North Central Illinois

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

State Focus

Illinois: Renewing The Midwest

December 5, 2018

Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) is attracting a number of renewable energy companies looking to reap the benefits of the legislation.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Connecticut Governor’s Report: Leading From The Front

Governor's Report August 16, 2021

Connecticut succeeded in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by aggressively testing people in the early stage of the outbreak, avoiding the massive casualty levels in neighboring states.

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 1, 2021

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

Terran Orbital To Build Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility In Florida

Aerospace & Defense September 27, 2021

Terran Orbital will invest $300 million to build the world’s largest, state-of-the-art, commercial spacecraft facility on Florida's Space Coast.

Indiana: Gateway For Data Center Growth

State Focus September 27, 2021

Southern Indiana is poised to get a bigger share of the expanding North American data center market, which is expected to grow to $101 billion by 2026.

Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center In North Dakota

Logistics & Distribution September 24, 2021

Amazon's new 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center will create more than 1,000 jobs in Fargo, North Dakota.

Resonance Brings Garment Manufacturing Back To NYC

Manufacturing September 24, 2021

Resonance's new 300-square-foot production facility in NYC is the first of several planned by the company in the coming months.

Knauf Insulation Expands In Central Texas

Manufacturing September 23, 2021

The global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation will build a 600,000-square-foot production facility in McGregor, TX.

Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma

Automotive September 22, 2021

Carvana will invest $40 million in the new Oklahoma City Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC); upwards of 350 jobs will be created.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Collaboration & Knowledge Capture Platform September 27, 2021
The Onsight collaboration and knowledge capture platform helps field workers conduct their jobs safely and more efficiently. The post Collaboration & Knowledge Capture Platform appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools September 24, 2021
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 percent of U.S. school buildings reported having issues with IAQ. The post The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
U.S. Tape Introduces ChalkShot September 24, 2021
ChalkShot provides a high-visibility, nonpermanent marking solution when working on greasy, dirty, rust-covered and other hard-to-mark surfaces. The post U.S. Tape Introduces ChalkShot appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.