Related Reading

Shovel Ready and Certified Sites Add Long-Term Success for Companies
April 2, 2019
 By Lisa A. Bastian, President, Bastian PR As time slices through 2019, shovel-ready or “certified” site programs of all kinds continue t...

Read More...
Deice Infrastructure a Priority Project
March 13, 2019
PDAC List Includes Recommendation for Wilmington Air Park Wilmington, OH — A proposed project to enhance the ability of the Wilmington Air Park...

Read More...
The Value and Challenges of Certified and Shovel Ready Sites in the Site Selection Process
November 19, 2018
By Phil Schneider, President, Schneider Strategy Consulting LLC In 20 years, certified and shovel ready site programs have evolved from a unique tool ...

Read More...
Cherokee Home to Newest Iowa Certified Site
September 17, 2018
Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that a development-ready site located in Cherokee is the latest industrial...

Read More...
The Benefits of a “Certified” Shovel Ready Site
January 10, 2018
By Lisa A. Bastian, President, Bastian PR In this brave new world of two-day delivery being the norm for online purchases, it seems people expect spee...

Read More...
Mount Sterling Industrial Site Named Kentucky’s 16th Build-Ready Location
October 16, 2017
Montgomery County tract becomes the fourth certified in the commonwealth this year Frankfort, KY — In receiving Build-Ready certification for a...

Read More...

Previously Archived Features

Upcoming Industry Events

2026 TEDC MID-YEAR CONFERENCE

June 17, 2026 - June 19, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/conferences Date: June 17-19, 2026 The TEDC hosts three conferences per year. We host a Legislative/Winter Conference in February, a Mid-Year Conference in June and the Annual Conference in October. Conference locations are all areas of the state each year in order to reach our member’s geographic regions. TEDC Conferences are a great resource for…

Find out more

BIO 2026

June 22, 2026 - June 25, 2026

Date: June 22-25, 2026 BIO is the world’s largest advocacy association representing biotechnology companies, academic and research institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. Location: San Diego Convention Center https://convention.bio.org/

Find out more

TEDC SUMMER BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE

August 11, 2026 - August 14, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: August 11-14, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…

Find out more

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

October 7, 2026 - October 10, 2026

Date: October 7-10, 2024 Join advanced battery and electric hybrid and vehicle technology engineers, directors, and executives from thousands of companies walking the show floor, attending the conference, and looking for inspiration. Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI https://www.evtechexpo.com

Find out more

2026 TEDC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/conferences Date: October 7-9, 2026 The TEDC hosts three conferences per year. We host a Legislative/Winter Conference in February, a Mid-Year Conference in June and the Annual Conference in October. Conference locations are all areas of the state each year in order to reach our member’s geographic regions. TEDC Conferences are a great resource for…

Find out more
Load More

Economic Development News

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

eNewsletter

Join 35K subscribers in receiving the latest economic development news and trends.

Select Top Industry Targets
(must select at least one)
I understand that subscribing to the email list means that I agree to receive emails from Expansion Solutions. I can update my preferences and unsubscribe at any time.

Industry Categories

\

Expansion Solutions

(800) 663-8791
Info@ExpansionSolutionsMagazine.com
Expansion Solutions online is a worldwide service of Cornett Publishing Co., Inc. ©1996-2025, all rights reserved.

Our Sponsors