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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. aviation articles below.

Skydweller Aero Oklahoma

Aerospace & Defense

Skydweller Chooses Oklahoma City As Corporate HQ

July 1, 2020

The cutting-edge aerospace startup plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024.

Global Transpark

Aerospace & Defense

Aircraft Solutions Investing Nearly $100M In North Carolina

December 20, 2019

The company will create 475 jobs at a new subsidiary at North Carolina’s Global TransPark to recycle aircraft parts and materials.

Newport News

Aerospace & Defense

Eagle Aviation Technologies Expanding In Virginia

September 12, 2019

The composites design and fabrication company will create 75 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in the city of Newport News, VA.

Aireon, LLC

Corporate Headquarters

Aireon Relocating, Expanding HQ In Virginia

July 22, 2019

The global air traffic surveillance systems company will create more than 50 new jobs in Fairfax County, VA over the next three years.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

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.

Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

State Focus June 29, 2020

Tennessee is doing its best to transition from “temporarily closed” to “permanently open” using statewide initiatives that protect individuals and support businesses.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

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

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.

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

State Focus July 1, 2020

A new distribution facility will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs, bringing Amazon’s total employment in the state to 3,500.

Most Read

Agero To Create 900 Jobs In Tennessee

Office, IT & Call Centers June 30, 2020

The driver assistance services company will invest $2 million to expand its operations in Clarksville over the next five years

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.

Merck Animal Health Investing $100M In Kansas Expansion

Biotech & Pharma June 29, 2020

The investment will bring capital improvements, expansion of manufacturing capacity and capabilities, and advanced technology to the company's DeSoto, KS operations.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Statue Of Liberty Museum Recognized With PCI Design Award July 3, 2020
The 50,000 square foot museum and screening facility on Liberty Island was PCI's 2020 co-winner of the Specials Sustainable Design Award. - Read: Statue Of Liberty Museum Recognized With PCI Design Award at FacilityExecutive.com.
Propane For Heating And Cooling July 2, 2020
HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits. - Read: Propane For Heating And Cooling at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Changes On The Horizon For Parking Facilities July 2, 2020
Look beyond the short-term impact of COVID-19 on parking management. - Read: Five Changes On The Horizon For Parking Facilities at FacilityExecutive.com.

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