“Nobody Saw This Coming”
At his coronavirus briefings, Trump marvels at the global reach of the pandemic and then adds: “Nobody saw this coming.” Actually, a lot of people did.
How Is Your Organization Helping During The COVID-19 Crisis?
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Gestamp To Invest Over $94M In Tennessee Expansion
The automotive OEM supplier will create 260 new jobs as it expands operations at its Hickory Valley Road and Ferdinand Piech Way plants in Chattanooga, TN.
DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia
An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia.
World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois
Innovafeed and ADM will establish a new livestock feed production facility and headquarters in Decatur, IL, expanding sustainable agriculture solutions and creating more than 280 jobs in the region.
The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials
River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water.
Nice-Pak To Create More Than 300 Jobs In Arkansas
The wet wipe maker will increase manufacturing capacity at its Jonesboro, AR facility to meet the unprecedented need for its products due to the the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion
Ferrero will establish its first North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center at its facility in Bloomington, IL, creating approximately 50 new jobs.
$590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina
In response to COVID-19, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will loan the company $590 million to build a facility in Research Triangle Park.
Maryland: Getting Busy In Baltimore
Increasing cargo volumes (and the largest container vessels in the world) are sailing into the Port of Baltimore, lifting Maryland’s economic tide.
Illinois: The Intersection Of Talent And Innovation
A great logistics network and a world-class education system enable the Land of Lincoln to generate the fifth-highest GDP among states.
August Bioservices Investing $64M In Tennessee Expansion
The pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) will invest in current and new facilities, and create 180 jobs in Davidson County over the next five years.
Amazon To Build State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center In Mississippi
The new 700,000-square-foot site will create more 1,000 new, full-time jobs in Madison County, MS.
Mixed-Use Development Planned For Fort Monmouth
Commercial office, research & development, and warehouse/flex space are included in the plans for the closed Army base in Monmouth County, NJ.
Deadline Extended For Business Facilities’ 2020 Deal Of The Year
Submissions are being accepted for Business Facilities’ 2020 Deal of the Year Awards until November 30, 2020. The awards will be announced in 2021 and the winners will be featured prominently in the January/February 2021 issue of Business Facilities.
Emerson Building $35M Manufacturing Facility In Arkansas
Emerson's new facility in Ash Flat, AR will manufacture products for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries, and create 245 new jobs in Sharp County.
Get There Florida: The Sunshine State’s New Workforce Education Initiative
Get There Florida is a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term but high-value career and technical education programs.
NewCold Investing $150M In Major U.S. Expansion
The Netherlands-based temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution company will create more than 200 new jobs in Lebanon, IN.
2020 Georgia Ports State of the Port: Charting the Course
Executive Director Griff Lynch presents the Georgia Ports Authority virtual 2020 State of the Port Address, with the latest developments in infrastructure and global trade at the Port of Savannah.
SPIG Industry Investing $7.9M In Virginia Expansion
Highway guardrail manufacturer SPIG Industry, LLC's expansion in Washington County, VA will create 113 new jobs.
LED, LSUS Form $3M Technology Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
A $1.2 million Louisiana Economic Development grant will match $2 million from LSU Shreveport to grow technology careers.
Mark Anthony Brewing Investing $400M In South Carolina
To keep up with explosive demand for its White Claw Hard Seltzer, the company will build a new facility and create 300 new jobs in Richland County, SC.
Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
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.
Cornerstone Building Brands Investing $25M In North Carolina Expansion
Cornerstone Building Brands, an exterior building product company, will create 38 jobs at its new production facility in Rocky Mount, NC.
Sortera Alloys To Create 100 Jobs In Indiana
Texas-based metal recycling company Sortera Alloys is moving its production operations to Fort Wayne, IN.
Canada: Investing In A Cleantech Future Up North
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is investing $25 million in nine startups, part of an effort to position Canada as a global cleantech leader.
AHF Products Investing $2.5M In Kentucky Expansion
The wood flooring manufacturer plans to install innovative technology and create 20 new jobs at its Somerset, KY facility.
Amazon Logistics Adding Two Delivery Stations In Alabama
The two new delivery stations will create hundreds of new jobs in the metro Birmingham region.
Frito-Lay Investing $100M In Tennessee Expansion
The snack manufacturer will add four new manufacturing lines and create 100 jobs in Pulaski, GA over next three years.
S2A Modular To Build First East Coast MegaFactory In Florida
The maker of electrically self-sustaining homes and commercial properties has selected Macclenny in northern Florida for its MegaFactory location.
Genesee County: Generating Growth In A New York Minute
In Genesee County, the 1,250-acre Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) has two campuses available for development.
Neighborly To Open Second Headquarters In Texas
The global franchisor will open a second headquarters office in Irving, TX to expand staff and support its rapidly growing network.
Reflection Window + Wall To Create 112 Jobs In Indiana
The Illinois-based building facade manufacturer Reflection Window + Wall is investing $9.3 million to build and equip a 120,000-square-foot facility in Porter County, IN.
Ken’s Foods Investing $103M In Georgia Expansion
Dressing and condiment maker Ken's Foods will create 70 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing and distribution operations in McDonough, GA.
Mississippi: Modeling A Battle Plan For COVID-19
Scientists at Vicksburg’s ERDC have been deploying Supercomputers to develop models illustrating how the coronavirus spreads.
Vigilent Labs Investing $104.6M In South Carolina
Advanced health and medical technology company Vigilent Labs will create more than 400 new jobs in Charleston County, SC.
Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory
Purina's new Williamsburg, OH factory will support the company's long-term growth and employ more than 300 people by 2024.
U.S. Corrugated Considering Central Delaware For $80M “Super Plant”
The company has designated Dover as the "location of preference" for a 457,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will create more than 150 jobs.
Wren Manufacturing Picks Pennsylvania For North American HQ, Manufacturing Facility
The United Kingdom’s largest kitchen retailer will create a total of 360 new jobs at two locations in Luzerne County, PA.
Empirical Foods Breaks Ground On $250M Facility In Kansas
The ground beef facility in Garden City, KS is expected to be finished between 2022 and 2023, and will create 250 new jobs.
Agribusiness: Both Sides Of The Coin
Even when it would seem so, not everything is simply win-win—especially when adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 and keeping vital supply lines open for essentials.
Texas: Open For Business
The pandemic and low oil prices hit Texas with a one-two punch, but the Lone Star State is still a leader in big-ticket projects.
