Virginia Economic Development Partnership

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 Economic Development Partnership articles below.

Advanced Manufacturing

COVER STORY: Advanced Manufacturing — Creating Jobs In 3Dimensions

July 25, 2013

From the digitization of equipment and processes to 3D printing to materials with custom-designed properties, advanced manufacturing is driving high-tech innovation, exports and the creation on high-wage jobs. From the May/June 2013 issue.

Arizona

COVER STORY: 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

February 15, 2012

Kentucky has a century-long tradition of building cars, going back to the Model T. A new long-term partnership with Ford will bring a bonanza of jobs to the Louisville region as the Bluegrass State sets its sights on becoming the top U.S. automotive manufacturing center.

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

August 12, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages

Location Focus August 21, 2019

All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018.

Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas

Corporate Headquarters August 21, 2019

The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX.

Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky

Manufacturing August 20, 2019

The partnership's expansion project will enhance laundry detergent production in Bowling Green, KY and is expected to create up to 60 full-time jobs.

Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas

Corporate Headquarters August 21, 2019

The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX.

Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion

Biotech & Pharma August 19, 2019

The company, which provides additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical manufacturers, will create 110 jobs over the next five years with the expansion of its Bartlett, TN operations.

Adornus Cabinetry Launching Operations In South Carolina

Manufacturing August 15, 2019

The cabinet and vanity manufacturer will invest more than $10 million in its Lancaster County, SC manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters, creating 210 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

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Is Your Door Station Blind To Danger? August 20, 2019
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