Howard County Economic Development Authority

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

Advanced Manufacturing

Feature Story: 3D Printing Is Shaping Up

March 4, 2015

Additive manufacturing is the hottest new growth sector, promising to revolutionize how just about anything you can imagine gets made.

Business Report

Business Report: Maryland – Howard County Opens 3D Printing Prototype Lab

July 30, 2014

3D Maryland’s Innovation + Prototyping Lab is dedicated to the advancement of the hot growth sector of additive manufacturing.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry

Surveys & Research July 7, 2020

COVID-19 and economic renewal top The Counselors of Real Estate's list of issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2020-2021.

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Biotech & Pharma July 6, 2020

In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Invest In Guelph

June 24, 2020

Guelph, a city located in Ontario, Canada, is a welcoming city for any new business, offering competitive land and building development and business operating costs partnered with a variety of employment lands and buildings to suit most business needs.

Featured Location Videos

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

Frito-Lay Investing $200M In Georgia Expansion

Food Processing July 10, 2020

New York-based snack maker Frito-Lay will expand its operations in the City of Perry, GA, creating 120 new jobs in Houston County.

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

Manufacturing July 9, 2020

GE Appliances will expand production at its Appliance Park manufacturing complex in Louisville, KY. The project will create 260 new jobs.

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Corporate Headquarters July 9, 2020

The coffee company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seguin, TX, where it will create more than 90 new jobs.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Creating 300 Jobs In Delaware

Corporate Headquarters July 7, 2020

Barclays US Consumer Bank plans a $6.9 million capital investment as it expands its customer service operations in Wilmington, DE.

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Corporate Headquarters July 9, 2020

The coffee company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seguin, TX, where it will create more than 90 new jobs.

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

Manufacturing July 8, 2020

The global eye health company will invest more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, VA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

In New York State, Arena Improved From Top To Bottom July 10, 2020
The renovation of Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial facility in Syracuse, NY improved the fan experience from the seats, to the restrooms, and more. - Read: In New York State, Arena Improved From Top To Bottom at FacilityExecutive.com.
The Role Of Data In Transforming The Post-COVID Workplace July 10, 2020
Integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) are helping facility management leaders to gain a clear understanding of how to plan and utilize workspaces, for safety of occupants. - Read: The Role Of Data In Transforming The Post-COVID Workplace at FacilityExecutive.com.
HidraLink Video Wall Software July 10, 2020
HidraLink software is designed to take any open application, or applications, on a Windows PC and display them on a video wall, providing businesses a first line of defense against the spread of Coronavirus via transparent temperature monitoring. - Read: HidraLink Video Wall Software at FacilityExecutive.com.

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