Industrial Parks

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

Recent Issues

September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)

October 3, 2019

The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks.

Corporate Real Estate

Business Parks: Cost-Effective Communities

August 9, 2016

Business, research and industrial parks are development magnets for clusters of like-minded businesses looking for the perfect environment to expand

Asia-Pacific

FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

July 10, 2013

Many site selectors are surprised to learn the country is an economic leader in Asia and a top-shelf business destination. From the May/June 2013 issue.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

September 25, 2019

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements.

Breaking News

Hyosung Heavy Industries Locating First U.S. Production Facility In Tennessee

Foreign Direct Investment December 13, 2019

The South Korea-based company will invest $86.9 million and create 410 new jobs in Memphis over the next seven years.

Kansas Picked For $200M Walmart Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution December 12, 2019

The retail giant will create 300 full-time jobs at its new distribution center at the Kanza Fire Commerce Park in Topeka, KS.

Refresco Investing $12M In Oklahoma Expansion

Manufacturing December 11, 2019

The independent bottler will add 75 new jobs at its Fort Gibson, OK manufacturing operation.

Nice-Pak Products Adding 90 Jobs In Indiana

Manufacturing December 11, 2019

The New York-based wet wipes manufacturer will expand its operations in Mooresville, IN with help from up to $900,000 in conditional tax credits from the state.

Kansas Picked For $200M Walmart Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution December 12, 2019

The retail giant will create 300 full-time jobs at its new distribution center at the Kanza Fire Commerce Park in Topeka, KS.

Hyosung Heavy Industries Locating First U.S. Production Facility In Tennessee

Foreign Direct Investment December 13, 2019

The South Korea-based company will invest $86.9 million and create 410 new jobs in Memphis over the next seven years.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

ThermalWell Food Heating Technology December 16, 2019
The newly revised ThermalWell drop-in heating system improves on its low-wattage use with an even more efficient method of heating. - Read: ThermalWell Food Heating Technology at FacilityExecutive.com.
Friday Funny: Don’t Be A Bad Santa December 13, 2019
If your weekend plans include shopping for your facility's holiday gift exchange, here are 12 Secret Santa presents you should not add to your list, courtesy of FitSmallBusiness.com. - Read: Friday Funny: Don’t Be A Bad Santa at FacilityExecutive.com.
Cost And Education Challenge, But Green Buildings Are Here To Stay December 13, 2019
Green buildings are viewed as common practice in a recent survey by STO Building Group — not one respondent said the movement is a passing fad. - Read: Cost And Education Challenge, But Green Buildings Are Here To Stay at FacilityExecutive.com.

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