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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

Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

September 25, 2019

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements.

Breaking News

Waterlogic Chooses Texas For North American Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters December 10, 2019

The drinking water dispenser company will invest $1.6 million and create up to 164 jobs in Grapevine, TX.

Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant

Manufacturing December 9, 2019

The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Pratt & Whitney Investing $30M In West Virginia Expansion

Aerospace & Defense December 9, 2019

The aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer will expand its Bridgeport, WV facility for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW800 engines.

Nashville Selected For iHeartRadio Second Digital HQ

Corporate Headquarters December 6, 2019

New York-based iHeartRadio digital is expanding its team into Nashville, TN, creating new jobs in the emerging tech hub.

Dredging To Make Virginia East Coast’s Deepest Port Begins

Ports & Free Trade Zones December 4, 2019

When dredging is complete in 2024, commercial channels serving the Norfolk Harbor will be able to simultaneously accommodate two, ultra-large container vessels.

Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant

Manufacturing December 9, 2019

The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Modulus Distributed Power & Control System December 11, 2019
The Modulus low voltage distributed power and control system provides digital control and network technologies for LED luminaires. - Read: Modulus Distributed Power & Control System at FacilityExecutive.com.
Amerlux’s People-First Solution Boosts Comfort, Productivity December 10, 2019
Amerlux's new AERUS lighting solution maximizes technological advances in electronics and optics to create better work environments that promote productivity and employee health. - Read: Amerlux’s People-First Solution Boosts Comfort, Productivity at FacilityExecutive.com.
North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath December 10, 2019
Western Specialty Contractors installed the 1,000-pound, lighted wreath on the hospital’s façade, and offers tips on how to safely install your own holiday decorations. - Read: North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath at FacilityExecutive.com.

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