Governor Rick Scott

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 Rick Scott articles below.

Business Report

Maverick Boat Group Plans Florida Manufacturing Facility

April 11, 2018

MBG is augmenting its manufacturing in Florida with 277,000 square feet of new production space in Fort Pierce that will be fully operational next summer.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update

Feature Story October 14, 2020

Economic development organizations and local businesses keep finding inspiring and innovative ways to join forces to meet the most urgent needs of this unprecedented crisis.

Staying Safe And Strong In Ohio

Governor's Report October 12, 2020

When the Coronavirus arrived in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine was ready. Putting public health first, Ohio quickly established best practices for staying safe and strong, a blueprint for its recovery.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Georgia

It’s Game Day at the Georgia Ports Authority!

October 6, 2020

It’s Game Day at the GPA! Executive Director Griff Lynch will present the Georgia Ports Authority’s virtual 2020 State of the Port Address, with the latest developments in infrastructure and global trade at the Port of Savannah: 11 a.m., Oct. 22, 2020. Register for the free online event at gaports.com.

Breaking News

Pratt & Whitney Investing Over $650M In North Carolina

Aerospace & Defense October 22, 2020

The Fortune 50 aerospace company will establish a new manufacturing facility in Buncombe County, NC, creating 800 jobs by 2027.

Nor-Am Cold Storage Adds 90 New Jobs In Kansas

Logistics & Distribution October 22, 2020

Nor-Am Cold Storage has invested $30 million in a new 148,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Dodge City, KS.

Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Muscle Joins The Fight

Industry Focus October 21, 2020

In locations throughout the nation, advanced manufacturing facilities and resources are being enlisted in the fight against COVID-19.

Nor-Am Cold Storage Adds 90 New Jobs In Kansas

Logistics & Distribution October 22, 2020

Nor-Am Cold Storage has invested $30 million in a new 148,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Dodge City, KS.

GM To Invest Nearly $2B To Build EVs In Tennessee

Automotive October 20, 2020

Fully electric vehicles, including the Cadillac LYRIQ, will be built at the Spring Hill, TN plant, General Motors’ largest facility in North America.

Roche Canada Creating 500 Jobs In Ontario

Biotech & Pharma October 20, 2020

Roche will invest $381 million to establish a Global Pharma Technical Operations site at its Canadian pharmaceutical headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

High-Performance Buildings, Human Impact October 22, 2020
To achieve optimal performance, buildings need to respond to how people perform inside them. - Read: High-Performance Buildings, Human Impact at FacilityExecutive.com.
Maintaining Water Features For Safety And Efficiency October 22, 2020
If COVID-19 has caused you to pare down or shut down operations of water features, keep these tips in mind to maintain safe, efficient systems. - Read: Maintaining Water Features For Safety And Efficiency at FacilityExecutive.com.
Thermal-Sensing Touchless Time Clocks October 22, 2020
SmartLinx Thermal-Sensing Touchless Time Clocks are state-of-the-art time and attendance systems that help stop germs by detecting fevers before employees start work. - Read: Thermal-Sensing Touchless Time Clocks at FacilityExecutive.com.