Farming | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

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

CHS To Build Fertilizer Plant At Spiritwood, ND

September 10, 2014

The majority of the nitrogen products from the plant will serve farmer-owned cooperatives and independent farm supply retailers within a 200-mile radius of the plant in the Dakotas, parts of Minnesota, Montana and Canada.

INDUSTRY FOCUS: More Than Just Production And Plating

August 13, 2013

From quality meats to sugary treats, consumers are offered an almost endless supply of options when it comes to food. From the May/June 2013 issue.

Farmers Rice Milling Announces $13.4 Million Investment In Louisiana

February 4, 2013

The company's investment near Lake Charles will add 55,000 square feet and retain 87 jobs in Calcasieu Parish, LA.

KWIC In Manhattan, KS, Gets EDA Grant

October 5, 2012

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests $458,000 to support expanded biotechnology research and development and job creation in Manhattan, KS. Oct 5, 2012 @ 11:45 AM

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient

Industry Focus June 23, 2021

Industrial parks can mitigate social, health and environmental risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept.

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Location Spotlight: Business in Michigan

January 14, 2021

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets

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BF Location Video: Industrial Parks in Oswego County, NY

June 10, 2021

Situated in Upstate New York, Oswego County is located centrally to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, with over 80 million people within a 300-mile radius. Many factors place Oswego County at the top of the list for manufacturing clusters such as metal fabrication and food processing.

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The Importance Of Being Modern

Executive Analysis July 23, 2021

Through their policy makers, communities must create environments that encourage individuals and companies to pursue modernization, and success.

Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution July 23, 2021

Trucking company Renewable Transport Services will invest more than $20M to upgrade and equip its 100,000-square-foot Indianapolis facility.

Deli Star Establishing New Missouri HQ

Corporate Headquarters July 22, 2021

Deli Star selected St. Louis, MO for its new headquarters and manufacturing facility thanks in part to a highly-skilled and available talent pool, low business costs, and quality of life.

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Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution July 23, 2021

Trucking company Renewable Transport Services will invest more than $20M to upgrade and equip its 100,000-square-foot Indianapolis facility.

SimpliSafe To Add Second Operation, Create 250 New Jobs In Virginia

Office, IT & Call Centers July 20, 2021

Home security services company SimpliSafe will invest over $3M in a second customer security monitoring service center in Henrico County, VA.

Chewy, Inc. To Create 1,200 New Jobs In Tennessee

Logistics & Distribution July 20, 2021

Pet e-commerce company Chewy, Inc. will open its new regional fulfillment facility in Mt. Juliet, TN in 2022.

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Convention Center Hosts Safe Events With GBAC STAR Accreditation July 23, 2021
Learn how the Orange County Convention Center hosts safe events with the help of GBAC STAR™ accreditation. - Read: Convention Center Hosts Safe Events With GBAC STAR Accreditation at FacilityExecutive.com.
Opinion: Apply For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training Grants July 23, 2021
OSHA's Jim Frederick explains how the Department of Labor is helping workers through expanded OSHA training grants for non-profit organizations. - Read: Opinion: Apply For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training Grants at FacilityExecutive.com.
The New U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum In Colorado Springs July 23, 2021
Officially opened in July 2020, the museum's design is a tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story. - Read: The New U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum In Colorado Springs at FacilityExecutive.com.