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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. Portobella America articles below.

Manufacturing

Portobello America Chooses Tennessee For First U.S. Production Facility

December 3, 2018

The Brazil-based ceramic tile manufacturer will invest about $150 million and create 220 jobs in Baxter, TN.

Featured Location Spotlight

Featured Locations

Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites

January 31, 2018

Northwest Ohio is home to five certified sites tailored to the food/beverage industry. Discover the major assets of these shovel-ready sites and learn how your company can capitalize on the strategic advantages of doing business in Northwest Ohio.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

“We Build It Better.” | Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance

July 2, 2018

In a thriving region with industry-leading credentialing programs, a world-class engineering institute, Class A rail line, superior interstate access, and prospering internationally recognized companies like ABB, General Dynamics, and Mohawk Industries, we simply build it better!

Breaking News

VEGA Americas To Create 120 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana

Advanced Manufacturing December 12, 2018

The Germany-based company will invest $22.4 million in an advanced manufacturing center in Geismar, LA.

Plastics & Chemicals: World-Class Cluster In Northeastern Tennessee

Industry Focus December 12, 2018

The northeastern end of the volunteer state is home to a dynamic plastics and chemicals materials and manufacturing cluster.

Advanced Plating Creating 200 New Jobs In Tennessee

Manufacturing December 11, 2018

The electroplating manufacturer will invest approximately $4 million to establish a new facility in Portland, TN.

VEGA Americas To Create 120 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana

Advanced Manufacturing December 12, 2018

The Germany-based company will invest $22.4 million in an advanced manufacturing center in Geismar, LA.

Healthcare US Co. Launching Operations In South Carolina

Foreign Direct Investment December 11, 2018

The China-based foam mattress manufacturer's $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs in Winnsboro, SC.

The PGA Of America Relocating HQ To Texas

Corporate Headquarters December 6, 2018

The Professional Golfers’ Association of America's headquarters relocation will bring $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100 new jobs to Frisco, TX.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Building Digital Competency: Transformation for Competitive Advantage December 12, 2018
In an increasingly digital environment, a critical skill for facility management professionals is digital competency, not just for themselves but for their organizations overall. - Read: Building Digital Competency: Transformation for Competitive Advantage at FacilityExecutive.com.
2018 Maintains Skyscraper Construction Momentum December 12, 2018
China has maintained its reign as the most prolific country when it comes to the construction of tall buildings, with 88 completions in 2018. - Read: 2018 Maintains Skyscraper Construction Momentum at FacilityExecutive.com.
Top Seven IT Security Trends For 2019 December 12, 2018
A team of security analysts from Netwrix reveal the top IT security trends that will influence businesses in 2019. - Read: Top Seven IT Security Trends For 2019 at FacilityExecutive.com.

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