Food and Drug Administration

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

Biotech & Pharma

Nobelpharma Chooses Maryland For First Overseas Subsidiary

September 1, 2020

The Japan-based pharmaceutical and medical device company cited local industry resources as key to locating its U.S. operations in Montgomery County, MD.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

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South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility

Office, IT & Call Centers February 24, 2021

Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion

Automotive February 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.

Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA

Manufacturing February 22, 2021

Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port.

Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility

Office, IT & Call Centers February 24, 2021

Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.

Celigo Establishing Indiana Operations, Creating 150 Jobs

Office, IT & Call Centers February 17, 2021

The Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider will invest nearly $1.2 million to establish its third major North American location in Indianapolis.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Check1st Web Accessibility Testing Tool February 24, 2021
The Check1st accessibility testing tool detects barriers and errors, and guides remediation efforts, testing a website’s most critical user paths to flag web content and applications that are inaccessible to people with disabilities. - Read: Check1st Web Accessibility Testing Tool at FacilityExecutive.com.
Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet? February 23, 2021
These five tips will help create an efficient and organized janitorial closet so that custodial services can perform at peak levels. - Read: Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet? at FacilityExecutive.com.
LSI Industries Introduces Advantage Series High Bay February 23, 2021
This LED fixture product is designed to optimize illumination in high bay work environments, enhance safety, and lower energy costs. - Read: LSI Industries Introduces Advantage Series High Bay at FacilityExecutive.com.