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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. OK articles below.

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Editors’ Location Picks 2008

September 1, 2008

These gems didn't just catch our eye with a quick flash. Their consistent economic development sparkle earned them front-and-center display in our annual showcase.

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

September 18, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

Featured Location Videos

Location Videos

BF Location Video: Sundance 2014 – Reconstructing Utah

June 9, 2014

"What if you woke up tomorrow and everything you'd come to know about Utah was gone?" Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert rallies a team of business and community leaders to highlight what makes Utah a top state for business. Enjoy this fast, fun movie trailer for "Reconstructing Utah!"

Breaking News

Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area Over 700 Jobs

Biotech & Pharma September 20, 2017

Four Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance-assisted companies have been approved for state tax incentives by the Governor's Office of Economic Development board.

Trailer Manufacturer Adding Second Indiana Facility, 115 Jobs

Manufacturing September 20, 2017

Stealth Trailers will open a new facility in Marion, IN with help from state tax credits and training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.

Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

State Focus September 20, 2017

The five-parish area in SWLA is in the midst of a surge of more than $44 billion in mega-projects under construction.

Oxitec To Build Mosquito Egg Production Unit In UK

Biotech & Pharma September 19, 2017

The $9.5M Oxfordshire, UK facility will have the capacity to generate one billion Friendly™ Aedes mosquito eggs per week.

Trailer Manufacturer Adding Second Indiana Facility, 115 Jobs

Manufacturing September 20, 2017

Stealth Trailers will open a new facility in Marion, IN with help from state tax credits and training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.

Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area Over 700 Jobs

Biotech & Pharma September 20, 2017

Four Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance-assisted companies have been approved for state tax incentives by the Governor's Office of Economic Development board.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

ISSA Celebrates Inaugural DEAL Awards September 20, 2017
The DEAL program helps cleaning industry distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers benchmark their performance, streamline operations, and realize significant savings in warehousing and fleet expenses. - Read: ISSA Celebrates Inaugural DEAL Awards at FacilityExecutive.com.
Did You Miss Our Benefit of Electronic Sprinklers Webinar? September 20, 2017
View this free video webinar and learn how electronic sprinklers can impact your cost of retrofitting an existing warehouse to make it compliant to fire protection code requirements. - Read: Did You Miss Our Benefit of Electronic Sprinklers Webinar? at FacilityExecutive.com.
Defining Durability For Industrial Labels September 20, 2017
In manufacturing facilities and similar settings, labels that can withstand harsh conditions and meet GHS labels requirements go a long way. - Read: Defining Durability For Industrial Labels at FacilityExecutive.com.

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