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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. SOWELA articles below.

Aerospace & Defense

AAR Announces 500 New Jobs In Lake Charles, LA

August 19, 2013

State will establish Aircraft MRO Center of Excellence for aviation training at SOWELA Technical Community College.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Workforce Development May 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.

Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace

Economic Development May 21, 2020

Since launching in early May, the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders.

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Location Video: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia – The Perfect Place

May 1, 2020

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Manufacturing May 27, 2020

The Belgian personal care company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing site in Rockingham County, NC, creating 403 jobs.

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Office, IT & Call Centers May 27, 2020

The company will create 1,500 jobs at a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, VA.

Amazon Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs In Delaware

Logistics & Distribution May 26, 2020

The new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Wilmington, DE will add more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs to the company’s current 2,500 employees across the state.

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Office, IT & Call Centers May 27, 2020

The company will create 1,500 jobs at a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, VA.

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Manufacturing May 27, 2020

The Belgian personal care company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing site in Rockingham County, NC, creating 403 jobs.

IDT Expands COVID-19 Product Manufacturing In Research Triangle Park

Plastics & Medical Devices May 21, 2020

IDT's new North Carolina manufacturing facility will offer unmatched turnaround time and product options to support researchers in the region.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Conversion Kit for Industrial Skylights May 28, 2020
The Capped Conversion Kit converts old, leaking, cracked capless industrial skylights and smoke vents into more trusted capped systems. - Read: Conversion Kit for Industrial Skylights at FacilityExecutive.com.
Physician Group Joins COVID-19 Worker Safety Task Force May 27, 2020
The National Safety Council SAFER program guides employers through the process of safely resuming traditional work and operations now and in a post-pandemic environment. - Read: Physician Group Joins COVID-19 Worker Safety Task Force at FacilityExecutive.com.
Five Restroom Upgrades To Improve Hand Washing, Minimize Germs May 27, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, here are several considerations for keeping restrooms clean, maintained, well-equipped and prepared for a healthy hand washing experience. - Read: Five Restroom Upgrades To Improve Hand Washing, Minimize Germs at FacilityExecutive.com.

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

State will establish Aircraft MRO Center of Excellence for aviation training at SOWELA Technical Community College.

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Amazon Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs In Delaware

POINT Biopharma Investing $25M In First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Amazon Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs In Delaware

POINT Biopharma Investing $25M In First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Amazon Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs In Delaware

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Texas: Microsoft Expanding Las Colinas Operation

Strengthening New Jersey’s Bond With Israel

AAR Announces 500 New Jobs In Lake Charles, LA

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

Featured Location Videos

Location Video: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia – The Perfect Place

Breaking News

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Microsoft Investing $64M In New Virginia Location

Amazon Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs In Delaware

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