NC: New Campaign Recruits Businesses and Workforce to North Carolina
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina has launched a national advertising campaign focused to attract businesses and workers.
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Site Selectors Survey Reveals Latest Trends in Corporate Location Decisions
Manufacturing in Full Gear While Office Projects Slow; DE&I, Sustainability Emerge as Key Site Selection Factors for Consumer-Facing Companies
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Demand Slowed in April
U.S. machine shops and other manufacturers ordered $404.6 million worth of new capital equipment during April, -11.7% less than during March, and yet ...
TopResume Survey: 69% of Working Mothers Won't Return to Workplace
Recent survey data reveals the pandemic's latest impact on working mothers.
Covid Impact On Imports Easing, But Numbers Are Still Below Last Year
A 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 la...
NRF Revised Forecast: Retail Sales to Exceed $4.44 Trillion in 2021
The NRF forecast that 2021 retail sales will total between $4.44 trillion to $4.56 trillion, up from $4.02 trillion in 2020.
Report: Reshoring Could Drive $443B in U.S. Economic Value Over Next 12 Months
According to a new survey, 83% of North American manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore (up from 54% in March 2020).
Clean Energy Boom Could Create Up to 600,000 Quality American Jobs
New U.S. jobs report shows America’s clean energy transition will drive massive expansion of good-paying jobs in wind, solar, and energy storage.
Nominations Open for 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Awards
The Minority Business Development Agency is accepting nominations for its 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards.
SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition with the addition of a new component aimed at spur...