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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. RISE articles below.

Virginia Coastal Resilience and Adaptation Economy Initiative

Economic Development

$2.9M Grant Will Help Virginia’s Water Economy Face Climate Change

January 12, 2021

GO Virginia approved the grant to help the Virginia Coastal Resilience And Adaptation Economy Initiative address flooding challenges.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To...

Economic Development January 20, 2021

More than 280 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors urge lawmakers to save jobs, boost recovery with desperately needed direct aid to all cities.

Will Workers Resign Due To Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic?

Surveys & Research January 11, 2021

Two in five office workers plan to resign and find a new job based on how their company handled the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new survey.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To All Cities

Economic Development January 20, 2021

More than 280 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors urge lawmakers to save jobs, boost recovery with desperately needed direct aid to all cities.

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion

Manufacturing January 15, 2021

The world's largest flooring manufacturer will create 35 new jobs as it modernizes its production facility in Carroll County, VA.

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

Site Selection January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

$3.8M Investment To Bring Last-Mile Internet Service To Southern Ohio

Utilities January 13, 2021

In collaboration with state and local economic developers, Southern Ohio Communication Services will provide high-speed Internet service to 1,300 residential and business customers.

Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities

Food Processing January 14, 2021

Butterball will invest $4.7 million in Ozark and create 160 jobs there, and invest $4 million in Huntsville where it will create 200 new jobs.

U.S. Space Command Headquarters Headed To Huntsville

Aerospace & Defense January 13, 2021

Alabama’s "Rocket City" has been selected as the preferred location for the headquarters of the new U.S. Space Command.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Amerlux Wall-Mount Luminaires January 20, 2021
The Rook 350 Wall Mount series of wall-mount luminaires are cylinder or square shaped and feature a number of options. - Read: Amerlux Wall-Mount Luminaires at FacilityExecutive.com.
The U.S. Capitol Invasion: Lessons In Physical Security January 19, 2021
Facility Executive assembled a panel of security experts to explore what went wrong, and the lessons to be learned from the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. - Read: The U.S. Capitol Invasion: Lessons In Physical Security at FacilityExecutive.com.
Cybersecurity For Facilities Calls For Team Effort January 19, 2021
To protect facilities, physical security and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined. - Read: Cybersecurity For Facilities Calls For Team Effort at FacilityExecutive.com.

RISE | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

GO Virginia approved the grant to help the Virginia Coastal Resilience And Adaptation Economy Initiative address flooding challenges.

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion

Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities

U.S. Space Command Headquarters Headed To Huntsville

Speedway Motors To Open New West Virginia Distribution Center

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To…

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion

Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities

U.S. Space Command Headquarters Headed To Huntsville

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To…

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion

Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities

U.S. Space Command Headquarters Headed To Huntsville

Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain

Tesla Gigafactory In Texas Is BF’s 2020 Deal Of The Year

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise

North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year

$2.9M Grant Will Help Virginia’s Water Economy Face Climate Change

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To...

Will Workers Resign Due To Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic?

COVID-19 Interactive Map

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

Breaking News

Mayors Urge Congress To Pass Biden Plan For Direct Aid To All Cities

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

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$3.8M Investment To Bring Last-Mile Internet Service To Southern Ohio

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