Smart Connected Communities

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

Manufacturing

Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana

August 15, 2019

The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2018

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

BF Location Video: Camp Hall Commerce Park – Charleston, SC

February 14, 2020

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

Data Center Industry Locations: Data-Driven Growth

Location Focus February 24, 2020

As the demand for data continues to expand exponentially, new data centers are being built on sites closer to consumers (also known as “edge” locations) and modular, pre-fab units are speeding construction.

Sherwin-Williams Investing At Least $600M In Ohio

Corporate Headquarters February 21, 2020

The company will build a new a new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a new R&D center in Brecksville, creating an estimated 400 news jobs.

Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion

Aerospace & Defense February 21, 2020

The aerospace company will expand its operations the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Denton County, TX, creating about 50 jobs in the process.

Niagara Bottling Investing $70M In South Carolina

Food Processing February 20, 2020

The beverage manufacturer will create 70 new jobs at its new operations in Florence, SC.

Gulfstream Investing $35M In Texas Expansion

Aerospace & Defense February 21, 2020

The aerospace company will expand its operations the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Denton County, TX, creating about 50 jobs in the process.

Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee

Aerospace & Defense February 18, 2020

Over the next five years, the commercial airline will bring nearly 350 jobs to Williamson County, TN as it relocates the Operations Control Center (OCC) from Florida.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Office Furniture Brand VariDesk Has Rebranded February 24, 2020
The maker of standing desks and risers offers more than furniture today, and the company's new name, Vari, reflects its evolution. - Read: Office Furniture Brand VariDesk Has Rebranded at FacilityExecutive.com.
2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: LTE Verso Intercom By 2N, An Axis Company February 24, 2020
With LTE technology, the 2N LTE Verso intercom does not rely on existing wires or answering units. Axis Communications business development manager of intercoms provides an overview of the product, as well as industry trends. - Read: 2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: LTE Verso Intercom By 2N, An Axis Company at FacilityExecutive.com.
Phipps Achieves Highest BREEAM USA In-Use Rating February 24, 2020
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) facility at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been certified using the BREEAM USA In-Use standard for existing buildings. - Read: Phipps Achieves Highest BREEAM USA In-Use Rating at FacilityExecutive.com.

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