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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. DeKalb County articles below.

Research & Development

Continential Investing $4M To Expand Indiana R&D Operations

August 5, 2020

Germany-based vehicle technology company Continential will create more than 45 new jobs with an expansion of its ContiTech Vibration Control business unit in DeKalb County, IN.

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.

Rankings & Awards

Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.

BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

Awards & Rankings December 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.

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Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

August 1, 2021

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.

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South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 1, 2021

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.

COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan January 24, 2022
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly. The post COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA January 24, 2022
Property management companies that perform, offer, or claim to perform regulated renovations in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities are required to obtain certification from the EPA and ensure renovations are performed by certified firms and employees. The post Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters January 24, 2022
Commercial real estate lender Walker & Dunlop's new Bethesda, MD headquarters is an example of bringing employees back to the office the right way. The post Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.