Business Facilities

JULY 26, 2019

California has crushed the competition as the top-ranked state for Opportunity Zones and Michigan is still the undisputed heavyweight champ in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities’ 1 5th Annual Rankings Report , released this week.

Michigan 58

Michigan California Zoning Ohio 58

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We are very fortunate to have ADM as our leading employer and to be the home of its North American headquarters. In the last four years alone, the EDC has worked with local, state and federal partners to access nearly $20 million in assistance to local employers. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S.

Illinois 79

Illinois St. Louis Railroad Zoning 79

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Construction will start later this year on phase one which will include road and energy infrastructure and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure Zoning Sustainability Roads 77

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. It is a growing city with a thriving business community, a high-quality workforce, premier sites for investors and developers, as well as opportunities for public-private partnerships. City of Peoria).

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 27, 2014

“Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Steve Beshear and Toyota officials announced in April that the Georgetown plant would be the site of the first-ever U.S. manufacturing.”

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. When the Great Recession hit, most of our rankings categories were configured to give you a static snapshot of the leaders in job-creation.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

Construction Junkie

JULY 6, 2020

Most construction sites are back up and running now amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, but that has led to an increase in responsibilities for employers to protect their employees. The new report shows compliance percentages for on-site workers wearing face masks, wearing gloves, and practicing social distancing.

Safety 76

Safety Site Zoning Employment 76

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

We selected Louisiana as the site for the state-of-the-art, steam-cracking facility and adjacent ethylene glycol plant due to the advantages of existing infrastructure, including access to competitive feedstock resources, as well as the distribution infrastructure and a skilled and well-trained workforce,” Chung said.

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future.

Alabama 105

Alabama Mobility Site Zoning 105

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The post Everything Is Big In Texas—And Getting Bigger appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The Lone Star State has been the top state for exports for 19 consecutive years, surpassing the combined total for its three closest competitors.

Texas 116

Texas Site Zoning Transportation 116

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers.

Virginia 40

Virginia Zoning Defense Railroad 40

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

All tower facades are cloaked in this same system to emphasize the shapes of the towers that bend and fold in response to site influences and contextual relationships. Images courtesy Graphite Design Group West Main West Main is a three-tower ensemble, ranging from 16 to 17 stories, occupying a large site in Bellevue, Wash.,

Innovation 59

Innovation Design Seattle Retail 59

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 9, 2014

The technology center, which will become an anchor tenant of the park, will develop complex business and IT solutions for clients seeking services from a technology partner that shares a common time zone, language and understanding of client business operations. A key part of the project includes a state-funded, 10-year, $4.5

Louisiana 47

Louisiana Education Zoning Site 47

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

From zoning laws to safety regulations, understanding these requirements is essential for the success of any construction endeavor. Understanding Zoning Laws and Permits Zoning Laws Zoning laws in Texas dictate how land can be used in different areas, impacting the type of construction permitted.

Legal 52

Legal Texas Inspections Zoning 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 29, 2013

NOLA was followed by Newport News (VA), Baltimore and Philadelphia, respectively, in the annual logistics assessment from BF , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development. The Crescent City continues to grow as a leading IT/software development hub. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

San Jose 80

San Jose Metro San Francisco Memphis 80

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The retirement and college savings services provider chose a new location in Tucson's UA Tech Park to help enhance its services in the Pacific Time Zone. Read Ascensus To Open New Office In Arizona on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Arizona 40

Arizona Office Tucson Zoning 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 18, 2016

million facility, a CGI Onshore IT Services Center of Excellence, will be home to 400 high-quality IT jobs at full employment. CGI’s arrival in Louisiana has helped elevate our state’s status as a leading destination for knowledge-based employers and the creative professionals who help them thrive,” said Governor John Bel Edwards.

Louisiana 54

Louisiana Employment Leases Education 54

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Our partners and we are addressing infrastructure such as river ports, highways, workforce initiatives, community, sites and buildings preparation. Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers.

Kentucky 64

Kentucky Louisville Certification Education 64

Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2016

discusses incubators, innovation zones, STEM education, incentives and the Garden State in a post-Panamax world. on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Michelle Brown, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey, Inc. Read Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Michelle Brown, Choose New Jersey, Inc.

New Jersey 40

New Jersey Zoning Education Innovation 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

There are good sites to develop because of our infrastructure which includes six ports, interstate highway, railway, airports, a large pipeline system, a loyal and productive workforce, and training facilities,” Swift says. The Center allows users to survey potential business sites all over the state.

Louisiana 57

Louisiana Zoning Transportation Industrial 57

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

For a list of Pennsylvania economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Business In Our Sites Grants & Loans: A $300 million statewide loan pool, created by the issuance of bonds. Maximum loan amount is $350,000.

Pennsylvania 45

Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

Safety Services Company

APRIL 30, 2014

Additional measures include: A dedicated spotter that is positioned to gauge clearance distance with visual aids like line of site landmarks and can give timely information to the operator through direct communication. Employer Responsible for Determining Qualified Rigger Status. Range control warning device.

OSHA 55

OSHA Regulation Safety Accidents 55

Business Facilities

AUGUST 21, 2017

Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. Florida, which ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment, has regional clusters of technology firms in sectors ranging from biotechnology, aerospace and aviation, advanced manufacturing, modeling, simulation and training, and others. “Our Photo © Ketterman).

Florida 72

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Properties of embankment dam site c. Earthquake activity in the area Accessibility of Materials for Dam Construction: Generally, construction materials for embankment dams can be easily accessed and frequently available at or close to construction site at low cost. Given below, the detail information on these factors :- a.

Design 40

Design Materials Construction Feasibility 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements. 5 in Biotechnology Strength Employment Leaders, no. The Peace Garden State also repeats its top-ranked performance in the Employment Leaders category.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

Business Facilities

MARCH 5, 2014

” A state initiative called the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) program aims to change all that, and it’s already yielding solid results in Allentown. NIZ allows developers to use designated tax revenues to pay off bonds and loans issued for capital improvements in the specified zone.

Pennsylvania 62

Pennsylvania Zoning North Carolina Industrial 62

BD+C

MAY 20, 2024

Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. or that are tech-free are a change in policy or behavior and do not often require physical modification.

Office 69

Office IDEA Zoning Innovation 69

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. In an enterprise zone, most authorized businesses enjoy a somewhat broader tax abatement using a different form. There are currently 68 enterprise zones in Oregon: 53 rural and 15 urban.

Oregon 40

Oregon Zoning Finance Income 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. Little Rock, AR is a center for several major employers in a variety of industries including healthcare, service, government and agriculture. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The geographic boundaries have been extended, and capital investment and employment eligibility requirements have been reduced. ACHIEVEMENT IN CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This streamlines the process of ensuring safety compliance on-site, making it easier to identify potential risks and rectify them quickly. Project stakeholders can operate VR headsets to experience a virtual construction site where they can conduct pre-emptive walk-throughs or safety training without physically being there.

Visualization 75

Visualization Autodesk Risk Safety 75

CivilJungle

JANUARY 8, 2022

In plastic hinge zones, abrupt changes in beam flange area are not permitted. Lh is the distance between the sites of the plastic hinges in inches. (in Panel Zone of Beam-To-Column Connections. Panel Zone Thickness. dz = panel zone depth between continuity plates, in. (mm). Panel Zone Doubler Plates.

Zoning 52

Zoning Design Permits Concrete 52