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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 Vancouver articles below.

Advanced Manufacturing

Panama Canal: Bigger, Better and Ready to Rumble

October 29, 2015

Two years later than the original plan, the $5.25-billion expansion of the Panama Canal is set to be completed in April, dramatically altering the global shipping paradigm.

The 108-acre Centennial Industrial Park features 58 acres that are ready to build and available for sale or lease; an adjacent 50 acres, available for future development, is ideal for light industry, advanced manufacturing and supply-chain support.

Advanced Manufacturing

State Focus: Washington – A Legendary Place To Do Business

June 30, 2015

Construction cranes are dotting the idyllic skies in the northwest, where, among other projects, the new world headquarters of Amazon is taking shape amid a bustling real estate market.

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

Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 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.

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.

Wirelessly-Powered Temperature Scanning System By Powercast September 30, 2020
Employees scan their temperature with the personal, battery-free fob for touch-free entry and contact tracing on large corporate campuses. - Read: Wirelessly-Powered Temperature Scanning System By Powercast at FacilityExecutive.com.
UL, Telecommunications Industry Association Launch Smart Building Rating Program September 30, 2020
The SPIRE™ Smart Building Program is the world’s first-and-only comprehensive and objective assessment and rating program for smart buildings. - Read: UL, Telecommunications Industry Association Launch Smart Building Rating Program at FacilityExecutive.com.
USGBC Shares Strategies For Resilient Design, Green Schools September 30, 2020
The U.S. Green Building Council has published two guides available for download, one focused on resilient companies and communities and the other on green purchasing for healthier schools. - Read: USGBC Shares Strategies For Resilient Design, Green Schools at FacilityExecutive.com.