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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. Appalachia articles below.

Kentucky

High-Tech Greenhouse Creating 140 Jobs In Kentucky

February 23, 2017

Hydroponics startup AppHarvest will grow produce above ground with a $50 million investment in a reclaimed mine site in Eastern Kentucky's Pike County.

Featured Location Spotlight

Featured Locations

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

August 18, 2017

Northwest Ohio is home to five certified sites tailored to the food/beverage industry. Discover the major assets of these shovel-ready sites and learn how your company can capitalize on the strategic advantages of doing business in Northwest Ohio.

Featured Location Videos

Iowa

BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business

April 6, 2017

Iowa offers opportunities as far as the eye can see, especially in bioscience, advanced manufacturing and finance. See how your company could profit from our pro-business environment.

Breaking News

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

Featured Locations August 18, 2017

Supply Chain Reaction

The Editor's Blog August 18, 2017

As the renegotiation of NAFTA begins, the hemispheric supply chain may be the biggest obstacle to major revisions.

Trucking Company Relocating HQ To Northwest Indiana

Corporate Headquarters August 17, 2017

HMD Trucking will move its corporate headquarters from Illinois to Gary, IN, creating 500 new jobs in the state by 2021.

Generac Power Systems Expanding Operations In Wisconsin

Corporate Headquarters August 15, 2017

The company will invest more than $73M and create 400 jobs over five years with help from state Enterprise Zone Tax Credits.

Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia

Logistics & Distribution August 17, 2017

Safavieh will invest $60 million in its new 1.1. million square foot Savannah, GA distribution facility.

Greenheck Group Expanding In Oklahoma

Manufacturing August 15, 2017

The company’s new Tulsa, OK campus will house manufacturing and distribution for several of the company’s products and brands, and create 75 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Friday Funny: How Do You Move A Moose? August 18, 2017
It’s a master class in moving your facility, as the Bell Museum of Natural History relocates one-of-a-kind exhibits from one University of Minnesota campus to another. - Read: Friday Funny: How Do You Move A Moose? at FacilityExecutive.com.
Does Your Breakroom Need A Makeover? August 18, 2017
Until August 29, businesses with at least 10 employees can enter to win a facelift for their breakrooms from Staples Business Advantage. - Read: Does Your Breakroom Need A Makeover? at FacilityExecutive.com.
As Facilities Roles Have Changed, So Has Recruitment August 18, 2017
Jim Lord and Wes Miller, executive search consultants with Helbling & Associates, provide insight on skills currently sought in facility executives. - Read: As Facilities Roles Have Changed, So Has Recruitment at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Appalachia | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

Hydroponics startup AppHarvest will grow produce above ground with a $50 million investment in a reclaimed mine site in Eastern Kentucky's Pike County.

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

Supply Chain Reaction

Trucking Company Relocating HQ To Northwest Indiana

Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia

Supply Chain Reaction

Trucking Company Relocating HQ To Northwest Indiana

Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia

Tyson Foods Investing $80M, Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

Location Spotlight: City Of Zibo

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

Location Spotlight: Ameren Missouri & Illinois

Supply Chain Reaction

Trucking Company Relocating HQ To Northwest Indiana

Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia

Tyson Foods Investing $80M, Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee

Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Serving The Cloud: Data Center Supply Races To Meet Demand

The Sky’s The Limit In The Lone Star State

July / August 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 4)

High-Tech Greenhouse Creating 140 Jobs In Kentucky

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business

Breaking News

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

Supply Chain Reaction

Trucking Company Relocating HQ To Northwest Indiana

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Generac Power Systems Expanding Operations In Wisconsin

Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia

Greenheck Group Expanding In Oklahoma

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

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