Greater Rochester

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

Advanced Manufacturing

State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

May 12, 2016

A $2.8-million investment from Innovate NY—matched by $21.5 million in private equity—is spurring the development of a biotech cluster in New York City.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Free Webinar: The Labor Market In A Remote Economy

Event News September 22, 2020

Learn best practices site selectors can use to analyze labor market trends in real time and to evaluate workforce availability before choosing a location for a major project.

Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond

Utilities September 21, 2020

As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper.

Business Facilities 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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall 2020 – A Next Generation Commerce Park

September 9, 2020

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

Arizona: Silicon Makes Gold In The Copper State

State Focus September 28, 2020

Businesses choosing to locate their next facility in Arizona will discover there’s gold in the Copper State.

Air Products Provides World’s Leading LNG Technology From Palmetto, FL

Manufacturing September 28, 2020

Air Products recently completed an expansion of its manufacturing facility at Port Manatee on Florida’s West Coast to meet the needs of the ever-growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin

Manufacturing September 25, 2020

The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI.

Porsche Expanding North American HQ In Georgia

Automotive September 25, 2020

The multi-million dollar project will add a service center, restoration facility, and experience center adjacent to the company's North American Headquarters near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Campbell Soup Company Invests $40M In Ohio Expansion

Food Processing September 22, 2020

Campbell Soup Company's investment in its Willard, OH manufacturing facility expanded Goldfish production and added 40 new jobs.

Gerber Products Investing $36M In Michigan Expansion

Food Processing September 24, 2020

The baby food maker will expand its Fremont, MI manufacturing facility, creating 50 new jobs in the process.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Remote Operations Broaden Appeal As Enduring Workplace Option September 28, 2020
Eighty-two percent of business executives say their companies will not be reducing office space in the coming year, according to a new AICPA survey. - Read: Remote Operations Broaden Appeal As Enduring Workplace Option at FacilityExecutive.com.
ANSI Board Can Now Recognize Apprenticeship Programs September 28, 2020
As a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE), the ANSI National Accreditation Board can now evaluate and recognize Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, including those in facilities management. - Read: ANSI Board Can Now Recognize Apprenticeship Programs at FacilityExecutive.com.
Survey On Public Restroom Hygiene Habits, From Dyson September 28, 2020
The global survey found the main frustrations for restroom visitors are unclean toilets; lack of tissue paper; and unclean common areas. - Read: Survey On Public Restroom Hygiene Habits, From Dyson at FacilityExecutive.com.