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Logistics & Distribution

Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia

July 11, 2019

The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state.

Automotive

RV Manufacturer Launches Second Indiana Expansion This Year

November 1, 2017

Forest River will invest $2.9 million to expand in Butler, IN, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2019.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Economic Development June 1, 2020

The new initiatives were launched to help Indiana businesses restart, adapt and stimulate long-term growth, especially small businesses and manufacturers.

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Workforce Development May 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Location Video: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia – The Perfect Place

May 1, 2020

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Manufacturing June 1, 2020

The California-based beverage company will invest $19 million in a new manufacturing, bottling, and beverage product packaging facility in Morganton, NC.

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Economic Development June 1, 2020

The new initiatives were launched to help Indiana businesses restart, adapt and stimulate long-term growth, especially small businesses and manufacturers.

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Plastics & Medical Devices May 29, 2020

The orthopedic device company will create up to 111 new jobs at the Warsaw Technology Park in Kosciusko County, IN.

POINT Biopharma Investing $25M In First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Biotech & Pharma May 26, 2020

The pharmaceutical company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Indianapolis and plans to create more than 100 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2024.

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Plastics & Medical Devices May 29, 2020

The orthopedic device company will create up to 111 new jobs at the Warsaw Technology Park in Kosciusko County, IN.

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Office, IT & Call Centers May 27, 2020

The company will create 1,500 jobs at a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, VA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Collaboration Helps Manage Health Risks June 2, 2020
Maxxess Systems has partnered with Seek Thermal to deliver a complete solution to help organizations detect health risks in real time, trigger immediate automated security system protocols, take appropriate actions in accordance with policies, and track results to completion. - Read: Collaboration Helps Manage Health Risks at FacilityExecutive.com.
Six Social Distancing Tips To Keep Employees Safe At Work June 1, 2020
OSHA has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace and help protect workers from exposure to COVID-19. - Read: Six Social Distancing Tips To Keep Employees Safe At Work at FacilityExecutive.com.
IFMA Foundation Introduces Facility Management Scholarship For Sustainability June 1, 2020
The Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional Scholarship is open to young facility management professionals. Applications are due by June 30, 2020. - Read: IFMA Foundation Introduces Facility Management Scholarship For Sustainability at FacilityExecutive.com.

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DeKalb County | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state.

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ

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Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia

RV Manufacturer Launches Second Indiana Expansion This Year

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

Featured Location Videos

Location Video: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia – The Perfect Place

Breaking News

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

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POINT Biopharma Investing $25M In First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

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