Dollar General to Offer Incentives for Employees to Receive COVID Vaccine
Dollar General has become the first big U.S. retailer to financially incentivize workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Manufacturing Industry Asked to Participate in Survey of Reshoring Opportunities
To better understand the needs of the manufacturing technology community, participate in an online survey to help in “Rebuilding the Supply Chain.”
Amazon to Add 11 New Aircraft to Its Amazon Air Fleet
Amazon is making its first-ever purchase of 11 Boeing 767-300 aircraft, expanding its air delivery capacity.
UT: GOED Commissions Industry Cluster Supply Chains Report
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently commissioned a report analyzing Utah’s six economic regions.
FL: FAME Program to Grow Manufacturing Talent in Northwest Florida
The Bay Economic Development Alliance and Gulf Coast State College is partnering with local manufacturers to to grow skilled manufacturing talent.
Trade & Industry Development Honors CiCi Award Winners for 2021
Trade & Industry Development has named the winners of its 2021 Corporate Investment/Community Impact Awards (CiCi Awards).
U.S. Ports Fare Well in Congressional Year-End Legislation
U.S. members of the American Association of Port Authorities are pleased that many port-related programs championed by AAPA are moving forward.
20 States Raise Minimum Wage to Start the New Year
Twenty states and dozens of localities increased their minimum wage on Jan. 1, giving a financial boost to many frontline workers during the pandemic....
WI: Wisconsin Researchers Lead Efforts to Improve Plastic Recycling
A team lead by University of Wisconsin scientists is working to cut down on massive plastic waste globally, and the efforts are gaining momentum.
WI: WEDC Provides New Mental Health Guides During Covid-19 Pandemic
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is providing new mental health information for employers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.