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		<title>Gilead Advances $32B U.S. Investment With New California Research Center</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new Research Center is one of three Foster City projects supporting Gilead’s U.S. investment in research, development and manufacturing through 2030.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &amp; Incentives Update (Sept. 11, 2026)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Finland.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Chobani, Burlington Bring $1.57B, Nearly 3,000 Jobs To Pennsylvania</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two major projects will expand Pennsylvania’s food manufacturing footprint and add a Fortune 500 headquarters in Philadelphia, backed by state and local economic development incentives.
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		<title>In North Carolina, 17 Entrepreneurs Pursue Funding In ‘Startup Showdown’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural competition through the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN) will culminate in startup funding for the winners. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hyundai Steel Begins Construction Of $5.8B Louisiana Steel Mill</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new steel mill will anchor Hyundai Motor Group’s expanding U.S. manufacturing ecosystem while adding 5,400 jobs and strengthening Louisiana’s position as an advanced manufacturing destination.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Québec: Cutting-Edge Pathways</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From AI and semiconductors to clean energy, this Canadian province is building ecosystems for next-generation investment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &amp; Incentives Update (Sept. 4, 2026)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia.
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		<title>GXO Logistics Chooses South Florida For Regional HQ</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/gxo-logistics-chooses-south-florida-for-regional-hq/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The global supply chain solutions provider will locate its office in T3 FAT Village in Fort Lauderdale.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Minnesota’s Solid Foundations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The North Star State drives growth by fostering key industries and workforce talent.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>South Carolina: Manufacturing Grows Statewide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Across a range of industries, companies are investing in the Palmetto State, bringing jobs and new opportunities.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Data Center Boom Is Raising The Bar For Site Selection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As AI-fueled demand accelerates data center development, power reliability, climate exposure, infrastructure resilience and other operational risks are becoming increasingly important site selection factors.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Survey: Reshoring Interest Rises Despite Cost And Labor Challenges</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new survey from the Reshoring Initiative and Regions Recruiting finds manufacturers increasing their focus on U.S. production and sourcing amidst shifting conditions.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Next-Gen Walmart Fulfillment Center To Bring 1,000 Jobs To Georgia</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/next-gen-walmart-fulfillment-center-to-bring-1000-jobs-to-georgia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157526</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Walmart will invest $1.3B in a new high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs in Franklin County.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Evonik Bets $108M On Vancouver’s Biopharma Future</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/evonik-bets-108m-on-vancouvers-biopharma-future/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157477</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A new GMP manufacturing facility will more than triple Evonik’s advanced pharmaceutical production capacity, underscoring the advantages of a deepening biotech ecosystem, specialized talent base and government support.
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		<title>Opportunity Zone 2.0: Federal Policy Meets State Implementation</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/opportunity-zone-2-0-federal-policy-meets-state-implementation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Contributor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=153330</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[OZ 2.0 applies to qualified gains invested into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) on or after January 1, 2027. For companies considering a move, now is the time to prepare.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Quantum Supply Chain, Modular Building Investments In Ontario</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/quantum-supply-chain-modular-building-investments-in-ontario/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157470</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[In Toronto, an $893 million CAD "Inception" facility for Xanadu Quantum Technologies will house photonics R&#38;D and manufacturing, while SEKISUI Canada Modular Solutions establishes operations in Burlington.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Oklahoma: Future Taking Off</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/oklahoma-future-taking-off/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157447</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Major investments in technology, manufacturing, and aerospace are fueling economic growth in Oklahoma, adding jobs and expanding operations throughout the region.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Indiana Offers Competitive Launchpad For Corporate Expansion</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/indiana-offers-competitive-launchpad-for-corporate-expansion/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157433</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A diversity of industries, strategic location, and quality of life provide a compelling environment for companies to grow in the Hoosier State.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &amp; Incentives Update (Aug. 28, 2026)</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/infrastructure-incentives-update-aug-28-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from California, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why? West Virginia</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/why-west-virginia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christine Davies]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157364</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Site readiness and energy diversity deliver advantages for business to grow in the Mountain State. A Q&#38;A with Christine Davies, Deputy Secretary of West Virginia Division of Economic Development &#38; Workforce Participation.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>N. American Data Center Demand Tests Market Capacity</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/costar-and-cbre-data-center-demand-tests-market-capacity/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157343</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Individual reports from CoStar and CBRE highlight surging demand, tight supply, and challenges bringing capacity online.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Picture Of Health</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/picture-of-health/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157320</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Healthcare growth reshapes real estate, workforce, and technology needs as communities compete for medical investment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Louisiana Builds Global Logistics Advantage For Business Growth</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/louisiana-builds-global-logistics-advantage-for-business-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BF Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://businessfacilities.com/?p=157298</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A robust transportation network, skilled workforce, and strategic location position this Gulf Coast state as a hub for global commerce. Plus in breaking news, SpaceX launches $100B Louisiana campus.
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		<title>Building Products Manufacturers Expand Footprints With $160M In North Carolina Investments</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/building-products-manufacturers-invest-160m-in-north-carolina-expansions/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both investing in new manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, ProVia and Great Southern Wood will create more than 440 jobs while strengthening the state’s building products and forestry supply chains.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Valvoline Global Operations To Move HQ To Ohio</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 160-year-old lubricant brand is investing in Cincinnati with space for up to 120 employees, while its Lexington, Kentucky facility will be its Americas Hub with 400 employees. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Missouri: Where Business Is Booming</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Data centers, distribution centers brought investment to the Show-Me State this past spring.
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		<title>IEDC Names 2026 Excellence In Economic Development Award Winners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, the International Economic Development Council honored 226 organizations for their outstanding achievements as part of this highly competitive awards program.
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		<title>Greater Hartford, Connecticut: Where Business &amp; Innovation Meet</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/greater-hartford-connecticut-where-business-innovation-meet/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anchored by the insurance and finance sectors, the Hartford region also excels in advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and healthcare. A Q&#38;A with Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer, MetroHartford Alliance.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Commercial Sites: Finding The Site That Fits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From standalone sites to development-ready business parks, companies can find locations to spur and support long-term growth.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Infrastructure &amp; Incentives Update (Aug. 21, 2026)</title>
		<link>https://businessfacilities.com/infrastructure-incentives-update-aug-21-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anne Cosgrove]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Business Facilities Update features the latest from New York State, West Virginia, Washington's Port of Vancouver USA, and Germany.]]></description>
		
		
		
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