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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. Mark Sweeney articles below.

Executive Analysis

Strategic Drivers Motivating Headquarters Relocations

May 9, 2017

Headquarters projects present a unique set of challenges for companies and the locations seeking to attract them, partially due to the functions and roles involved.

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: Business in Michigan

January 14, 2021

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets

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

Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan

Automotive January 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.

Biomerics Investing $9.5M In Second Costa Rica Plant

Plastics & Medical Devices January 25, 2022

Medical device contract manufacturer Biomerics will create approximately 250 new jobs in Cartago, Costa Rica this year, reaching 1,000 by 2024.

Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?

Surveys & Research January 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19.

New FedEx Ground Facility Under Construction at I-59 Supply Chain Park

Logistics & Distribution January 18, 2022

FedEx Ground is building a new 217,000-square-foot distribution facility at the I-59 Supply Chain Park at Mississippi's Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.

3M Company Investing $470M In East Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing January 20, 2022

Fortune 100 company 3M will add nearly 600 new jobs at its manufacturing operations in Clinton, TN by 2025.

Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?

Surveys & Research January 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan January 24, 2022
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly. The post COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA January 24, 2022
Property management companies that perform, offer, or claim to perform regulated renovations in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities are required to obtain certification from the EPA and ensure renovations are performed by certified firms and employees. The post Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters January 24, 2022
Commercial real estate lender Walker & Dunlop's new Bethesda, MD headquarters is an example of bringing employees back to the office the right way. The post Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.