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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. Southeast Tennessee articles below.

Automotive

Volkswagen AG Investing $800M In Tennessee

November 19, 2019

Chattanooga has been chosen as automotive company’s U.S. base for electric vehicle production, which will create 1,000 new jobs.

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.

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Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

August 1, 2021

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

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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

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.

Ohio Lands $20B Intel Investment, Most Advanced Semiconductor Plants

Advanced Manufacturing January 21, 2022

With its two new advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, Intel will bring 3,000 jobs to Licking County, OH by by 2025.

Pay, Burnout, Stalled Career Growth Driving The Great Resignation

Surveys & Research January 20, 2022

Employee resignations are at an all-time high as nearly 40 million U.S. workers resigned during 2021 as part of "The Great Resignation."

HarbisonWalker International Investing $25M To Create Alabama One

Advanced Manufacturing January 18, 2022

HWI will convert its closed Fairfield, AL plant into an advanced refractories manufacturing hub for southern U.S. steelmakers.

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.

New ACT Customer Care Center Will Create 600 Jobs In Louisiana

Office, IT & Call Centers January 20, 2022

Advanced Call Center Technologies will invest $1.5 million to develop the customer care center in Shreveport, LA.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 January 21, 2022
Impacts of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and low occupancy are affecting pest management trends in buildings. The post Pest Control Issues To Watch In Commercial Buildings In 2022 appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office January 21, 2022
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The post New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions January 21, 2022
Kenneth Travers of The Hartford shares 14 useful tips to help facility managers prepare their facilities for winter weather disruptions. The post Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.