Innovation Depot

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

Corporate Headquarters

Healthcare Tech Startup Expanding Alabama Headquarters

January 31, 2018

Pack Health will create 175 jobs over the next four years as part of its downtown Birmingham, AL expansion.

Workforce Development

Birmingham Workers To Receive High-Tech Job Training

December 1, 2016

The Innovate Birmingham Regional Workforce Partnership will train young adults for 925 technology jobs, with the help of $6M in federal funding.

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.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

August 12, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

Hino Motors Celebrates Opening Of West Virginia Manufacturing Plant

Automotive August 23, 2019

Over the next three years, the truck manufacturing company plans to invest $40 million and create 250 new jobs at its Mineral Wells, WV facility.

First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana

Research & Development August 22, 2019

The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis.

New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages

Location Focus August 21, 2019

All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018.

Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion

Biotech & Pharma August 19, 2019

The company, which provides additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical manufacturers, will create 110 jobs over the next five years with the expansion of its Bartlett, TN operations.

Rivacold Creating 140 Jobs In Georgia

Advanced Manufacturing August 20, 2019

The Italian refrigeration systems manufacturer will create 140 jobs and invest $5 million at its first U.S. facility in Gwinnett County, GA.

Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas

Corporate Headquarters August 21, 2019

The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Why Flexible, Open Office Furniture Is Vital For Quickly Growing Companies August 23, 2019
When done right, an open office can help the financial health of a business, and also enhance productivity and engagement for its hardworking employees. - Read: Why Flexible, Open Office Furniture Is Vital For Quickly Growing Companies at FacilityExecutive.com.
LILIN Access Control System August 23, 2019
The LILIN Access Control System is for monitoring entry to a building, resulting in a safer environment for personnel and assets. - Read: LILIN Access Control System at FacilityExecutive.com.
Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity? August 22, 2019
More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch. - Read: Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity? at FacilityExecutive.com.

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