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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. Travis County articles below.

Awards & Rankings

2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

February 11, 2021

Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.

Automotive

$1B Tesla Gigafactory Headed For Austin

July 23, 2020

Tesla's newest Gigafactory will generate $1 billion in capital investment and bring at least 5,000 new jobs to Travis County, TX.

Texas

Texas Is Tops In Talent Attraction

December 12, 2016

Collin County and Montgomery County were the only large counties to increase skilled occupation jobs by more than 20 percent from 2011-2015.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa

Biotech & Pharma October 12, 2021

Moderna will build a state-of-the-art mRNA facility in Africa with the goal of producing up to 500 million doses of vaccines each year at the 50 µg dose level.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC

Snapshots October 1, 2021

Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

December 4, 2019

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

November 1, 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.

NHL’s New York Islanders Move Into UBS Arena November 24, 2021
The new 745K square foot facility is "built for hockey and made for music" — delivering fans some of the best sightlines in professional hockey. The post NHL’s New York Islanders Move Into UBS Arena appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
ITAD and e-Waste Recycling Solution November 23, 2021
TerraCycle Regulated Waste has created a robust suite of services that allow businesses and consumers alike to streamline their e-waste recycling requirements and ITAD needs. The post ITAD and e-Waste Recycling Solution appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
OSHA Launches New Voluntary Protection Programs Portal November 23, 2021
OSHA offers a new Voluntary Protection Programs portal, and reminds employers to keep workers trained and healthy during the holiday season. The post OSHA Launches New Voluntary Protection Programs Portal appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.