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Corporate Headquarters

Indigo Ag Establishing North American HQ In Tennessee

December 18, 2018

The agricultural technology company will invest $6.6 million and create approximately 700 jobs at its new Memphis headquarters over the next three years.

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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.

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Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

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.

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Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada: Start. Grow. Thrive.

Location Focus June 17, 2019

Access, partnership, collaboration and connection in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region

Tasty Blend Foods Invests $3M In West Virginia Expansion

Food Processing June 17, 2019

The food manufacturer’s expansion of its Putnam County, WV manufacturing plant will create 20 new jobs and add a new product production line.

Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation

Automotive June 14, 2019

Planned growth of the company’s core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring more than 300 jobs to central Indiana.

Tasty Blend Foods Invests $3M In West Virginia Expansion

Food Processing June 17, 2019

The food manufacturer’s expansion of its Putnam County, WV manufacturing plant will create 20 new jobs and add a new product production line.

USDA Relocating Two Key Agencies To Kansas City Region

Business Clusters/Corridors June 13, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food & Agriculture will relocate operations from DC to KC; the project is expected to bring 568 new jobs to the area.

Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation

Automotive June 14, 2019

Planned growth of the company’s core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring more than 300 jobs to central Indiana.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

5 Essentials To Improving The Project Closeout Process June 17, 2019
Join us for this free webinar and learn about new trends and best practices for making the project closeout hand-off an easier, more efficient process. - Read: 5 Essentials To Improving The Project Closeout Process at FacilityExecutive.com.
Solar, Waste Heat Help Power Athletic Facility June 17, 2019
At Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, a new student athletic facility achieved LEED Platinum certification. - Read: Solar, Waste Heat Help Power Athletic Facility at FacilityExecutive.com.
Office Fit Outs And Connectivity June 17, 2019
Here are five ways to help reduce IT spend when setting up new office space. Plus, 10 trends shaping the digital workplace. - Read: Office Fit Outs And Connectivity at FacilityExecutive.com.

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