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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. Mississippi River articles below.

Manufacturing

South Louisiana Methanol To Invest $2.2B In Louisiana Project

January 7, 2019

The joint venture with SABIC will create a new methanol complex on a site along the Mississippi River and result in 75 new direct jobs in St. James Parish, LA.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2018

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

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Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Derichebourg Atis Aéronautique Picks Montréal For Canadian HQ

Aerospace & Defense June 26, 2019

Over the next three years, the French company will create 130 jobs in Montréal to be closer to the city’s aerospace ecosystem and consolidate its North American operations.

GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas

Automotive June 25, 2019

General Motors Co. is investing an additional $20 million at its Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of GM’s all-new full-size SUVs.

Mitsubishi Motors Relocating U.S. HQ To Tennessee

Automotive June 25, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors North America will invest $18.25 million to move its U.S. headquarters to Tennessee, bringing 200 jobs to Franklin.

Navistar To Invest $125 Million In Alabama

Automotive June 20, 2019

The commercial truck and bus manufacturer’s expansion will bring an additional 145 jobs to Huntsville, AL.

GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas

Automotive June 25, 2019

General Motors Co. is investing an additional $20 million at its Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of GM’s all-new full-size SUVs.

Derichebourg Atis Aéronautique Picks Montréal For Canadian HQ

Aerospace & Defense June 26, 2019

Over the next three years, the French company will create 130 jobs in Montréal to be closer to the city’s aerospace ecosystem and consolidate its North American operations.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Armstrong Detects Pump Cavitation June 26, 2019
A new capability on Pump Manager, an Active Performance Management Service, can detect and alert building managers about impending pump cavitation. - Read: Armstrong Detects Pump Cavitation at FacilityExecutive.com.
EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners June 25, 2019
The 10 winning organizations collectively prevented and diverted over 356,000 tons of waste from entering landfills, saving them over $19.6 million in landfill fees. - Read: EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners at FacilityExecutive.com.
PitMaster V Dock Face Sealing System June 25, 2019
The PitMaster V Dock Face Sealing System seals open gaps on the dock face and pit floor in vertical leveler applications, saving energy, improving pit cleanliness, and helping reduce infiltration of weather and contaminants. - Read: PitMaster V Dock Face Sealing System at FacilityExecutive.com.

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