Governor Asa Hutchison

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

Business Report

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

July 15, 2019

April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency

Canada April 30, 2021

Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains.

Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

Industry Focus April 28, 2021

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

December 4, 2020

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

April 30, 2021

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Breaking News

HudsonAlpha Launches Expansion Project At Biotech Campus

Biotech & Pharma May 13, 2021

The expansion will include a global headquarters for Discovery Life Sciences, and laboratory and greenhouse space for HudsonAlpha’s Center for Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture.

Jacksonville Delivers Bold Advantages For Fintech Firms

Economic Development May 13, 2021

With a commitment to growing world class talent, Jacksonville is an ideal location for fintech companies looking to grow and succeed.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Snapshots May 13, 2021

Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, discusses the First State's focus on innovation, and how it's attracting growing companies.

Hilmar Cheese Company Bringing 247 New Jobs To Kansas

Food Processing May 12, 2021

Hilmar Cheese Company plans to invest $460 million to build a major production facility in Dodge City, KS.

Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility To Illinois

Automotive May 7, 2021

The $70 million investment by Lion Electric will pave the way for the largest all-electric commercial vehicle production plant in the U.S., create 745 jobs.

Google Canada Plans $600M Investment In Québec

Data Centers May 11, 2021

Google Canada intends to acquire more than 154 acres of land in Beauharnois, Québec, southwest of Montréal, where it will build a data center that will employ at least 20 people.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Clorox TurboPro Electrostatic Sprayer and Disinfectant May 14, 2021
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Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff May 13, 2021
A new medical office building in Charlotte, NC had special considerations for its parking lot — stormwater runoff on a space-limited site. - Read: Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff at FacilityExecutive.com.
ARC Facilities Overview | Instantly Access and Share Facility Information May 13, 2021
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