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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. Progress Park articles below.

Manufacturing

Joint Venture To Bring Medical Glove Production, 2,500 Jobs To Virginia

October 8, 2021

Blue Star Manufacturing and American Glove Innovations will invest over $700 million to expand PPE production in Wythe County, VA.

Automotive

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

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.

Rankings & Awards

Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.

BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

Awards & Rankings December 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.

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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.

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South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 1, 2021

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.

Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 January 21, 2022
Impacts of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and low occupancy are affecting pest management trends in buildings. The post Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office January 21, 2022
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The post New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions January 21, 2022
Kenneth Travers of The Hartford shares 14 useful tips to help facility managers prepare their facilities for winter weather disruptions. The post Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.