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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. Tempe articles below.

Office, IT & Call Centers

CarMax To Create More Than 400 Jobs In Arizona

September 10, 2019

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

Corporate Headquarters

Benchmark Electronics Picks Tempe, AZ For New HQ

October 25, 2017

The global design, engineering and manufacturing company expects to add approximately 500 new jobs to the greater Phoenix area over the next five years.

Arizona

Oscar Expands In Arizona

June 3, 2016

The region’s large, skilled workforce, high quality of life, pro-business climate and creative office space options like The Circuit were attractive draws for the company.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP

Snapshots July 27, 2020

Mike Grundmann, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, discusses workforce development, recruitment and training, and the impact of COVID-19.

Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed

Business Report July 20, 2020

Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

Economic Development August 4, 2020

The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones.

U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

Press Releases August 4, 2020

The United States is outdueling China in a tight competition for global economic hegemony in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report.

Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Logistics & Distribution August 3, 2020

The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC.

Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion

Manufacturing July 28, 2020

Shutterfly, a digital photo products manufacturing company, will expand production and create 100 new jobs at its Galion, OH facility.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Investing $167M In Pennsylvania Expansion

Manufacturing July 30, 2020

The national pet food company will add new processing and packaging lines, and 94 new jobs, at its Hampden Township, PA operations.

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

Economic Development August 4, 2020

The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Helix Series Industrial Computers August 4, 2020
OnLogic's Helix Series of industrial computers is available for users in edge computing, industrial IoT, smart city, smart factory, AI, and automation applications and powered by Intel’s latest 10th generation processors. - Read: Helix Series Industrial Computers at FacilityExecutive.com.
New Industrial High Temperature Control Dampers From Greenheck August 3, 2020
A variety of optional features make models HCD-324 and HCD-524 extremely versatile allowing the dampers to be tailored to the application. - Read: New Industrial High Temperature Control Dampers From Greenheck at FacilityExecutive.com.
What Are Some Best Practices For Optimizing Utility Costs? August 3, 2020
Misconceptions about utility usage often stem from a facility manager’s misdirected focus on what usage is being monitored, instead of focusing on how it is being monitored day-to-day. - Read: What Are Some Best Practices For Optimizing Utility Costs? at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Tempe | Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

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

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

Nestlé Purina PetCare Investing $167M In Pennsylvania Expansion

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

Atlanta Is Hottest Tech Hub, NOLA Takes Logistics Crown

Orlando No. 1 In Business Climate, Dallas Is Top Millennial Magnet

Kansas No. 1 In Wind Power Generation, Georgia Leads Film Production

CarMax To Create More Than 400 Jobs In Arizona

Benchmark Electronics Picks Tempe, AZ For New HQ

Oscar Expands In Arizona

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Mike Grundmann, VEDP

Maryland National Capital Region Alliance Formed

COVID-19 Interactive Map

Featured Location Spotlight

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

Featured Location Videos

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

Breaking News

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP

Walmart To Build $20M Distribution Center In South Carolina

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Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion

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U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

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