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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. Northeastern Tennessee articles below.

Industry Focus

Plastics & Chemicals: World-Class Cluster In Northeastern Tennessee

December 12, 2018

The northeastern end of the volunteer state is home to a dynamic plastics and chemicals materials and manufacturing cluster.

Rankings & Awards

Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.

BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

Awards & Rankings December 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.

Business Facilities 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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South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 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

Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021

Surveys & Research January 28, 2022

Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building.

Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant

Aerospace & Defense January 27, 2022

Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs.

Tractor Supply Investing $100M In New Arkansas Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution January 26, 2022

The company's 10th distribution center will create more than 450 new full-time jobs by the end of 2023 and service about 250 Tractor Supply stores.

Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan

Automotive January 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.

Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021

Surveys & Research January 28, 2022

Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building.

Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?

Surveys & Research January 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

Does Foodservice Need Automatic Doors? January 27, 2022
Even though nearly two-thirds of patrons prefer them, many restaurants have been slow to embrace the benefits of automatic doors. The post Does Foodservice Need Automatic Doors? appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Daintree® Networked Lighting Controls Now DLC® Certified January 27, 2022
Daintree® Networked wireless lighting controls from GE Current, a Daintree company, are now a DesignLights Consortium® Qualified Networked Lighting Controls Product. The post Daintree® Networked Lighting Controls Now DLC® Certified appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
U.S. Green Building Council Ranks Its Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 January 27, 2022
The leading state on the list certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. The post U.S. Green Building Council Ranks Its Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.