Supply Chain Strike Force

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

Economic Development

Texas Governor Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic

March 27, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order increasing hospital capacity and creating Supply Chain Strike Force for COVID-19 response.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants

State Focus April 8, 2021

Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business.

Tech Companies Will Maintain Or Increase Remote Workforce In 2021

Surveys & Research March 16, 2021

COVID-19 forced businesses to create a remote workforce, and the change may be permanent, according to a new report from Velocity Global.

Business Facilities 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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Texas

BF Location Video: REDI East Texas Logistics Center

March 11, 2021

AR-TX REDI, Texarkana’s regional economic development organization, is home to the REDI East Texas Logistics Center. The 850-acre site is publicly owned and controlled by AR-TX REDI, offering short development timelines with no risk. Learn more.

Breaking News

Utah: Good To Great

State Focus April 9, 2021

Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community.

Making It Happen In Joplin, Missouri

State Focus April 9, 2021

Entrepreneurs are flocking to the Joplin region, where they can leverage a low cost of living, world-class transportation infrastructure and a regional workforce.

Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion

Ports & Free Trade Zones April 8, 2021

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry.

Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion

Ports & Free Trade Zones April 8, 2021

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry.

Cypress Cold Storage Completes Expansion In Arkansas

Logistics & Distribution April 6, 2021

The temperature-controlled warehouse space provider invested more than $13 million in the expansion, which created 30 jobs in Maumelle, AR.

Link Mfg. Building High-Tech Manufacturing, Training Facility In Iowa

Automotive April 5, 2021

Link's 50,000-square-foot expansion project sets the stage for continued growth in Sioux Center, IA and will help the company accommodate a new, broader product line.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

GBAC Responds To Updated COVID-19 Cleaning, Disinfecting Guidelines April 9, 2021
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council's response addresses newly revised CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2. - Read: GBAC Responds To Updated COVID-19 Cleaning, Disinfecting Guidelines at FacilityExecutive.com.
TOOaPICNIC Lounge Collection April 9, 2021
TOOaPICNIC is a collection of benches, two-seat booths, and individual private lounge seating inspired by the classic picnic table. - Read: TOOaPICNIC Lounge Collection at FacilityExecutive.com.
Six Critical Maintenance Actions To Prepare For Natural Hazards April 8, 2021
These maintenance measures can improve the safety and resiliency of your facility during a natural hazard. - Read: Six Critical Maintenance Actions To Prepare For Natural Hazards at FacilityExecutive.com.