University of New Orleans Archives - Business Facilities Magazine

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

Biotech & Pharma

Growing New Orleans Biotech Companies To Create Over 275 Jobs

November 7, 2019

The expansions by three biotech firms will create 135 new direct jobs at the University of New Orleans and the New Orleans BioInnovation Center.

Rankings & Awards

Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards.

BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

Awards & Rankings December 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

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

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

December 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.

Breaking News

Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan

Automotive January 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.

Biomerics Investing $9.5M In Second Costa Rica Plant

Plastics & Medical Devices January 25, 2022

Medical device contract manufacturer Biomerics will create approximately 250 new jobs in Cartago, Costa Rica this year, reaching 1,000 by 2024.

Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?

Surveys & Research January 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19.

Spot & Tango Bringing 100 Manufacturing Jobs To Pennsylvania

Manufacturing January 24, 2022

Pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango will open its first manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, PA this summer.

General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade

Automotive January 24, 2022

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs.

Ohio Lands $20B Intel Investment, Most Advanced Semiconductor Plants

Advanced Manufacturing January 21, 2022

With its two new advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, Intel will bring 3,000 jobs to Licking County, OH by by 2025.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine

COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan January 24, 2022
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly. The post COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA January 24, 2022
Property management companies that perform, offer, or claim to perform regulated renovations in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities are required to obtain certification from the EPA and ensure renovations are performed by certified firms and employees. The post Lead-Based Paint Rule Responsibility Of Property Managers, Affirms EPA appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters January 24, 2022
Commercial real estate lender Walker & Dunlop's new Bethesda, MD headquarters is an example of bringing employees back to the office the right way. The post Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.