Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority

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

Foreign Direct Investment

Polycap Establishing First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In Virginia

April 11, 2019

The Canadian company will invest $7.7 million and create 48 new jobs in Lebanon, VA.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Connecticut Governor’s Report: Leading From The Front

Governor's Report August 16, 2021

Connecticut succeeded in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by aggressively testing people in the early stage of the outbreak, avoiding the massive casualty levels in neighboring states.

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 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

Knauf Insulation Expands In Central Texas

Manufacturing September 23, 2021

The global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation will build a 600,000-square-foot production facility in McGregor, TX.

Google Investing $2.1B In New York City

Office, IT & Call Centers September 23, 2021

Google will purchase the St. John’s Terminal in Manhattan, which will serve as the anchor of its new Hudson Square campus.

CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution September 22, 2021

Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years.

CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution September 22, 2021

Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years.

Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma

Automotive September 22, 2021

Carvana will invest $40 million in the new Oklahoma City Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC); upwards of 350 jobs will be created.

Berry Global Group Expands Production In Kansas

Plastics & Medical Devices September 17, 2021

Berry Global Group's $61 million investment will create over 60 jobs in Lawrence, KS.

Facility Management

Facility Executive Magazine – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Cleaning & FM Association Partnership September 24, 2021
The ISSA cleaning industry association, International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and Informa Markets announced a partnership to best serve the global cleaning and facility management industries, providing increased value to each association’s membership. The post Cleaning & FM Association Partnership appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year September 23, 2021
The Safer Choice program helps purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. The post EPA Announces 2021 Safer Choice Partners Of The Year appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.
[VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple September 23, 2021
To support workplace leaders in their return-to-office strategies, iOFFICE launched a dynamic tool to help space planners implement distancing measures: Space-Right™. Learn more. The post [VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine - Creating Intelligent Buildings.