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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. North Louisiana Economic Partnership articles below.

Webster Parish, LA

E.I. Williams Creating 100 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana

February 14, 2020

The Canadian industrial sound-control equipment manufacturer will invest $700,000 in the Webster Parish project.

Shreveport, LA

SuperATV Investing $4.35M In Louisiana

February 28, 2019

The all-terrain vehicle parts manufacturer will create 75 news jobs at its new Shreveport, LA manufacturing and distribution center.

Shreveport Regional Airport

Aerospace & Defense

Western Global Airlines Creating 170 Jobs In Louisiana

May 9, 2018

The cargo freight carrier will make a $3 million investment to establish its own aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Shreveport Regional Airport.

Shreveport

Logistics & Distribution

Glovis America Creating 150 Jobs In Louisiana

January 4, 2017

The company’s new inland distribution center will operate in a 125,000-square-foot facility and more than 90 adjoining acres at the former GM site in Shreveport.

80cc Go-Kart.

Monster Moto Announces 287-Job Minibike And Go-Cart Manufacturing Project In Ruston

April 30, 2015

Company will produce youth-market vehicles in project resulting in more than 570 new direct and indirect jobs.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Innovation At ILC Dover

Manufacturing June 30, 2020

Legendary Delaware manufacturer has introduced a new product, the EZ BioHood, to protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

State Focus June 29, 2020

Tennessee is doing its best to transition from “temporarily closed” to “permanently open” using statewide initiatives that protect individuals and support businesses.

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Invest In Guelph

June 24, 2020

Guelph, a city located in Ontario, Canada, is a welcoming city for any new business, offering competitive land and building development and business operating costs partnered with a variety of employment lands and buildings to suit most business needs.

Featured Location Videos

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

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.

Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ

Corporate Headquarters July 2, 2020

The fast-growing healthcare enterprise will invest more than $1 billion in Mecklenburg County, NC.

Amazon Is Expanding In Delaware

State Focus July 1, 2020

A new distribution facility will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs, bringing Amazon’s total employment in the state to 3,500.

Most Read

COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Innovation At ILC Dover

Manufacturing June 30, 2020

Legendary Delaware manufacturer has introduced a new product, the EZ BioHood, to protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skydweller Chooses Oklahoma City As Corporate HQ

Aerospace & Defense July 1, 2020

The cutting-edge aerospace startup plans to increase operations to 120 aerospace engineering and field technician jobs in Oklahoma by 2024.

Crocs Celebrates Opening Of New Global HQ In Colorado

Corporate Headquarters June 26, 2020

The 90,000-square-foot Broomfield, CO facility will allow the casual footwear manufacturer to increase its local workforce, and make sure current employees are "Confidently Comfortable."

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Propane For Heating And Cooling July 2, 2020
HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits. - Read: Propane For Heating And Cooling at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Changes On The Horizon For Parking Facilities July 2, 2020
Look beyond the short-term impact of COVID-19 on parking management. - Read: Five Changes On The Horizon For Parking Facilities at FacilityExecutive.com.
Feevr Non-Contact Thermal Imaging July 2, 2020
feevr is a quick and effective artificial intelligence (AI) based system for screening and detecting individuals with elevated skin temperature. - Read: Feevr Non-Contact Thermal Imaging at FacilityExecutive.com.

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