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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

Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency

Canada April 30, 2021

Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains.

Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

Industry Focus April 28, 2021

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Santee Cooper – CAMP HALL

December 11, 2019

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in a business epicenter of the South and at the heart of modern Southern culture — Charleston, S.C.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

April 30, 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

Google Canada Plans $600M Investment In Québec

Data Centers May 11, 2021

Google Canada intends to acquire more than 154 acres of land in Beauharnois, Québec, southwest of Montréal, where it will build a data center that will employ at least 20 people.

Port Laredo, Your Business Partner at the Border!

Texas May 11, 2021

On the U.S./Mexico border, commercial vehicle imports at the Laredo, Texas Port of Entry rival Detroit’s automotive trade industry. Bring your manufacturing investment to this southern hub on the U.S. automotive corridor!

A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina

State Focus May 11, 2021

Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, is a major driver of regional economic development, helping to create a favorable business climate that fuels growth.

Most Read

New PPE Production Facilities Planned For Louisiana’s Acadiana Region

Manufacturing May 5, 2021

SafeSource Direct and Ochsner Health will establish two manufacturing facilities for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the Acadiana Region.

Indiana Launches $500M Quality Of Place, Talent Attraction Initiative

Economic Development May 5, 2021

The Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) encourages communities to create shared visions and strategies to accelerate economic resilience, long-term growth.

Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility To Illinois

Automotive May 7, 2021

The $70 million investment by Lion Electric will pave the way for the largest all-electric commercial vehicle production plant in the U.S., create 745 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Access Control Power Supply System May 12, 2021
Securitron AQL Series switching access control power supplies is a feature-rich, network management ready, out-of-the-box solution available in 12 or 24 VDC single, dual, and multi-voltage units. - Read: Access Control Power Supply System at FacilityExecutive.com.
Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published May 11, 2021
The updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to healthcare facilities designers. - Read: Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published at FacilityExecutive.com.
Zigbee Alliance Rebrands As Connectivity Standards Alliance May 11, 2021
From the Alliance’s founding technology, Zigbee, to its most recent IP-based standard, Matter, the Alliance has been on a mission to simplify and harmonize the IoT. - Read: Zigbee Alliance Rebrands As Connectivity Standards Alliance at FacilityExecutive.com.