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

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

Prestwick, Scotland

Aerospace & Defense

Spirit AeroSystems Building New R&D Complex In Scotland

July 18, 2018

The Kansas-based aerospace manufacturer expects the new research and development complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland to open in 2019.

Economic Development

Single Malt or Blended?

September 17, 2014

Scotland is deciding whether Great Britain becomes Medium-sized Britain

UK’s First 100% Green Data Center Coming To Scotland

April 18, 2014

The Fouin + Bell Architect designed facility is attracting substantial interest from both public and private sector occupiers.

Business Clusters/Corridors

First Minister Of Scotland Opens Smarter Grid Solutions’ New York Office

April 9, 2014

Leading smart grid technology company opens in North America. Signs global agreements with Silver Spring Networks and HEVO Power.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

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.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise

Snapshots January 5, 2021

Matt Hurlbutt, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise, discusses the region's Economic Gardening program, along with its status as a high-tech, life sciences and food processing hub.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Speedway Motors To Open New West Virginia Distribution Center

Automotive January 11, 2021

The manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of automotive parts and racing products will bring 25 new jobs to Kearneysville, WV.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Meet Evolving Needs With A More Flexible Operation January 15, 2021
The pandemic precipitated a nationwide shutdown for many businesses that caused disruptions to in-house printing and other services. It’s time to rethink how and when you outsource so your operations aren’t interrupted. - Read: Meet Evolving Needs With A More Flexible Operation at FacilityExecutive.com.
2021 SOLUTIONS: J-Series Restroom Dispensers From Coastwide Professional January 15, 2021
Coastwide Professional introduced its J-Series dispenser line in 2020. Susan Scapparone, director of product development there, discusses these products and other solutions for facilities’ janitorial needs. - Read: 2021 SOLUTIONS: J-Series Restroom Dispensers From Coastwide Professional at FacilityExecutive.com.
SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System January 15, 2021
The Daikin SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System enables efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling in all conditions using 100% of fresh, outside air. - Read: SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System at FacilityExecutive.com.