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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. municipal airports articles below.

The Editor's Blog

Cleared for Takeoff?

July 21, 2017

Cities across the nation are debating whether to convert aging municipal airports into prime sites for development.

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: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

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

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.

Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth

State Focus July 8, 2020

Already at the forefront of emerging growth sectors like cloud computing and cybersecurity, Virginia continues to expand its high-tech portfolio.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Creating 300 Jobs In Delaware

Corporate Headquarters July 7, 2020

Barclays US Consumer Bank plans a $6.9 million capital investment as it expands its customer service operations in Wilmington, DE.

The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia

Manufacturing July 2, 2020

With its second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019, the chocolate company will create 110 new jobs in Augusta County, VA.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Creating 300 Jobs In Delaware

Corporate Headquarters July 7, 2020

Barclays US Consumer Bank plans a $6.9 million capital investment as it expands its customer service operations in Wilmington, DE.

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.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Menstrual Waste Receptacle Liner Bags July 8, 2020
Improved Scensibles SecureFit360 HD universal poly liner bags are made with the highest quality resin in the plastics industry, are 53% thinner, yet stronger than the original SecureFit360 liner bags, and more competitively priced than commonly used kraft waxed paper liners. - Read: Menstrual Waste Receptacle Liner Bags at FacilityExecutive.com.
Six Ways COVID-19 Is Transforming Restroom Design July 7, 2020
Bradley Corp. shares design strategies to help guard against coronavirus and other germ transmission in public restrooms. - Read: Six Ways COVID-19 Is Transforming Restroom Design at FacilityExecutive.com.
ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors July 7, 2020
Zigbee Alliance is an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). - Read: ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors at FacilityExecutive.com.

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