2026 Outlook: Economic Expansion Expected to Continue, But Balance of Risk Tilts Downward
The U.S. economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026 despite a moderation in growth, according to the 2026 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Econom...
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New Sustainability Report Signals a Critical Year for Climate, Nature and Compliance
Leading sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has published the 2025 edition of its annual Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive ...
AK: City of Hope Earns AEDC ‘Competitive Community’ Designation
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) today announced that Hope is the latest city to complete the state’s Competitive Communities Initi...
OK: Oklahoma Leads Nation in Native-American-Owned Small Businesses
Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s s...
SC: More Than $12 Million Awarded to Improve Communities Across South Carolina
Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $12 million for public improvement projects a...
AI-Driven Digital Workplaces Set to Accelerate in 2026, Says GlobalData
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fueling trends such as rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interopera...
Report: Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady at Year End
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released its December 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MC...
AR: Arkansas Selected to Lead National Manufacturing Apprenticeship Expansion Effort
The State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansi...
GlobalData Reflects on AI Innovation: Advancing Productivity, AI Trust, Enterprise Intelligence
Over the past 12 months, intelligence provider GlobalData has accelerated its transformation into an intelligence and productivity platform that helps...
LA: Louisiana Closes Record Year with New Investment and Strong Momentum
Louisiana Economic Development announced historic results for 2025, the largest year of investment and job creation in Louisiana’s history, with more ...