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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. Port of Charleston articles below.

Automotive

Fuyao North America Opening Processing Center In South Carolina

January 16, 2019

The auto glass supplier will invest $16.1 million and create 70 new jobs at its new Greenville County, SC processing center.

State Focus

The Carolinas: No Boundary To Growth

September 27, 2018

North and South Carolina recently adjusted the 334-mile border between them, but the growth potential of both states has no boundary.

Awards & Rankings

2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina

February 7, 2018

The Palmetto State’s manufacturing base gets stronger while South Carolina invokes its can-do spirit and leverages impressive resources to expand a diverse set of new growth sectors.

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.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Corporate Headquarters July 16, 2019

The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters.

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Logistics & Distribution July 15, 2019

The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.

Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Business Report July 15, 2019

April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs.

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

Logistics & Distribution July 12, 2019

The $55 million investment in Forest Park, GA is expected to create more than 400 new jobs.

Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia

Logistics & Distribution July 11, 2019

The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state.

Gerhardi Opens First U.S. Plant In Alabama

Automotive July 11, 2019

The German auto supplier invested $41.6 million and will employ up to 235 employees at the Montgomery, AL manufacturing facility.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture July 16, 2019
The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks. - Read: Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools July 16, 2019
Gaining real-time visibility across locations can be accelerated by digitizing outdated manual workflows and deploying intelligent tools that connect granular data from the field. - Read: Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools at FacilityExecutive.com.
Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead? July 16, 2019
Many facility workers may not be aware of some of the unique terms and terminology associated with disinfectant cleaning. Test your knowledge! - Read: Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead? at FacilityExecutive.com.

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