County, VA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Lochinvar Monitors Fuel/Air Ratio July 7, 2020
RealTime O2 Feedback™ technology constantly monitors the fuel/air ratio when the boiler is running, and provides a real-time report to allow for instant adjustments. - Read: Lochinvar Monitors Fuel/Air Ratio at FacilityExecutive.com.
CertainTeed Launches Ecophon Hygiene Advance Wall July 6, 2020
Designed for the rigors of everyday maintenance, Ecophon Hygiene Advance Wall is the only acoustic wall panel that satisfies FGI guidelines for use in restricted areas in healthcare spaces. - Read: CertainTeed Launches Ecophon Hygiene Advance Wall at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Key Considerations For Remote Video Inspection Programs July 6, 2020
New infographic from NFPA highlights Remote Video Inspection steps as authorities open buildings and tackle inspection, testing, and maintenance. - Read: Five Key Considerations For Remote Video Inspection Programs at FacilityExecutive.com.

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The Pittsburgh tech hub—which invents and builds new products and services for Amazon customers—will add 125 new tech jobs, doubling its workforce.

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

Corporate Headquarters: Base Camps for Business

Amazon Expanding Pittsburgh Tech Hub, Creating 125 New Jobs

Business Facilities & COVID-19

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

COVID-19 Interactive Map

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

Breaking News

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

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Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Innovation At ILC Dover

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

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