Texas Economic Development Council

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Texas Economic Development Council articles below.

Logistics & Distribution

Dollar Tree Will Invest $130M In New Texas Distribution Center

February 8, 2019

The operator of discount variety stores plans to create more than 300 new jobs for the Rosenberg, TX and surrounding communities.

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.

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Economic Development

“We Build It Better.” | Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance

July 2, 2018

In a thriving region with industry-leading credentialing programs, a world-class engineering institute, Class A rail line, superior interstate access, and prospering internationally recognized companies like ABB, General Dynamics, and Mohawk Industries, we simply build it better!

Breaking News

Global Machine Tool Manufacturer Moving U.S. HQ To North Carolina

Corporate Headquarters February 15, 2019

Porta North America is expanding its operations with a North American Training Center for Flexible Production in Charlotte, NC.

BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Cancels Plans For NYC Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters February 14, 2019

Amazon has released a statement announcing the company is canceling its plans for a New York City headquarters as part of its HQ2 project.

BraunAbility Investing $7.5M In Indiana HQ Expansion

Corporate Headquarters February 14, 2019

The mobility transportation manufacturer will expand its operations in Indiana to meet increased national and international demand for its wheelchair accessible vans, SUVs and wheelchair lifts.

BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Cancels Plans For NYC Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters February 14, 2019

Amazon has released a statement announcing the company is canceling its plans for a New York City headquarters as part of its HQ2 project.

BraunAbility Investing $7.5M In Indiana HQ Expansion

Corporate Headquarters February 14, 2019

The mobility transportation manufacturer will expand its operations in Indiana to meet increased national and international demand for its wheelchair accessible vans, SUVs and wheelchair lifts.

Southland Steel Investing $18M In Louisiana Expansion

Manufacturing February 11, 2019

The steel fabricator will create 70 new jobs with its second Louisiana site at the former Bradken foundry in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Fortifying Against Water, Energy Waste February 15, 2019
A leaky building at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH has a new lease on life with the installation of an exterior cladding product. - Read: Fortifying Against Water, Energy Waste at FacilityExecutive.com.
LG Air Conditioning Technologies Begins 2019 NASCAR Sponsorship February 15, 2019
The HVAC company joins Baker Distributing Company to support champion driver Gus Dean and Young’s Motorsports. - Read: LG Air Conditioning Technologies Begins 2019 NASCAR Sponsorship at FacilityExecutive.com.
Scope Your Way To Better Budgets February 15, 2019
An accurate budget estimate begins with a clear, detailed Scope of Work. So what does a scope need to contain? Here’s the guide on everything you need to know. - Read: Scope Your Way To Better Budgets at FacilityExecutive.com.

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