Remove Defense Remove Design Remove Memphis Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. 1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems.

Metro 110
article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Examples of major logistics clusters include Memphis, home to hundreds of distribution centers and a major air freight hub with impressive land, water and rail logistics assets as well. The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. He is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis and supply chain management.

Memphis 76
article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Helen of Troy, a designer and marketer of brand-name household, personal care and healthcare/home environment products, announced plans in early January to construct a 1.3 The company will move operations from its Memphis, TN, facility to the new Olive Branch location. million-square-foot distribution facility in north Mississippi.