East Central Kansas

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

Food Processing

Simmons Pet Food Expanding Kansas Packaging Facility

November 2, 2017

The $38 million investment will increase the facility by 200,000 square feet and create approximately 100 new jobs in the Emporia area.

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Cape Coral – A Strategic Location

April 1, 2019

Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in the tax-friendly state of Florida, Cape Coral is a top contender for corporate relocations and business expansions for companies worldwide.

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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

Macedon Technologies To Create 147 Jobs In Virginia

Corporate Headquarters January 23, 2020

The software firm will invest $1.65 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Reston, VA.

Facing Facility Management Challenges After An Expansion

Corporate Real Estate January 23, 2020

The challenges that come with a major expansion include facility management issues associated with organizing larger spaces, plus additional workforce, equipment, and maintenance.

Michigan Strategic Fund Projects Will Create More Than 740 Jobs

Economic Development January 22, 2020

Business expansions, community revitalization projects will spur economic growth and extend Michigan’s leadership in automotive manufacturing and future mobility solutions.

Adient Investing $23.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Automotive January 17, 2020

The automotive seating maker will create approximately 330 jobs as it expands its Lexington, TN manufacturing facility for the second time since 2018.

Macedon Technologies To Create 147 Jobs In Virginia

Corporate Headquarters January 23, 2020

The software firm will invest $1.65 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Reston, VA.

China-based Minth Group To Invest $87M In Tennessee

Automotive January 21, 2020

Over the next five years, the auto parts manufacturer will create 254 new jobs in Lewisburg, TN.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

LSI’s Universal Replacement Light Poles January 24, 2020
Universal light poles from LSI are suitable for renovation and replacement applications and feature slotted holes on the base plate that can accommodate most anchor bolt patterns in the marketplace. - Read: LSI’s Universal Replacement Light Poles at FacilityExecutive.com.
Grant Will Help Find Best Classroom Environment For Learning January 23, 2020
The NSF-funded project will help researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute study how factors such as classroom temperature, ventilation, and lighting impact students. - Read: Grant Will Help Find Best Classroom Environment For Learning at FacilityExecutive.com.
MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership January 23, 2020
MetLife Investment Management's 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, DC is a Better Buildings showcase project and saves 31% annually on energy costs. - Read: MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership at FacilityExecutive.com.

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