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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. Innovation Districts articles below.

Feature Story

Innovation Hubs: Where Innovation Lives

October 21, 2021

An $80-billion program proposed by President Biden is aiming to spur sustainable growth by supporting the establishment of innovation centers in regions hampered by underinvestment.

Rankings & Awards

Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.

BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

Awards & Rankings December 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 1, 2021

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

Fetch Rewards To Create 200 Jobs In Alabama

Office, IT & Call Centers January 21, 2022

Consumer rewards app Fetch Rewards will invest over $1 million to open a new office and support hub in Birmingham, AL.

Ohio Lands $20B Intel Investment, Most Advanced Semiconductor Plants

Advanced Manufacturing January 21, 2022

With its two new advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, Intel will bring 3,000 jobs to Licking County, OH by by 2025.

Pay, Burnout, Stalled Career Growth Driving The Great Resignation

Surveys & Research January 20, 2022

Employee resignations are at an all-time high as nearly 40 million U.S. workers resigned during 2021 as part of "The Great Resignation."

Chief Buildings Bringing Over 100 Jobs To South Carolina

Manufacturing January 19, 2022

Metal building system maker Chief Buildings will invest $22 million to establish a manufacturing operation in the Charlotte, NC region.

Fetch Rewards To Create 200 Jobs In Alabama

Office, IT & Call Centers January 21, 2022

Consumer rewards app Fetch Rewards will invest over $1 million to open a new office and support hub in Birmingham, AL.

New ACT Customer Care Center Will Create 600 Jobs In Louisiana

Office, IT & Call Centers January 20, 2022

Advanced Call Center Technologies will invest $1.5 million to develop the customer care center in Shreveport, LA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 January 21, 2022
Impacts of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and low occupancy are affecting pest management trends in buildings. The post Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office January 21, 2022
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The post New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions January 21, 2022
Kenneth Travers of The Hartford shares 14 useful tips to help facility managers prepare their facilities for winter weather disruptions. The post Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.