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.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

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.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner

January 2, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org.

Breaking News

Fuyao North America Opening Processing Center In South Carolina

Automotive January 17, 2019

The auto glass supplier will invest $16.1 million and create 70 new jobs at its new Greenville County, SC processing center.

Diageo North America Investing $31M In NYC Office Relocation

Office, IT & Call Centers January 16, 2019

The alcohol beverage company will invest $31 million to create a new primary North America office at 3 World Trade Center, drawing 350 jobs to New York City.

Volkswagen Will Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee

Automotive January 16, 2019

The company has selected Chattanooga as the U.S. base for its electric vehicle production and will invest $800 million in the facility.

Texas, Florida Top List Of 2018 Destination States

Surveys & Research January 14, 2019

California, Arizona and North Carolina round out the top five destination states for consumers who moved with Allied Van Lines last year.

Indiana Lands German Pet Food Manufacturer’s First U.S. Facility

Food Processing January 11, 2019

By 2024, Saturn Petcare will invest more than $38 million and create up to 200 new jobs at its first U.S. facility in Terre Haute, IN.

Oatly To Invest $40M In Utah Expansion

Food Processing January 10, 2019

The food manufacturer plans to add up to 50 jobs in Weber County over the next seven years.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Webinar: 5 Best Practices For Evaluating And Adopting Technology January 17, 2019
During this free webinar, attendees will learn about five key factors facilities professionals are using to evaluate technology, secure budget approval, and plan ahead. - Read: Webinar: 5 Best Practices For Evaluating And Adopting Technology at FacilityExecutive.com.
22TB-IP Talk-Back Speaker January 17, 2019
The 22TB-IP is a 2' x 2' drop-in ceiling tile IP speaker that enables two-way conversations and end point paging via SIP as well as standard paging and background music via multicast. - Read: 22TB-IP Talk-Back Speaker at FacilityExecutive.com.
ASHRAE Creating New Net-Zero World HQ Building January 16, 2019
ASHRAE will invest $15.7 million to renovate its new world headquarters building in metro Atlanta, GA, with the intent of being designed for net-zero energy efficiency. - Read: ASHRAE Creating New Net-Zero World HQ Building at FacilityExecutive.com.

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