Conservation Design Forum

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

Sketch of West Union, Iowa downtown green pilot project.

Daily News

Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award

June 5, 2015

The green pilot program will assist the community in creating sustainable practices including energy efficient measures for local businesses and green infrastructure in many projects across the city.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Nice-Pak To Create More Than 300 Jobs In Arkansas

Manufacturing November 23, 2020

The wet wipe maker will increase manufacturing capacity at its Jonesboro, AR facility to meet the unprecedented need for its products due to the the COVID-19 pandemic.

$590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina

Plastics & Medical Devices November 20, 2020

In response to COVID-19, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will loan the company $590 million to build a facility in Research Triangle Park.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Georgia

It’s Game Day at the Georgia Ports Authority!

October 6, 2020

It’s Game Day at the GPA! Executive Director Griff Lynch will present the Georgia Ports Authority’s virtual 2020 State of the Port Address, with the latest developments in infrastructure and global trade at the Port of Savannah: 11 a.m., Oct. 22, 2020. Register for the free online event at gaports.com.

Breaking News

Georgia Ports Authority Reaches Milestone On Mason Mega Rail Terminal

Ports & Free Trade Zones November 30, 2020

Rail cars are now traveling newly installed track linking Garden City Terminal’s Chatham and Mason rail yards, which boosts on-terminal storage capacity by 35 percent.

Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia

Manufacturing November 30, 2020

The Italy-based metal packaging manufacturing company Gruppo Fanti will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, creating 40 new full-time jobs.

Business Facilities’ 2020 Deal Of The Year Deadline Extended

Awards & Rankings November 30, 2020

Submissions will be accepted for Business Facilities’ 2020 Deal of the Year Awards until December 7, 2020. Awards will be announced in 2021 and featured in the January/February 2021 issue of Business Facilities.

World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois

Agriculture November 24, 2020

Innovafeed and ADM will establish a new livestock feed production facility and headquarters in Decatur, IL, expanding sustainable agriculture solutions and creating more than 280 jobs in the region.

Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia

Manufacturing November 30, 2020

The Italy-based metal packaging manufacturing company Gruppo Fanti will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, creating 40 new full-time jobs.

DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia

Manufacturing November 24, 2020

An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

The Importance Of Surge Protective Devices For Your Facility November 30, 2020
New resources from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) show how surge protective devices can prevent damage, downtime, and lost revenue. - Read: The Importance Of Surge Protective Devices For Your Facility at FacilityExecutive.com.
Facilities Earn GBAC STAR Accreditation November 30, 2020
More than 100 new facilities have achieved GBAC STAR accreditation for their comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention for their staff and their building. - Read: Facilities Earn GBAC STAR Accreditation at FacilityExecutive.com.
Automated UV Disinfection November 30, 2020
Nexos Intelligent Disinfection connects with UVC lighting, sensors, access control, and other hardware to create an automated process to disinfect spaces safely. - Read: Automated UV Disinfection at FacilityExecutive.com.