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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.

Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green)

New Electric Transmission Line Will Create 1,000 Jobs In Kansas

October 1, 2020

The new 800-mile Grain Belt Express electric transmission line will carry low-cost, Kansas wind energy to consumers across the Midwest, and create nearly 1,000 jobs.

Manufacturing

Corsicana Mattress To Invest Over $8.6M In Indiana

August 25, 2020

The Texas-based mattress company will establish a new production facility in La Porte, IN, creating 350 jobs.

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.

Facility Executive Magazine

Wellness At Industrial Sites Focus Of New Report, Fitwel Certification January 18, 2022

The Center for Active Design (CfAD), with QuadReal, offers report with evidence-based guidelines for improved health and wellness at industrial sites. CfAD also unveils Commercial and Industrial Site scorecard for Fitwel certification. The post Wellness At Industrial Sites Focus Of New Report, Fitwel Certification appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Asbestos-Based Building Materials January 18, 2022

Eco-friendly alternatives give facility managers a solution to the potential health hazards of asbestos-containing materials. The post Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Asbestos-Based Building Materials appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.

US LED Expands With Air Purification Solutions January 18, 2022

In cooperation with GreenTech Environmental, the company now provides its customers options utilizing Active Radiant Catalysis (ARC®) technology to sanitize indoor air. The post US LED Expands With Air Purification Solutions appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.