National Climate Assessment

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. National Climate Assessment articles below.

Economic Development

The Reckoning

May 7, 2014

Memo to climate change deniers: You're gonna need a bigger boat.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery

Economic Development September 17, 2020

Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Curative Creating More Than 300 Jobs In Texas

Biotech & Pharma September 8, 2020

With its expansion in Pflugerville, TX, Curative will hire over 300 workers to provide immediate response to the COVID-19 testing needed throughout the state.

Business Facilities 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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall 2020 – A Next Generation Commerce Park

September 9, 2020

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

Ariat Investing $40M In New Texas Regional Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters September 18, 2020

The footwear and apparel company's new regional distribution hub and corporate office will create 75 new jobs in Fort Worth, TX.

Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery

Economic Development September 17, 2020

Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters September 17, 2020

Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021.

Aphena Pharma Solutions Investing $21M In Tennessee Expansion

Biotech & Pharma September 15, 2020

Pharmaceutical packaging company Aphena Pharma Solutions will renovate and retrofit a new facility in Cookeville, TN, creating 160 new jobs.

Topeka Will Pay Up To $10K To Remote Workers That Buy A Home

Workforce Development September 14, 2020

The Choose Topeka Relocation Incentive is expanding to encourage remote workers to relocate to Kansas’ capital city, recently named a top 10 housing market by realtor.com.

Amazon Hiring 100,000 New Employees Across U.S., Canada

Logistics & Distribution September 14, 2020

In September alone, Amazon will open 100 new operations buildings — including fulfillment centers, delivery stations, sortation centers and other sites.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants September 18, 2020
The Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants will help train workers and employers at 90 nonprofit organizations to recognize serious workplace hazards. - Read: OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants at FacilityExecutive.com.
Armstrong Healthy Space Solutions Available to All September 18, 2020
Facility managers seeking healthier, safer indoor spaces can turn to new Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to ease COVID-19 pandemic concerns. - Read: Armstrong Healthy Space Solutions Available to All at FacilityExecutive.com.
Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District September 18, 2020
The five-story, 159,000-square-foot Catalyst building is one of the largest zero energy buildings in North America and one of the first zero carbon buildings to be certified by the International Living Future Institute. - Read: Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District at FacilityExecutive.com.