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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. UpTech Super Business Accelerator articles below.

Advanced Manufacturing

FEATURE STORY: 2012 Economic Development Awards

April 22, 2012

Every year, we showcase the economic development deals with the biggest impact and rank the top states and metros. Now, we turn our spotlight on the agencies with the best practices who have achieved overall excellence. From the March/April 2012 issue.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

ECHO Bear Cat® Is Now Crary® Bear Cat August 4, 2020
Customers can expect the same world class outdoor power equipment and support as ECHO Bear Cat transitions to Crary Bear Cat. - Read: ECHO Bear Cat® Is Now Crary® Bear Cat at FacilityExecutive.com.
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.

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