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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. Lowe’s articles below.

Office, IT & Call Centers

North Carolina Lands Lowe’s New Global Technology Center

June 28, 2019

The home improvement retailer will invest $153 million and create more than 1,900 jobs in the Charlotte region.

Logistics & Distribution

Lowe’s Chooses Tennessee For New Fulfillment Center

July 28, 2016

The home improvement company plans to invest $100M and create approximately 600 jobs at a new direct fulfillment center in Robertson County, TN.

Daily News

Lowe’s Selects Indiana For New Customer Support Center

July 23, 2014

New Indianapolis location is expected to create 1,000 jobs by 2016.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

Featured Location Videos

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

AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City

Logistics & Distribution August 16, 2019

The supply chain solutions leader's Mexico City location, its fifth in Mexico, continues its global expansion and includes on-site terminal access.

Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana

Manufacturing August 15, 2019

The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024.

Adornus Cabinetry Launching Operations In South Carolina

Manufacturing August 15, 2019

The cabinet and vanity manufacturer will invest more than $10 million in its Lancaster County, SC manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters, creating 210 jobs.

NJEDA Re-Launches 21st Century Redevelopment Program

Economic Development August 13, 2019

New rules mean more projects will now be eligible for the program, which aims to repurpose vacant and underutilized suburban properties.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City

Logistics & Distribution August 16, 2019

The supply chain solutions leader's Mexico City location, its fifth in Mexico, continues its global expansion and includes on-site terminal access.

Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana

Manufacturing August 15, 2019

The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks? August 16, 2019
Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders? - Read: Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks? at FacilityExecutive.com.
Survey: Increased Stress About Mass Shootings, Public Places In U.S. August 16, 2019
An August 2019 survey by the American Psychological Association finds one-third of U.S. adults say fear of mass shootings prevents them from going to certain places or events. - Read: Survey: Increased Stress About Mass Shootings, Public Places In U.S. at FacilityExecutive.com.
Honeywell Improves Data and Video Protection August 16, 2019
30 Series IP Cameras is a suite of video cameras that strengthens building safety and security through advanced analytics and secure channel encryption. - Read: Honeywell Improves Data and Video Protection at FacilityExecutive.com.

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