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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. VTM articles below.

Plastics & Medical Devices

Thermo Fisher Scientific Opens COVID-19 VTM Manufacturing Plant

August 31, 2020

The new $40 million facility in Lenexa, KS was built in six weeks to rapidly expand the company's production of viral transport media (VTM).

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

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

August 1, 2021

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

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.

Chief Buildings Bringing Over 100 Jobs To South Carolina

Manufacturing January 19, 2022

Metal building system maker Chief Buildings will invest $22 million to establish a manufacturing operation in the Charlotte, NC region.

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.

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.