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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. Jackson County articles below.

Manufacturing

GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia

June 21, 2019

GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.

Automotive

Aisin Drivetrain Investing $16M In Indiana Expansion

February 7, 2018

The Japan-owned manufacturer of automotive and heavy equipment parts will expand its Crothersville, IN operations, creating nearly 50 jobs.

Alabama

Google to Build $600 Million Alabama Data Center

June 25, 2015

Google will build a $600 million data center in Alabama’s Jackson County, creating up to 100 jobs at a facility powered by renewable energy.

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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.

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Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Corporate Headquarters July 16, 2019

The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters.

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Logistics & Distribution July 15, 2019

The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Business Report July 15, 2019

April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs.

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

Logistics & Distribution July 12, 2019

The $55 million investment in Forest Park, GA is expected to create more than 400 new jobs.

Gerhardi Opens First U.S. Plant In Alabama

Automotive July 11, 2019

The German auto supplier invested $41.6 million and will employ up to 235 employees at the Montgomery, AL manufacturing facility.

Fujifilm Opens Medical Device, IT Groups HQ In Massachusetts

Corporate Headquarters July 10, 2019

The move to Lexington, MA marks the first time Fujifilm's various healthcare groups—computed tomography, digital radiography, women's health, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and medical IT—will be headquartered in a single location.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Bell Introduces Swivel Floodlights July 17, 2019
The LL1200 and LL800 series are swivel LED floodlights for landscape, architectural, or security lighting in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications. - Read: Bell Introduces Swivel Floodlights at FacilityExecutive.com.
Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture July 16, 2019
The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks. - Read: Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools July 16, 2019
Gaining real-time visibility across locations can be accelerated by digitizing outdated manual workflows and deploying intelligent tools that connect granular data from the field. - Read: Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Jackson County | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

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Maryland: Expanding Opportunity For An Expanding Workforce

Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business

GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia

Aisin Drivetrain Investing $16M In Indiana Expansion

Google to Build $600 Million Alabama Data Center

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

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Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

Breaking News

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

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