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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.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Free Webinar: The Labor Market In A Remote Economy

Event News September 22, 2020

Learn best practices site selectors can use to analyze labor market trends in real time and to evaluate workforce availability before choosing a location for a major project.

Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond

Utilities September 21, 2020

As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper.

Business Facilities 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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Camp Hall 2020 – A Next Generation Commerce Park

September 9, 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

ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin

Manufacturing September 25, 2020

The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI.

Porsche Expanding North American HQ In Georgia

Automotive September 25, 2020

The multi-million dollar project will add a service center, restoration facility, and experience center adjacent to the company's North American Headquarters near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Did You Miss Our “Are We Ready For The Drone Age” Webinar?

Event News September 24, 2020

Get the most up-to-date information on the state of play in the UAS field from someone who has a seat at the table where key decisions are made: Mark Blanks, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech.

Most Read

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts To Create 150 Jobs In Indiana

Automotive September 23, 2020

Automotive and truck parts supplier Midwest Truck & Auto Parts has selected a 125,000-square-foot facility in Lake County, IN for its Midwest expansion.

Huntington Ingalls Industries To Create 250 Jobs In Virginia

Aerospace & Defense September 23, 2020

Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, will establish an unmanned systems facility in Hampton, VA.

Campbell Soup Company Invests $40M In Ohio Expansion

Food Processing September 22, 2020

Campbell Soup Company's investment in its Willard, OH manufacturing facility expanded Goldfish production and added 40 new jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Ready To Vote? America’s Top 10 Restrooms For 2020 Revealed September 25, 2020
Cintas invites you to vote for your favorite restroom in its 19th annual America’s Best Restroom Contest. - Read: Ready To Vote? America’s Top 10 Restrooms For 2020 Revealed at FacilityExecutive.com.
EPA Awards For Green Power, Refrigeration Impact, And Safer Chemicals September 25, 2020
The U.S. EPA announced notable projects by organizations and facilities making environmentally-friendly strides in green power, green refrigeration, and products with safer chemicals. - Read: EPA Awards For Green Power, Refrigeration Impact, And Safer Chemicals at FacilityExecutive.com.
Edge Computing Design And Operation Guide Released September 25, 2020
ASHRAE has created a technical bulletin to help mitigate the adverse environmental conditions that can compromise reliability and uptime of IT equipment. - Read: Edge Computing Design And Operation Guide Released at FacilityExecutive.com.