Botetourt Center

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Botetourt Center articles below.

Manufacturing

Pratt Industries Investing $20M In Virginia

February 27, 2019

The company will create 50 jobs at its new packaging and shipping materials manufacturing operation in Botetourt County.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery

Economic Development September 17, 2020

Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Curative Creating More Than 300 Jobs In Texas

Biotech & Pharma September 8, 2020

With its expansion in Pflugerville, TX, Curative will hire over 300 workers to provide immediate response to the COVID-19 testing needed throughout the state.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall 2020 – A Next Generation Commerce Park

September 9, 2020

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Breaking News

Ariat Investing $40M In New Texas Regional Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters September 18, 2020

The footwear and apparel company's new regional distribution hub and corporate office will create 75 new jobs in Fort Worth, TX.

Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery

Economic Development September 17, 2020

Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters September 17, 2020

Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021.

Aphena Pharma Solutions Investing $21M In Tennessee Expansion

Biotech & Pharma September 15, 2020

Pharmaceutical packaging company Aphena Pharma Solutions will renovate and retrofit a new facility in Cookeville, TN, creating 160 new jobs.

Wheel Pros Expanding In Alabama

Automotive September 15, 2020

The aftermarket wheel supplier acquired the assets of an aluminum wheel manufacturing facility in Auburn, AL and plans to open a second U.S. operation there.

Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters September 17, 2020

Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants September 18, 2020
The Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants will help train workers and employers at 90 nonprofit organizations to recognize serious workplace hazards. - Read: OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants at FacilityExecutive.com.
Armstrong Healthy Space Solutions Available to All September 18, 2020
Facility managers seeking healthier, safer indoor spaces can turn to new Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to ease COVID-19 pandemic concerns. - Read: Armstrong Healthy Space Solutions Available to All at FacilityExecutive.com.
Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District September 18, 2020
The five-story, 159,000-square-foot Catalyst building is one of the largest zero energy buildings in North America and one of the first zero carbon buildings to be certified by the International Living Future Institute. - Read: Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District at FacilityExecutive.com.