LEED-certified cities

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

New Mexico

City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification

June 12, 2020

The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

December 4, 2020

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.

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South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

CGI Investing $27M In New Tennessee IT Delivery Center

Office, IT & Call Centers March 1, 2021

Global IT and business consulting company CGI will create 300 jobs at its new IT delivery center in Knox County, TN.

Electric Vehicles: Charging To The Top

Industry Focus March 1, 2021

Electric vehicles are no longer the wave of a distant future: 2021 will be a breakout year for e-vehicles in the wake of General Motors’ announcement that it will end production of internal combustion engines in 2035.

Trailer Manufacturer Investing $18M In Ohio Expansion

Manufacturing February 26, 2021

American Trailer World Corp. will create 249 jobs with a new production facility in Batavia Township in Southern Ohio.

CGI Investing $27M In New Tennessee IT Delivery Center

Office, IT & Call Centers March 1, 2021

Global IT and business consulting company CGI will create 300 jobs at its new IT delivery center in Knox County, TN.

Schneider Electric Partnership Gives Employees Workplace Flexibility

Office, IT & Call Centers February 24, 2021

Thousands of Schneider Electric employees across the U.S. will have access to Upflex’s network of more than 2,100 coworking spaces.

Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA

Manufacturing February 22, 2021

Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Memoreyes Outdoor Video Surveillance System March 1, 2021
The Memoreyes outdoor surveillance system includes an Entry/Exit Monitoring System and an All Property Monitoring System that both report to a proprietary centralized data collection system and display. - Read: Memoreyes Outdoor Video Surveillance System at FacilityExecutive.com.
Protecting Building Exteriors February 26, 2021
Preventive, ongoing façade maintenance is vital to proper function and desired appearance. - Read: Protecting Building Exteriors at FacilityExecutive.com.
IAQ And Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems February 26, 2021
To deliver on ventilation and energy efficiency conditions, facility managers may consider DOAS units for their buildings. - Read: IAQ And Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems at FacilityExecutive.com.