So Cal Leading Edge

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

Irvine, CA, named the Safest City in America, is the address of choice for several industry clusters and home to numerous Fortune 500 company headquarters. (Photo: Irvine Chamber of Commerce.)

Advanced Manufacturing

State Focus: Southern California – Where The Leading Edge Lives

April 10, 2015

So Cal’s Leading Edge has the right stuff to deliver advanced materials, clean transport systems and green energy, as well as the world’s most advanced aircraft.

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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.

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Economic Development

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner

September 4, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org.

Breaking News

McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion

Agribusiness October 21, 2019

The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations.

Starting Up Is Big In Texas

State Focus October 21, 2019

No stranger to the top, the Lone Star State takes another number one from the other 49 in a new WalletHub report that ranks where to start a business.

AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona

Automotive October 18, 2019

The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.

LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility

Biotech & Pharma October 15, 2019

The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023.

AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona

Automotive October 18, 2019

The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.

Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina

Corporate Headquarters October 17, 2019

The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

3 Fire And Life Safety Products To Overcome Challenging Installations October 21, 2019
When designing and installing a fire and life safety system a variety of challenges can exist. Here are 3 innovative products that meet the demands of these difficult applications. - Read: 3 Fire And Life Safety Products To Overcome Challenging Installations at FacilityExecutive.com.
Davies Office Founder Recognized For Remanufacturing Efforts October 21, 2019
Bill Davies received the 2019 Remanufacturing ACE Award from the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC) during its World Remanufacturing Conference earlier this month. - Read: Davies Office Founder Recognized For Remanufacturing Efforts at FacilityExecutive.com.
thyssenkrupp Launches Robotics Interface Platform October 21, 2019
Incorporating the elevator interface with delivery robots allows them to move freely throughout hotels, hospitals and other buildings. - Read: thyssenkrupp Launches Robotics Interface Platform at FacilityExecutive.com.

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