Pennsylvania First Grant

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

Food Processing

Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania

September 17, 2019

The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.

Manufacturing

AirBorn Breaks Ground On Pennsylvania Expansion

August 9, 2019

The electronics manufacturer is investing $3.7 million in Lake City, PA to double the size of its footprint in Erie County and add up to 249 new jobs.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Life Sciences Hubs: Good Genes, GREAT Growth

Industry Focus April 12, 2021

Billions in private equity and public funding are flowing into the life sciences sector, which is front and center in the battle against the pandemic.

Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants

State Focus April 8, 2021

Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

December 4, 2020

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Texas

BF Location Video: REDI East Texas Logistics Center

March 11, 2021

AR-TX REDI, Texarkana’s regional economic development organization, is home to the REDI East Texas Logistics Center. The 850-acre site is publicly owned and controlled by AR-TX REDI, offering short development timelines with no risk. Learn more.

Breaking News

STS Group AG To Establish First U.S. Location In Virginia

Automotive April 12, 2021

German auto parts manufacturer STS Group AG will create 120 jobs and invest $39 million in its new manufacturing facility in Wythe County, VA.

Life Sciences Hubs: Good Genes, GREAT Growth

Industry Focus April 12, 2021

Billions in private equity and public funding are flowing into the life sciences sector, which is front and center in the battle against the pandemic.

Carvana Plans New Facility In Trenton, OH

Automotive April 12, 2021

Online auto retailer Carvana will invest more than $24 million to establish a new service and distribution facility in the Cincinnati region.

Carvana Plans New Facility In Trenton, OH

Automotive April 12, 2021

Online auto retailer Carvana will invest more than $24 million to establish a new service and distribution facility in the Cincinnati region.

Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion

Ports & Free Trade Zones April 8, 2021

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry.

Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion

Texas April 8, 2021

Skipcart, Matthews International and SafeRide Health will create a total of more than 250 new jobs in the region.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Maintaining The Value Of Your Real Estate In The Post-Pandemic World April 12, 2021
This paper, produced in collaboration with Propel by MIPIM, discusses how smart, connected technologies and advisory services help owners and operators meet the challenges of the "new normal" of today and tomorrow by helping ensure occupant well-being, simplifying space management, and offering a more engaging experience, while facility teams remotely manage building systems for greater […]
Does Your Public Restroom Rule? April 12, 2021
If your public restroom is exceptional, Cintas is seeking nominations for its 20th Annual America’s Best Restroom nationwide contest. - Read: Does Your Public Restroom Rule? at FacilityExecutive.com.
New Standard for Safe Use of Portable Generators April 12, 2021
Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association sets new standard for safe generator use with ANSI/PGMA G300. - Read: New Standard for Safe Use of Portable Generators at FacilityExecutive.com.