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retail

NRF Survey Says Father’s Day Spending to Reach Record $24 Billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual survey released last week by the National Retail Fe...

construction

SC: RIA Awards Construction, Planning Grants to Upgrade Infrastructure in S.C.

The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 27 projects, totaling approximately $26 million, to address critical i...

business

Survey Says Most Employers To Maintain, Expand Well-Being Offerings Despite Headwinds

The vast majority of employers remain committed to investing in well-being for the coming year, despite challenges such as soaring health care costs, ...

technology

New Report: $80.6 Billion Annual Loss Due to Communications Breakdowns, Underinvestment

Unily, the leading enterprise Employee Experience Platform, unveiled its latest research report, Disconnected and Disengaged: The Economic Cost of Fro...

space economy

Global Space Economy Market to Surpass $511 Billion in 2029, Forecasts GlobalData

The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% from $421.0 billion in 2024 to $511.2 billion in 2...

transportation

FL: Orlando International Airport Earns Prestigious ACI Accreditation for Customer Experience

Orlando International Airport (MCO) received the esteemed Airport Customer Experience Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), reaffir...

workforce

70% Fewer Workers Quitting to Job Hunt, But Career Gaps Due to Health and Family Are Rising

New cover data from MyPerfectResume®, a leading career service platform, reveals that workers in 2025 are significantly less likely to quit their jobs...

business

UT: Report Says Utah Exported $18.2 Billion Worth of Goods in 2024, Supporting Over 70,000 Jobs

Utah’s international trade sector continued to be a powerful driver of the state’s economy in 2024, with $18.2 billion in goods exports supporting 70,...

development

AL: Fayette County Leadership Secures SEEDS Grant to Boost Econ Development, With New Industrial Site

C3 of the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance (EDA) is proud to announce a major step forward in economic development for Fayette County. ...

workforce

AL: Bevill State, C3 Launch 'Career BOO$T' Program to Strengthen Workforce in Northwest Alabama

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and C3 of Northwest Alabama, Inc. (also known as the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance) are proud ...