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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

Ohio

Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

June 19, 2017

Rural Millennials, admittedly a smaller percentage of 18- to 35-year-olds, are rarely acknowledged in the media. Yet it is precisely this cohort that will sustain, enhance, and expand Ohio’s manufacturing sector, which is predominately located in small towns and rural areas.

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

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Manufacturing June 23, 2017

ATIO USA will open a new manufacturing facility in Clewiston, FL creating 39 new jobs.

Brexit Fashion Statement

The Editor's Blog June 23, 2017

The economic impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union is coming into focus, with down arrows proliferating in key indicators.

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Manufacturing June 22, 2017

Steyr Arms will add a manufacturing component to its Bessemer, AL firearms assembly and distribution operations.

Indiana, Rolls-Royce, Purdue Team Up To Launch Nation’s Most Advanced Turbine Lab

Public-Private Partnerships June 19, 2017

A new $24 million public-private partnership will establish the nation’s most advanced turbine lab for compact gas turbine engines at Purdue University.

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Manufacturing June 23, 2017

ATIO USA will open a new manufacturing facility in Clewiston, FL creating 39 new jobs.

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Manufacturing June 22, 2017

Steyr Arms will add a manufacturing component to its Bessemer, AL firearms assembly and distribution operations.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

OSHA Seeking Feedback On Voluntary Protection Programs June 23, 2017
OSHA will hold a public meeting next month to solicit suggestions for strengthening its Voluntary Protection Programs. - Read: OSHA Seeking Feedback On Voluntary Protection Programs
Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts June 23, 2017
Eight Las Vegas properties in the MGM Resorts International portfolio have earned the highest level of this certification from the Green Building Initiative. - Read: Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts
Kisi Access Control Integrates With Google Apps June 23, 2017
The manufacturer of physical access control systems offers customers the ability to integrate this security with their facilities' Google Directory and Google Calendar information. - Read: Kisi Access Control Integrates With Google Apps

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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.

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Brexit Fashion Statement

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Tech Hiring Could Be A Challenge For Second Half Of 2017

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Brexit Fashion Statement

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Tech Hiring Could Be A Challenge For Second Half Of 2017

Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

Location Spotlight: City Of Zibo

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

Location Spotlight: Ameren Missouri & Illinois

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Brexit Fashion Statement

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Tech Hiring Could Be A Challenge For Second Half Of 2017

Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise

Making Waves: Building A Water Management Mecca

Building A Biotech Rebound

May / June 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 3)

High-Tech Greenhouse Creating 140 Jobs In Kentucky

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business

Breaking News

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Brexit Fashion Statement

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

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Indiana, Rolls-Royce, Purdue Team Up To Launch Nation’s Most Advanced Turbine Lab

Aluminum Recycling, Manufacturing Company Investing $26M In Florida

Firearms Manufacturer To Invest $2.9M In Alabama

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

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