Global Competitiveness Index

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

Advanced Manufacturing

U.S. Expected To Be Top Manufacturing Nation By 2020

December 8, 2015

The U.S. is expected to become the most competitive manufacturing nation over the next five years, with the current leader China sliding into second position, according to Deloitte Global's upcoming 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index report.

Awards & Rankings

U.S. Drops Two Spots In Latest Global Competitiveness Report

September 5, 2012

With their number one and two rankings, Switzerland and Singapore maintain their top spots while the U.S. drops to seventh. Sep 5, 2012 @ 1:47 PM

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Workforce Development May 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.

Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace

Economic Development May 21, 2020

Since launching in early May, the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Location Video: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia – The Perfect Place

May 1, 2020

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Plastics & Medical Devices May 29, 2020

The orthopedic device company will create up to 111 new jobs at the Warsaw Technology Park in Kosciusko County, IN.

Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ

Corporate Headquarters May 28, 2020

Healthcare technology company Forcura will invest $2.15 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Manufacturing May 27, 2020

The Belgian personal care company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing site in Rockingham County, NC, creating 403 jobs.

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Office, IT & Call Centers May 27, 2020

The company will create 1,500 jobs at a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, VA.

Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana

Plastics & Medical Devices May 29, 2020

The orthopedic device company will create up to 111 new jobs at the Warsaw Technology Park in Kosciusko County, IN.

POINT Biopharma Investing $25M In First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Biotech & Pharma May 26, 2020

The pharmaceutical company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Indianapolis and plans to create more than 100 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2024.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

New Safe Distance Flooring Line Helps Businesses Re-Open May 29, 2020
Safe Distance Flooring™ is a simple-to-install, semi-permanent way to encourage safe distancing behaviors by customers and workers, while delivering more comforting shopping experiences. - Read: New Safe Distance Flooring Line Helps Businesses Re-Open at FacilityExecutive.com.
Perdue Farms Shares CDC Report Following Virginia Facility Tours May 29, 2020
Perdue Farms recently gave the CDC a tour of its Accomac, VA poultry processing facility to share the safety measures the company implemented to protect its workers from COVID-19. - Read: Perdue Farms Shares CDC Report Following Virginia Facility Tours at FacilityExecutive.com.
Cleaning Tax Credit For Businesses Introduced In U.S. House Of Representatives May 29, 2020
The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit for businesses would offset the costs of cleaning services, purchasing cleaning products, and sanitary-related equipment, as well as training. - Read: Cleaning Tax Credit For Businesses Introduced In U.S. House Of Representatives at FacilityExecutive.com.

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