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Industry Focus

Tourism: Endless Options

July 11, 2017

No matter what type of destination you are or what type of tourist your area brings, the end result is more of everything.

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2018

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

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Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Amazon Creating 150 New Jobs At Virginia Facility

Logistics & Distribution July 18, 2019

The new specialty fulfillment and last-mile delivery center in the City of Richmond, VA will add to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees across the Commonwealth.

ABB Selects North Carolina Facility For $40M Expansion

Manufacturing July 18, 2019

The global industrial company will create more than 400 jobs at its current facility in Mebane, NC.

Cree Investing $1 Billion In North Carolina

Business Report July 18, 2019

The five-year investment will expand Cree’s silicon carbide capacity with a fabrication facility and a materials “mega factory.”

Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

Logistics & Distribution July 12, 2019

The $55 million investment in Forest Park, GA is expected to create more than 400 new jobs.

Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Logistics & Distribution July 15, 2019

The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.

Gerhardi Opens First U.S. Plant In Alabama

Automotive July 11, 2019

The German auto supplier invested $41.6 million and will employ up to 235 employees at the Montgomery, AL manufacturing facility.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

IMETCO® Offers New Online Experience With Refreshed Website July 18, 2019
IMETCO launches a redesigned website to mark a milestone in the company’s history. The new website offers visitors a new online experience. - Read: IMETCO® Offers New Online Experience With Refreshed Website at FacilityExecutive.com.
Expanded Mobile Credential App July 18, 2019
Brivo added three new usability options for opening doors with its signature mobile credential application, Brivo Onair Pass. - Read: Expanded Mobile Credential App at FacilityExecutive.com.
New Solar Charging Kit From Legrand July 17, 2019
The Solar Charging Kit adds USB charging for mobile devices to commercial and hospitality outdoor spaces without the time or hassle of a full construction project. - Read: New Solar Charging Kit From Legrand at FacilityExecutive.com.

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