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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...

quality of life

Summer Spending Squeeze: Survey Says Americans Weigh Fun Against Financial Stress

According to a new study conducted by Intuit Credit Karma, about one-third of Americans (34%) expect to spend less on non-essentials this summer, comp...

workforce

New Coalition with States and Industry to Champion Apprenticeships for Young People

CareerWise and the AFT, alongside a broad coalition of partners, announced the launch of the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator, a groundbreakin...

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...

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, ...

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 ...