Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency articles below.

Daily News

NYC Buildings Aren’t Ready For Next Sandy

June 13, 2013

Task force delivers urgent recommendations to Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn to prepare New Yorkers for extreme weather.

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.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

September 25, 2019

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements.

Breaking News

Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas

Manufacturing January 28, 2020

Billings Productions is building a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Allen, TX to house 350 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs.

Merck Building New Biotech Development Facility In Switzerland

Biotech & Pharma January 28, 2020

Merck will invest $275 million in a new research and manufacturing facility in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, which will house approximately 250 employees.

Amazon To Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee

Logistics & Distribution January 27, 2020

The 855,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Memphis, TN is anticipated to launch in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season.

Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas

Manufacturing January 28, 2020

Billings Productions is building a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Allen, TX to house 350 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs.

Facing Facility Management Challenges After An Expansion

Corporate Real Estate January 23, 2020

The challenges that come with a major expansion include facility management issues associated with organizing larger spaces, plus additional workforce, equipment, and maintenance.

Milwaukee Tool Expanding In Wisconsin

Manufacturing January 24, 2020

The company will invest nearly $26 million to build manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

fantastik Max Line Cleaning Products January 29, 2020
fantastik Max line features powerful cleaning products to MAXimize cleanliness in food service, commercial, and institutional locations. - Read: fantastik Max Line Cleaning Products at FacilityExecutive.com.
Minnehaha Academy Brings Nature Indoors With ASI Architectural January 28, 2020
The installation of custom ASI Ceiling Grids at the school’s new facilities focused on the importance of space and ambiance, with an emphasis on bringing nature into the buildings. - Read: Minnehaha Academy Brings Nature Indoors With ASI Architectural at FacilityExecutive.com.
Georgia-Pacific Building Products Launches DensDefy Line January 28, 2020
The DensDefy Accessories take the company's DensElement's moisture management further, elevating the building envelope finish and ensuring performance compatibility. - Read: Georgia-Pacific Building Products Launches DensDefy Line at FacilityExecutive.com.

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