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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. Defense Production Act articles below.

Plastics & Medical Devices

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

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.

Aerospace & Defense

Quallion Opens New Lithium Ion Battery Factory In California

April 23, 2013

Factory provides domestic source of critical materials used in US government satellite batteries; expected job creation of over 50 positions at new factory.

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

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.

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.

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.