OK: Canoo Selects Tulsa for Manufacturing Facility, to Create 2,000+ JobsJune 18, 2021Canoo, a company manufacturing breakthrough electric vehicles (EVs), announced Oklahoma as the location for its US manufacturing facility. more >> FL: AZ: Sprouts Farmers Market Plans for Aggressive GrowthJune 18, 2021Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open 20 new stores this year, with aggressive plans to increase its number of stores by 10% a year beginning in 2022. more >> CN: Decathlon Sporting Goods to Open First Store in Western CanadaJune 18, 2021Decathlon, the largest worldwide sporting goods chain, is expanding to Western Canada with its first store in Calgary. more >> AL: Mohawk Industries to Create 130 Jobs in Randolph CountyJune 18, 2021Mohawk Industries plans to introduce yarn production at its Roanoke manufacturing facility, creating 130 jobs in the Randolph County community. more >> FL: SmartStream Technologies Opens Jacksonville Office, to Hire 20+June 17, 2021The London-based financial services and managed solutions service provider will start with 20 employees, focusing on providing technology and... more >> LA: New Amazon Robotics Facility in Baton Rouge to Create 50 JobsJune 17, 2021Company plans to serve Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas markets; project will create 50 new direct jobs. more >> CA: FoodMaxx Celebrates Grand Opening of First Store in LodiJune 17, 2021FoodMaxx officially welcomed customers to its new Lodi store recently, marking the value-format, warehouse style grocery store’s introduction to... more >> 
Trade & Industry Development Honors CiCi Award Winners for 2021January 6, 2021Trade & Industry Development has named the winners of its 2021 Corporate Investment/Community Impact Awards (CiCi Awards). more >> NRF Revised Forecast: Retail Sales to Exceed $4.44 Trillion in 2021June 14, 2021The NRF forecast that 2021 retail sales will total between $4.44 trillion to $4.56 trillion, up from $4.02 trillion in 2020. more >> Clean Energy Boom Could Create Up to 600,000 Quality American JobsJune 14, 2021New U.S. jobs report shows America’s clean energy transition will drive massive expansion of good-paying jobs in wind, solar, and energy storage. more >> Report: Reshoring Could Drive $443B in U.S. Economic Value Over Next 12 MonthsJune 14, 2021According to a new survey, 83% of North American manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore (up from 54% in March 2020). more >> Covid Impact On Imports Easing, But Numbers Are Still Below Last YearJune 14, 2021A new report indicates the impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing, although projected imports are still below... more >> U.S. Chamber Poll Reveals Return-to-Work Barriers, Mounting Workforce CrisisJune 7, 2021Survey shows many of the newly reported 9.3 million unemployed are never returning to work; nearly one in eight have turned down at least one job... more >> SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund CompetitionJune 7, 2021The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition with the addition of a new component aimed at... more >> 
CiCi Awards 2021 Community Impact AwardsJanuary 5, 2021A company’s decision to locate a new facility or expand an existing one can have a profound effect on a community, and it can go well beyond a... more >> 
CiCi Awards 2021 Corporate Investment AwardsJanuary 5, 2021While 2020 has certainly presented some challenges on the corporate investment front, many large projects continued apace, and the year is shaping up... more >> 
America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity and an Enjoyable LifeApril 7, 2021Have a look at some of the top locations for businesses seeking to pursue their goals of success and leadership while enjoying a quality of life that... more >> 
Michigan Ushers in the Next Chapter in Manufacturing, Workforce ReadinessApril 7, 2021Manufacturing and innovation are in Michigan’s DNA. The state put the world on wheels more than a century ago, and now it is leading the charge... more >> 
The Commonwealth of Virginia — Sound and InnovativeApril 7, 2021Ranked as America’s Top State for Business by CNBC, Virginia’s leadership position can be attributed to a number of assets, including its... more >> 
Maryland: In a Prime Position to Succeed in the Global EconomyApril 7, 2021As e-commerce continues to accelerate at lightning speed, companies around the globe are innovating to get their products from the warehouse to... more >> 
Georgia: A Powerhouse for Advanced Manufacturing, LogisticsApril 7, 2021In the State of Georgia, economic development is a team effort, and success has been built on relationships and the collaborative spirit of public... more >> 
A Perfect Fit: Plastics in LouisianaMarch 12, 2021Gifted with natural resources, Louisiana excels at producing one of the world’s most-essential manufactured materials: plastic. The state is also... more >> 
Arlington Heights, Illinois: Positioned for SuccessFebruary 24, 2021Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving municipality just northwest of Chicago, home to nearly 76,000 residents with a median annual household... more >> 
EdTech Firm Says Goodbye, Silicon Valley... Hello, Silicon Bayou.January 7, 2021EdTech company SchoolMint is taking advantage of Lafayette, La.’s business climate, assistance programs, workforce training and higher-ed... more >> 
Miramichi: Fertile Ground for Companies Looking to Grow in the Cannabis IndustryFebruary 4, 2020Committed to economic growth and diversification, the City of Miramichi in Canada is recruiting and attracting companies to help grow the cannabis... more >> 
Port of Coos Bay: Oregon's SeaportNovember 6, 2019The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay delivers the efficiency, flexibility and customer service needed to move cargo domestically and... more >> 
Miramichi: A Dynamic Community Committed to Economic Growth and DiversificationSeptember 1, 2019The 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 CapacityJanuary 22, 2018Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) has developed a 135,000-sq-ft new cold supply chain solution at Port Tampa Bay (PTB), FL. more >> 5 Steps to Ensure Work-From-Home Employees Maximize Corporate PerformanceMarch 13, 2020Here are 5 steps to ensure that creating a remote workplace environment for employees is a positive, beneficial step for the company. more >> Ericsson to Create 50,000 Career Opportunities In U.S. Over Next 5 YearsMarch 11, 2020Ericsson North America will create 50,000 enhanced career opportunities for individuals in the U.S. workforce over the next five years. more >> Energy Dept. Announces $20M Investment in Workforce Dev in Emerging FieldsMarch 6, 2020The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $20 million in funding for workforce development at universities in emerging energy fields. more >> IA: State Makes Progress Toward Reaching Postsecondary Attainment GoalMarch 5, 2020Iowa’s postsecondary educational attainment increased to 60.2% in 2019, growing by 2.6% from 57.6% reported in 2018. more >> FL: Colleges to Receive $3.6M to Create Northeast Florida Fintech InitiativeFebruary 13, 2020Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that $3.6 million will be awarded to two colleges to create the Northeast Florida Fintech Initiative. more >> WI: New Program Launched to Recognize Veteran-Ready EmployersJanuary 30, 2020With Wisconsin’s “Vets Ready Employer” initiative, the state is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to helping veterans and their families... more >> NY: State to Create Training Institute for Wind Farm WorkersJanuary 8, 2020New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the state will spend $20 million to create a training institute for prospective employees of planned offshore wind... more >> |
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