Walker County 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. Walker County Development Authority articles below.

Manufacturing

Warrior Met Coal Investing $50M In Alabama Expansion

May 5, 2020

The met coal producer will build a new barge load-out facility to support its expanding metallurgical coal mining operation in Walker County, AL.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

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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.

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South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit

Industry Focus March 4, 2021

While defense spending has remained stable, commercial aviation has been on life support during the coronavirus pandemic. It may take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels of passenger jet air traffic.

Wunderkind To Create Over 200 Jobs In Central Indiana

Office, IT & Call Centers March 3, 2021

Digital strategy firm Wunderkind Corporation will invest nearly $3.4 million in its new Indianapolis operations.

A New Office For Business Facilities

Corporate Headquarters March 3, 2021

Group C Media, Business Facilities' parent company, has moved to a new office in Red Bank, NJ designed for productivity now, and in the future.

A New Office For Business Facilities

Corporate Headquarters March 3, 2021

Group C Media, Business Facilities' parent company, has moved to a new office in Red Bank, NJ designed for productivity now, and in the future.

Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama

Manufacturing March 2, 2021

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging.

CGI Investing $27M In New Tennessee IT Delivery Center

Office, IT & Call Centers March 1, 2021

Global IT and business consulting company CGI will create 300 jobs at its new IT delivery center in Knox County, TN.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Lochinvar Condensing Water Heaters Expansion March 4, 2021
The ARMOR Condensing Water Heaters line now includes five new models, ranging from 399,000 BTU/hr to 1 million BTU/hr, joining five models from 1.25 million BTU/hr to 4 million BTU/hr. - Read: Lochinvar Condensing Water Heaters Expansion at FacilityExecutive.com.
One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution March 3, 2021
The award-winning Onvation Smart Restroom Solution proactively controls and optimizes servicing of One World Trade Center's 140 restrooms. - Read: One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution at FacilityExecutive.com.
USGBC Expands LEED Earth to Homes, Communities, Cities March 3, 2021
LEED Earth is designed to bring LEED to countries where green building is still emerging and offers certification at no cost to the first project to certify. - Read: USGBC Expands LEED Earth to Homes, Communities, Cities at FacilityExecutive.com.