Downtown Memphis Commission

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

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.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Innovation At ILC Dover

Manufacturing June 30, 2020

Legendary Delaware manufacturer has introduced a new product, the EZ BioHood, to protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

State Focus June 29, 2020

Tennessee is doing its best to transition from “temporarily closed” to “permanently open” using statewide initiatives that protect individuals and support businesses.

Featured Location Spotlight

Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

Featured Location Videos

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

State Focus July 1, 2020

A new distribution facility will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs, bringing Amazon’s total employment in the state to 3,500.

Skydweller Chooses Oklahoma City As Corporate HQ

Aerospace & Defense July 1, 2020

The cutting-edge aerospace startup plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024.

Agero To Create 900 Jobs In Tennessee

Office, IT & Call Centers June 30, 2020

The driver assistance services company will invest $2 million to expand its operations in Clarksville over the next five years

TTI Floor Care Investing $20M In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing June 25, 2020

The company's expansion project will add multiple production lines and products, and create 500 jobs over a five-year period in Cookeville, TN.

Skydweller Chooses Oklahoma City As Corporate HQ

Aerospace & Defense July 1, 2020

The cutting-edge aerospace startup plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024.

AFS To Create Up To 1,400 Jobs At New Missouri Facility

Office, IT & Call Centers June 25, 2020

Accenture Federal Services will open a new Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, MO to serve U.S. federal government clients.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Feevr Non-Contact Thermal Imaging July 2, 2020
feevr is a quick and effective artificial intelligence (AI) based system for screening and detecting individuals with elevated skin temperature. - Read: Feevr Non-Contact Thermal Imaging at FacilityExecutive.com.
Energizing Facility Improvements July 1, 2020
Tackling energy projects can be eased with energy service performance contracts. - Read: Energizing Facility Improvements at FacilityExecutive.com.
Future Proof Access Control July 1, 2020
Electronic access control manufacturers are working overtime to create products that will continue to work in tomorrow’s advanced, high-security environment. - Read: Future Proof Access Control at FacilityExecutive.com.

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