Global Innovation Center

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 Innovation Center articles below.

Research & Development

Axalta Opens R&D Center In Philadelphia

November 7, 2018

The 175,000-square-foot Global Innovation Center at the Philadelphia Navy Yard is the world's largest research & development center dedicated to coatings and color.

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Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

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Site Selection

Doing Business in Greater Richmond, Virginia

October 29, 2018

Home to the headquarters of 10 Fortune 1000 companies and more with major divisional headquarters or operations, the Richmond Region has the talent required to meet any company’s needs at a fraction of the cost. Learn more at www.grpva.com.

Breaking News

Mississippi Has The Winning Formula

State Focus November 14, 2018

A business-friendly environment and a can-do cooperative spirit smooth the way for relocating companies and for those who are planning new facilities or expansions in Mississippi.

Infosys Plans Open Technology And Innovation Hub In Texas

Office, IT & Call Centers November 13, 2018

The company will open a Technology and Innovation Hub focused on the telecommunications, retail and banking sectors in Richardson, TX and hire 500 workers in the state by 2020.

A Tale Of Two Cities: Amazon Picks NYC, Northern Virginia For New HQ

Corporate Headquarters November 13, 2018

After an epic site selection process, Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across two new headquarters. Plus, Nashville lands 5,000 jobs.

Specialty Chemical Maker Investing $17M In Michigan

Research & Development November 12, 2018

Pacific Industrial Development Corp. will expand its Pittsfield Township, MI operations and create 50 high-tech jobs with help from a performance-based grant.

Miller Industries Expansion Creates 175 Jobs In Tennessee

Manufacturing November 8, 2018

Over a five-year period, the towing equipment manufacturer has made a significant investment to expand its operations in Ooltewah, TN.

A Tale Of Two Cities: Amazon Picks NYC, Northern Virginia For New HQ

Corporate Headquarters November 13, 2018

After an epic site selection process, Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across two new headquarters. Plus, Nashville lands 5,000 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Cortec EcoAir Biobased CLP November 15, 2018
EcoAir Biobased CLP is a non-toxic, “green” multifunctional cleaner/lubricant/protectant packaged in an environmentally friendly spray can. - Read: Cortec EcoAir Biobased CLP at FacilityExecutive.com.
Facilities Designed To Be FORTIFIED Against Extreme Weather November 14, 2018
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a set of building guidelines and standards for protecting against extreme weather for increased resilience. - Read: Facilities Designed To Be FORTIFIED Against Extreme Weather at FacilityExecutive.com.
Schneider Electric Enhances EcoStruxure Building Offering November 14, 2018
Additions to the company's IoT open platform for buildings in 2019 include EcoStruxure Workplace Advisor and Connected Room Solution. - Read: Schneider Electric Enhances EcoStruxure Building Offering at FacilityExecutive.com.

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