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

Advanced Manufacturing

Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

April 12, 2016

With so many locations embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative development strategies, it was hard to pare down the worthy nominees for our economic development awards festival. Here are the folks who made the cut, the best of the best in the applications of smart practices for sustainable growth.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched

Economic Development July 15, 2020

The mayor, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and WorkSource Atlanta, created the initiative to help Atlanta families and hometown businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Featured Location Spotlight

Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

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

Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire

Regional Focus July 15, 2020

Nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a red-hot center of innovation Is thriving in Claremont, NH.

One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched

Economic Development July 15, 2020

The mayor, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and WorkSource Atlanta, created the initiative to help Atlanta families and hometown businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harrington Investing $2.4M In Indiana Expansion

Logistics & Distribution July 14, 2020

The national industrial product distributor will create up to 20 new jobs at a distribution center in New Haven, IN that will serve its operations across the Great Lakes region.

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.

One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched

Economic Development July 15, 2020

The mayor, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and WorkSource Atlanta, created the initiative to help Atlanta families and hometown businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

NanoPrime Multi-Purpose, Nontoxic Rust Converter July 16, 2020
NanoPrime is a rust-killing base primer now available for usage by companies in the offshore, maritime, infrastructure, shipping, and mining industries. - Read: NanoPrime Multi-Purpose, Nontoxic Rust Converter at FacilityExecutive.com.
Federal Employees Who Telework Are More Productive, Motivated July 15, 2020
Nearly 70 percent of federal employees who telework want to increase telework, only three percent want to telework less than they did prior to COVID-19, finds a new survey from Eagle Hill Consulting. - Read: Federal Employees Who Telework Are More Productive, Motivated at FacilityExecutive.com.
LED Lighting Upgrade Will Save Manufacturer $150K Per Year July 15, 2020
The retrofit will improve light levels at WernerCo’s 500,000-square-foot facility and lower the Midwest location’s lighting bill by 60% - Read: LED Lighting Upgrade Will Save Manufacturer $150K Per Year at FacilityExecutive.com.

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