Superfund cleanup

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

Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI)

Economic Development

EPA Celebrates 20 Years Of Superfund Redevelopment

July 31, 2019

Thanks to the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI), hundreds of formerly contaminated sites have been transformed into hubs of economic, recreational, or residential activity.

Site Selection

EPA Administrator Prioritizes Superfund Cleanups

May 12, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is prioritizing Superfund cleanup and streamlining the approval process for sites with remedies estimated to cost $50 million or more.

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.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

September 4, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Program Bringing 272 Jobs To Alabama

Aerospace & Defense September 16, 2019

Two buildings in Courtland will house the hypersonics programs' assembly, integration and testing; management and engineering will be located in Huntsville.

VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.

Daikin Investing $195M In Alabama

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company chose to expand and create 20 new jobs at its Decatur, AL fluorochemical plant over locations in Japan and China.

GE Appliances Investing $60M In South Carolina

Manufacturing September 12, 2019

The appliance manufacturer will begin water heater manufacturing at its Kershaw County, SC operations at a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

HCTec Creating More Than 100 Jobs In Tennessee

Office, IT & Call Centers September 10, 2019

The healthcare IT workforce service company will invest more than $500,000 in an expansion of its Hohenwald, TN operations.

CarMax To Create More Than 400 Jobs In Arizona

Office, IT & Call Centers September 10, 2019

The Fortune 500 used car retailer will open a new contact center in Tempe, AZ by the end of this year.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Partnership Offers Boston Students Eco-Friendly, Live-Learn Environment September 16, 2019
A public-private partnership between Northeastern University, the City of Boston, and American Campus Communities offers eco-friendly apartments to students while freeing up housing for local workers. - Read: Partnership Offers Boston Students Eco-Friendly, Live-Learn Environment at FacilityExecutive.com.
Why Is A Smart Building Desirable To Building Owners? September 16, 2019
First define a smart building, then consider how improved marketability and energy efficiency are among the reasons to pursue smart building technology. - Read: Why Is A Smart Building Desirable To Building Owners? at FacilityExecutive.com.
Unilever Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across Five Continents September 16, 2019
The company's facilities across five continents have achieved 100% renewable grid electricity use, a year ahead of the company's global 2020 target. - Read: Unilever Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across Five Continents at FacilityExecutive.com.

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