Rhea Economic Tourism Council Archives - Business Facilities Magazine

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

Logistics & Distribution

Robinson Manufacturing Invests $15M In Tennessee Expansion

April 27, 2021

Clothing manufacturing and distribution company Robinson Manufacturing will create 91 jobs at its new Rhea County, TN warehouse and distribution facility.

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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Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

August 1, 2021

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

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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.

Breaking News

Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021

Surveys & Research January 28, 2022

Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building.

Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant

Aerospace & Defense January 27, 2022

Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs.

Tractor Supply Investing $100M In New Arkansas Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution January 26, 2022

The company's 10th distribution center will create more than 450 new full-time jobs by the end of 2023 and service about 250 Tractor Supply stores.

Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan

Automotive January 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.

Ohio Lands $20B Intel Investment, Most Advanced Semiconductor Plants

Advanced Manufacturing January 21, 2022

With its two new advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, Intel will bring 3,000 jobs to Licking County, OH by by 2025.

General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade

Automotive January 24, 2022

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

Does Foodservice Need Automatic Doors? January 27, 2022
Even though nearly two-thirds of patrons prefer them, many restaurants have been slow to embrace the benefits of automatic doors. The post Does Foodservice Need Automatic Doors? appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Daintree® Networked Lighting Controls Now DLC® Certified January 27, 2022
Daintree® Networked wireless lighting controls from GE Current, a Daintree company, are now a DesignLights Consortium® Qualified Networked Lighting Controls Product. The post Daintree® Networked Lighting Controls Now DLC® Certified appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
U.S. Green Building Council Ranks Its Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 January 27, 2022
The leading state on the list certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. The post U.S. Green Building Council Ranks Its Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.