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Corpus Christi Texas

Awards & Rankings

2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

February 14, 2018

A partnership between Saudi Arabian Basic Industries and Exxon chooses Corpus Christi, TX for a new $10-billion ethane cracker.

Lake Charles

Corporate Headquarters

Lotte Chemical USA Moving HQ To Southwest Louisiana

April 7, 2017

The Korea-based manufacturer will relocate its corporate offices from Houston to a location near its multi-billion dollar investment in Lake Charles, LA.

Indorama-Ventures

Capital Investment

Indorama Ventures To Invest $175M In Ethane Cracker Project Near Lake Charles, LA

September 25, 2015

Indorama Ventures will invest $175 million to renovate and restart a dormant ethane cracker west of Lake Charles, LA.

Advanced Manufacturing

Axiall Selects Louisiana For Potential $3 Billion Investment In Chemical Facilities

January 8, 2014

Ethane cracker and related derivatives plant could result in more than 2,400 new direct and indirect jobs.

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner

January 2, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org.

Breaking News

PDI Opens New Global HQ In New Jersey

Biotech & Pharma March 18, 2019

The healthcare and infection prevention company's new Bergen County, NJ headquarters includes a new state-of-the-art lab and innovation center.

Brexit Brings 70 Companies To Ireland

International March 18, 2019

Since the UK’s EU referendum in June 2016, individual investments related to Brexit have brought more than 5,000 jobs to Ireland, according to IDA Ireland.

Toyota Ramps Up U.S. Investment

Automotive March 15, 2019

By 2021, Toyota will now invest nearly $13 billion in its U.S. operations with plans to add nearly 600 new jobs at American manufacturing plants

Most Read

New Jersey Expands Brownfields And Urban Development Efforts

Economic Development March 12, 2019

The Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) will be expanded to nine new municipalities around the state, including Newark and Paterson.

DENSO Investing $9.5M In New Indiana Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution March 14, 2019

The Japan-based mobility supplier will open a new distribution center in Jeffersonville, IN, creating up to 50 new jobs by 2023.

Atlas World Group Expanding Indiana HQ

Corporate Headquarters March 12, 2019

Atlas World Group Inc. will invest more than $1.1 million to expand its Evansville, IN headquarters, adding up to 75 new jobs by 2023.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Bandit Pro Rechargeable Headlamp March 19, 2019
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Big Ass Fans Brings Back The Pivot March 18, 2019
Bring comfort to hard-to-reach work areas with the Big Ass Fans® Pivot 2.0. - Read: Big Ass Fans Brings Back The Pivot at FacilityExecutive.com.
75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace March 18, 2019
More than a third have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance, and 31 percent have had an overdose, arrest, a near-miss or an injury because of employee opioid use, according to NSC survey. - Read: 75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace at FacilityExecutive.com.

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