TX: Port Houston Volumes Buoyed by Strong Exports, Continue to Outpace Historic 2022 Levels
Port Houston’s container exports continue to outpace historic 2022 volumes. Loaded exports specifically are up 17% year-to-date compared to last year,...
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GA: Georgia Ports Authority Wins Environmental Approval for Inland Gainesville Rail Hub
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch said GPA’s Network Georgia plan to develop rail hubs around the state is gaining momentum, with...
LA: Tri-Parish Works Offers Free Workshops for Jobseekers Over Age 50
Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, is now accepting applicants for the nex...
NV: GOED Supported Project at University of Nevada, Reno Among NSF Innovation Engine Awardees
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) was one of 44 unique teams to receive its first-ever NSF Eng...
KS: Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million in Grants to Develop and Improve Kansas Tourism Sites
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that $30 million has been awarded to 18 recipients developing and improving tourism sites statewide. Funding was mad...
U.S. Adds 253,000 Jobs in April, With Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.4 Percent
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 253,000 in April, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic...
Association of Equipment Manufacturers Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Hall of Fame celebrates the men and women who create the equipment and technologies that build, feed...
IN: IEDC Identifies More Than 300 New, Nationally Competitive Greenfield Site Opportunities
Under the leadership of Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) reached a significant milesto...
NJ: NJEDA Highlights Over $8 Million in Support Approved for Manufacturers Under Voucher Program
By early May, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) had already approved over $8 million in vouchers to 69 New Jersey manufacturers un...
ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, Ahold Delhaize USA Demo Advanced Recycling for Plastic Waste
During a successful demo, plastic waste was collected from grocery stores, diverting it from landfills. Leveraging ExxonMobil's Exxtend™ technology fo...