Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance articles below.

Workforce Development

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

May 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Free Webinar: The Labor Market In A Remote Economy

Event News September 22, 2020

Learn best practices site selectors can use to analyze labor market trends in real time and to evaluate workforce availability before choosing a location for a major project.

Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond

Utilities September 21, 2020

As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper.

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

ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin

Manufacturing September 25, 2020

The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI.

Porsche Expanding North American HQ In Georgia

Automotive September 25, 2020

The multi-million dollar project will add a service center, restoration facility, and experience center adjacent to the company's North American Headquarters near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Did You Miss Our “Are We Ready For The Drone Age” Webinar?

Event News September 24, 2020

Get the most up-to-date information on the state of play in the UAS field from someone who has a seat at the table where key decisions are made: Mark Blanks, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech.

Campbell Soup Company Invests $40M In Ohio Expansion

Food Processing September 22, 2020

Campbell Soup Company's investment in its Willard, OH manufacturing facility expanded Goldfish production and added 40 new jobs.

Gerber Products Investing $36M In Michigan Expansion

Food Processing September 24, 2020

The baby food maker will expand its Fremont, MI manufacturing facility, creating 50 new jobs in the process.

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts To Create 150 Jobs In Indiana

Automotive September 23, 2020

Automotive and truck parts supplier Midwest Truck & Auto Parts has selected a 125,000-square-foot facility in Lake County, IN for its Midwest expansion.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Ready To Vote? America’s Top 10 Restrooms For 2020 Revealed September 25, 2020
Cintas invites you to vote for your favorite restroom in its 19th annual America’s Best Restroom Contest. - Read: Ready To Vote? America’s Top 10 Restrooms For 2020 Revealed at FacilityExecutive.com.
EPA Awards For Green Power, Refrigeration Impact, And Safer Chemicals September 25, 2020
The U.S. EPA announced notable projects by organizations and facilities making environmentally-friendly strides in green power, green refrigeration, and products with safer chemicals. - Read: EPA Awards For Green Power, Refrigeration Impact, And Safer Chemicals at FacilityExecutive.com.
Edge Computing Design And Operation Guide Released September 25, 2020
ASHRAE has created a technical bulletin to help mitigate the adverse environmental conditions that can compromise reliability and uptime of IT equipment. - Read: Edge Computing Design And Operation Guide Released at FacilityExecutive.com.