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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. sustainable forest articles below.

Manufacturing

Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant

December 9, 2019

The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa

Biotech & Pharma October 12, 2021

Moderna will build a state-of-the-art mRNA facility in Africa with the goal of producing up to 500 million doses of vaccines each year at the 50 µg dose level.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC

Snapshots October 1, 2021

Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 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

MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama

Logistics & Distribution October 21, 2021

MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future.

Innovation Hubs: Where Innovation Lives

Feature Story October 21, 2021

An $80-billion program proposed by President Biden is aiming to spur sustainable growth by supporting the establishment of innovation centers in regions hampered by underinvestment.

Cisco To Open Talent And Collaboration Center In Atlanta

Workforce Development October 20, 2021

Cisco's new $41 million Talent and Collaboration Center in Midtown Atlanta will lead to the creation of 700 jobs.

Walmart Investing $450M In South Carolina Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution October 19, 2021

The new, high-tech grocery distribution center will create more than 400 new jobs in Spartanburg County, SC.

Doral Renewables Picks Indiana Site For Largest U.S. Solar Farm

Energy October 18, 2021

The Israel-based company’s $1.5 billion three-phase solar farm project, Mammoth Solar, is expected to bring 1.3 gigawatts of clean energy to Northern Indiana.

D6 Relocates Headquarters To Texas

Manufacturing October 19, 2021

Packaging manufacturer D6 Inc. will relocate from Portland, OR, creating 231 new jobs in its new home state of Texas.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Sustainable Floor Maintenance For A Safe, Healthy Return To The Workplace October 22, 2021
As your organization returns to work, the importance of maintaining healthy, clean workspaces to support productivity and morale will drive value to the bottom line. The post Sustainable Floor Maintenance For A Safe, Healthy Return To The Workplace appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
On-demand Safety Labeling Solution October 21, 2021
Safety Labeling Solution pairs a Brother thermal transfer 4" printer with intuitive safety signage design software, as well as a variety of label, ribbon, color, and size options needed to create signage for safety standards and codes. The post On-demand Safety Labeling Solution appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
Remote Virtual Inspections For Facilities October 21, 2021
With demand increasing, ICC and RESNET are developing an ANSI standard to inspect buildings remotely. The post Remote Virtual Inspections For Facilities appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.