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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. tech startups articles below.

The Editor's Blog

Great Leap Forward

October 13, 2017

China is methodically preparing for global dominance of advanced technologies.

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Becoming R&D Hub For Corporate Giants

September 12, 2017

The number of international R&D centers in Tel Aviv has doubled over the past five years, according to a recent report by Tel Aviv Global.

economic growth

Awards & Rankings

2016 Metro Rankings Report: San Antonio, TX Is No. 1 In Economic Growth Potential

August 11, 2016

San Antonio, TX is the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Rankings Report; Reno-Sparks, NV and Huntsville, AL placed second and third, respectively.

The Editor's Blog

Nearsighted

August 5, 2016

New York lawmakers complain about the short-term results of a long-term development program with 10-year incentives.

Business Clusters/Corridors

Silicon Prairie

February 25, 2016

Droves of high-tech startups are putting down roots in the Great Plains.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

December 4, 2020

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama

Manufacturing March 2, 2021

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging.

Did You Miss Our “Bringing Your Supply Chain Home” Webinar?

Event News March 2, 2021

View this free video webinar and learn which factors must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.

Maersk To Open First Logistics Warehouse In Southern Europe

Logistics & Distribution March 2, 2021

Global logistics company Maersk has chosen Barcelona as the location for its first platform in Southern Europe.

Most Read

Gap Inc. Investing $140M In Texas Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution February 25, 2021

The new Gap Inc. distribution center will create more than 500 jobs in Longview, TX by 2023, and even more over the next five years.

Maersk To Open First Logistics Warehouse In Southern Europe

Logistics & Distribution March 2, 2021

Global logistics company Maersk has chosen Barcelona as the location for its first platform in Southern Europe.

Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama

Manufacturing March 2, 2021

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Humanyze Measures Organizational Effectiveness March 2, 2021
By measuring how work gets done, OHS helps identify areas for improvement and high-performing trends in order to make informed decisions and quickly reveal their impacts on both employees and the business. - Read: Humanyze Measures Organizational Effectiveness at FacilityExecutive.com.
A Look At Touchless Security Options March 1, 2021
Facility executives are looking at where and how to implement solutions for a touch-free security experience, and this includes mobile credentials. - Read: A Look At Touchless Security Options at FacilityExecutive.com.
Technology For Healthy Workspaces March 1, 2021
Facility professionals are leveraging established and emerging tech tools to support health and wellness in facilities. - Read: Technology For Healthy Workspaces at FacilityExecutive.com.