Welcome Home Illinois

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Welcome Home Illinois articles below.

Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green)

Location Focus: Illinois – Trying To Make Headway In Every Way

September 10, 2014

The Land of Lincoln is pulling out all the stops in the name of economic progress.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts

Economic Development June 1, 2020

The new initiatives were launched to help Indiana businesses restart, adapt and stimulate long-term growth, especially small businesses and manufacturers.

Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs

Workforce Development May 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.

Featured Location Spotlight

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.

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

Printful Investing $2M In New Canadian Fulfillment Center

Logistics & Distribution June 2, 2020

The on-demand fulfillment company will begin production at its first Canadian facility in Mississauga by the end of this year.

Bates Precast Concrete To Invest $5M In Georgia Expansion

Manufacturing June 2, 2020

The concrete company will build new office, production and storage space at its facility at Lake Park Industrial Park in Valdosta-Lowndes County, GA.

Unix Packaging Creating 226 New Jobs In North Carolina

Manufacturing June 1, 2020

The California-based beverage company will invest $19 million in a new manufacturing, bottling, and beverage product packaging facility in Morganton, NC.

Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ

Corporate Headquarters May 28, 2020

Healthcare technology company Forcura will invest $2.15 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.

Printful Investing $2M In New Canadian Fulfillment Center

Logistics & Distribution June 2, 2020

The on-demand fulfillment company will begin production at its first Canadian facility in Mississauga by the end of this year.

Ontex Group Creating $93.3M Investment In North Carolina

Manufacturing May 27, 2020

The Belgian personal care company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing site in Rockingham County, NC, creating 403 jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Starnet Announces 2020 Commercial Flooring Design Award Winners June 2, 2020
Today, Starnet® Commercial Flooring, the network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Starnet Design Awards. The awards — a virtual event for the first time — celebrate the dynamic partnerships between Starnet Members, vendor partners, and the A&D community in delivering remarkable commercial flooring experiences across the United States […]
USGBC Emergency Pilot Credit Addresses Green Cleaning And COVID-19 June 2, 2020
USGBC has introduced a new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system to support facilities as they work to respond to COVID-19 through sustainable, healthy practices. - Read: USGBC Emergency Pilot Credit Addresses Green Cleaning And COVID-19 at FacilityExecutive.com.
Fire And Life Safety Insights For Reopening Buildings June 2, 2020
To help building industry stakeholders navigate all phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Fire Protection Association has responded with a variety of resources. - Read: Fire And Life Safety Insights For Reopening Buildings at FacilityExecutive.com.

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