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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. midwest articles below.

Manufacturing

Niagara Bottling Investing $68M In Kansas City Region

July 19, 2019

The California-based beverage manufacturer's new 420,000-square-foot facility will create nearly 50 jobs in Kansas City, MO.

Logistics & Distribution

CVS Health Opens Retail Distribution Center In Missouri

August 27, 2018

The new facility in the Skyport Industrial Park will create more than 360 new jobs across the Kansas City, MO region.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry

Surveys & Research July 7, 2020

COVID-19 and economic renewal top The Counselors of Real Estate's list of issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2020-2021.

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Biotech & Pharma July 6, 2020

In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.

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

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

Manufacturing July 9, 2020

GE Appliances will expand production at its Appliance Park manufacturing complex in Louisville, KY. The project will create 260 new jobs.

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Corporate Headquarters July 9, 2020

The coffee company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seguin, TX, where it will create more than 90 new jobs.

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

Manufacturing July 8, 2020

The global eye health company will invest more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, VA.

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

Manufacturing July 9, 2020

GE Appliances will expand production at its Appliance Park manufacturing complex in Louisville, KY. The project will create 260 new jobs.

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

Biotech & Pharma July 6, 2020

In response to a contract to supply the federal government with COVID-19 vaccine vials, SiO2 Materials Science will create 220 jobs at its Auburn, AL facility.

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Corporate Headquarters July 9, 2020

The coffee company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seguin, TX, where it will create more than 90 new jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

High-Speed Facility Management: 6 Lessons From The Pandemic July 9, 2020
Whether your project timeline is two months, two weeks, or two days, don't underestimate the power of teamwork and communication. - Read: High-Speed Facility Management: 6 Lessons From The Pandemic at FacilityExecutive.com.
Which Face Masks Reduce Transmission Of COVID-19 Most Effectively? July 9, 2020
Using flow visualization, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers qualitatively tested commonly-used facemasks and social distancing. - Read: Which Face Masks Reduce Transmission Of COVID-19 Most Effectively? at FacilityExecutive.com.
VARIUS LED Grow Lighting System July 9, 2020
The VARIUS LED grow lighting system features solutions for standard or pallet rack growing, offering the light quality and performance for any mounting application. - Read: VARIUS LED Grow Lighting System at FacilityExecutive.com.

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

The California-based beverage manufacturer's new 420,000-square-foot facility will create nearly 50 jobs in Kansas City, MO.

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth

Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

Corporate Headquarters: Base Camps for Business

Niagara Bottling Investing $68M In Kansas City Region

CVS Health Opens Retail Distribution Center In Missouri

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

COVID-19 Interactive Map

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

Breaking News

GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia

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GE Investing $62M In Kentucky Expansion

SiO2 To Invest $163M In Alabama Expansion

CoffeeTech Industries Investing $56M In Texas

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