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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. SELIT articles below.

Manufacturing

SELIT North America Creating 100 jobs In Georgia

August 20, 2018

The German manufacturer of polystyrene foams will invest $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County, GA.

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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

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.

Fetch Rewards To Create 200 Jobs In Alabama

Office, IT & Call Centers January 21, 2022

Consumer rewards app Fetch Rewards will invest over $1 million to open a new office and support hub in Birmingham, AL.

Spot & Tango Bringing 100 Manufacturing Jobs To Pennsylvania

Manufacturing January 24, 2022

Pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango will open its first manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, PA this summer.

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.

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.