disease prevention

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

Biotech & Pharma

Oxitec To Build Mosquito Egg Production Unit In UK

September 19, 2017

The $9.5M Oxfordshire, UK facility will have the capacity to generate one billion Friendly™ Aedes mosquito eggs per week.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

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

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility

Office, IT & Call Centers February 24, 2021

Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion

Automotive February 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.

Celigo Establishing Indiana Operations, Creating 150 Jobs

Office, IT & Call Centers February 17, 2021

The Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider will invest nearly $1.2 million to establish its third major North American location in Indianapolis.

Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion

Automotive February 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.

Scentsy Creating 200 Jobs In South Carolina

Logistics & Distribution February 18, 2021

Scented product distributor Scentsy will invest $6 million to establish storage and distribution operations in York County, SC.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Check1st Web Accessibility Testing Tool February 24, 2021
The Check1st accessibility testing tool detects barriers and errors, and guides remediation efforts, testing a website’s most critical user paths to flag web content and applications that are inaccessible to people with disabilities. - Read: Check1st Web Accessibility Testing Tool at FacilityExecutive.com.
Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet? February 23, 2021
These five tips will help create an efficient and organized janitorial closet so that custodial services can perform at peak levels. - Read: Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet? at FacilityExecutive.com.
LSI Industries Introduces Advantage Series High Bay February 23, 2021
This LED fixture product is designed to optimize illumination in high bay work environments, enhance safety, and lower energy costs. - Read: LSI Industries Introduces Advantage Series High Bay at FacilityExecutive.com.