Economic Development Corporation of Lea County

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

State Focus

New Mexico’s Energy Capital

June 5, 2018

Lea County, which produces more oil than 43 U.S. states, is a leading hub for all types of energy—including a $4-billion facility to process uranium from nuclear reactor fuel.

Featured Location Spotlight

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.

Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall Commerce Park – Charleston, SC

February 14, 2020

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Breaking News

Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio

Corporate Headquarters February 21, 2020

The company will build a new a new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a new R&D center in Brecksville, creating an estimated 400 news jobs.

Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion

Aerospace & Defense February 21, 2020

The aerospace company will expand its operations the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Denton County, TX, creating about 50 jobs in the process.

Niagara Bottling Investing $70M In South Carolina

Food Processing February 20, 2020

The beverage manufacturer will create 70 new jobs at its new operations in Florence, SC.

Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion

Aerospace & Defense February 21, 2020

The aerospace company will expand its operations the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Denton County, TX, creating about 50 jobs in the process.

Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio

Corporate Headquarters February 21, 2020

The company will build a new a new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a new R&D center in Brecksville, creating an estimated 400 news jobs.

Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee

Aerospace & Defense February 18, 2020

Over the next five years, the commercial airline will bring nearly 350 jobs to Williamson County, TN as it relocates the Operations Control Center (OCC) from Florida.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

GSH Group Celebrates 125 Years In 2020 February 21, 2020
Founded in England, George S. Hall, Inc., better known as GSH Group, a global integrated facilities management company marks 125 years of service. - Read: GSH Group Celebrates 125 Years In 2020 at FacilityExecutive.com.
U.S. Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Highlights An Industry Transforming February 21, 2020
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks utilities on 20 metrics based on 2018 performance, programs, and policies. Leading the way: National Grid Massachusetts and Eversource Massachusetts, tied for first place. - Read: U.S. Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Highlights An Industry Transforming at FacilityExecutive.com.
Friday Funny: Duct Tape Prom Fashion Still Sticking Around February 21, 2020
It's the 20th anniversary of the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, and creative teens are sticking with it to compete for nearly $25,000 in scholarships and prizes. - Read: Friday Funny: Duct Tape Prom Fashion Still Sticking Around at FacilityExecutive.com.

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