WA: McCain Foods USA to Expand in Othello, Creating 180-Plus Jobs
October 17, 2019
McCain Foods USA celebrated the start of construction of a 170,000-square-foot expansion at its Othello, Wash., potato processing facility recently. more >>
LA: Madison Parish Port Announces $8.1 Million Infrastructure Expansion
October 17, 2019
With an investment of $8.1 million, the Madison Parish Port will expand port infrastructure in support of future economic development. more >>
NC: Textile Manufacturer to Invest $5 Million in Eden, Adding 85 Jobs
October 17, 2019
Gildan Yarns, a yarn-spinning company, will create 85 jobs in Rockingham County, N.C., investing $5 million to revamp and operate a new yarn spinning... more >>
GA: Ball Corp. to Expand in Floyd County, Creating More Than 180 Jobs
October 17, 2019
Ball Corp. will expand its operations in Rome, Ga., creating more than 180 new jobs and investing more than $200 million in the project. more >>
WI: WEDC Launches New Wisconsin Supplier Network Website
October 14, 2019
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching a new website to help connect businesses with buyers, suppliers and service providers. more >>
AL: IBM Ranks Alabama No. 1 for Jobs from 2018 Foreign Investment
October 14, 2019
A highly respected survey from e IBM Services names Alabama as the top U.S. state for job creation from foreign investment in 2018. more >>
IA: Ames Site Becomes Iowa's Second Certified Super Park
October 14, 2019
Prairie View Industrial Center in Ames is the latest site to be certified through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) program. more >>
New Research: Employers, Employees Agree There is an Upskilling Crisis
October 14, 2019
About 56 percent of organizations believe they have a moderate to severe skills gap, according to new research with employers and employees. more >>
The Workforce of the Future Is Taking Shape Today
August 22, 2019
America’s governors are stepping up to the challenge of growing automation and globalization in the workforce. Recognizing that preparing the... more >>
Top Sites for Business Growth
August 22, 2019
Every company has different needs when it comes to finding the perfect location—whether access to utilities and infrastructure is a priority, or... more >>
Aviation is at the Heart of Kansas’ Growing Economy
August 22, 2019
Kansas may be known for its geographically central location, as a leading producer of wheat and beef, and where freedom-loving pioneers would make a... more >>
How Will Tariffs Impact Reshoring in 2019?
August 22, 2019
In 2018, the combined announcements of reshoring by U.S. companies and related foreign direct investment (FDI) by foreign companies remained strong,... more >>
Miramichi: A Dynamic Community Committed to Economic Growth and Diversification
September 4, 2019
The City of Miramichi in New Brunswick serves as an industrial, business and retail center--and it's committed to a strategy of economic growth and... more >>
Port Tampa Bay Adds New Refrigerated Warehouse Capacity
January 22, 2018
Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) has developed a 135,000-sq-ft new cold supply chain solution at Port Tampa Bay (PTB), FL. more >>
Stone County Mississippi Strikes the Right Balance and Is In the Middle of It All
October 1, 2017
Surrounded by lush national forest, yet positioned in the heart of a dynamic industrial-military corridor. A place of timeless traditions and 21st... more >>
Peoria AZ is the SMART Choice for Business Location
September 25, 2017
From its stunning topography to diverse workforce, Peoria Arizona is becoming an increasingly popular place to live, work and invest. Peoria is in a... more >>
IA: Clinton County Offers First-Of-Its-Kind Student Loan Repayment Program
October 17, 2019
Clinton County, Iowa, is helping post-secondary educated individuals in their communities pay off student loans. more >>
Machine Tool Supplier CNC Machines Renews Scholarship Program
September 26, 2019
CNC Machines has launched its second annual scholarship program for students pursuing certificates or degrees in a manufacturing-related area. more >>
LA: Governor Recognizes Mentor-Protégé Program Participants
September 25, 2019
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards recognized the inaugural class of companies participating in Louisiana’s Mentor-Protégé Recognition Program. more >>
MO: State Receives $1.3 Million in Apprenticeship Funding
July 29, 2019
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson recently announced $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant program. more >>
TX: Univ. Texas-San Antonio to Hold Coding Boot Camp Sept. 9
July 29, 2019
The University of Texas at San Antonio announced the launch of its first coding boot camp, in partnership with workforce accelerator Trilogy... more >>
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Automotive, Aerospace and Light Manufacturing 2019
Sites & Programs: Light Manufacturing Provides a Heavy Lift for Economic Development
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