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equipment

Equipment Leasing and Finance Index Up 5.1% In New Business Volume for Loans Sept.-Oct.

Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts in September, new data reveals a $10.5 billion or 5.1% increase in new business volume for equipmen...

business

MD: Maryland Ranks at Top for Minority-Owned Businesses, Supporting Thousands of Jobs in FY24

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland has been named the number one state for minority-owned businesses, according to a recent analysis by L...

ports

AAPA Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2024-2025

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is excited to announce its newly elected Board of Directors and officers who will serve for the 20...

business

KS: Governor Kelly Announces $20 Billion in Private Sector Investment Since 2019

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Friday that since the start of her administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $20 billion in committe...

workforce

US Departments of Labor, Commerce Release 'Skills-First' Hiring Guide for Employers

The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a guide designed to educate employers about the benefits of using skills-first hiring practices and en...

technology

AZ: Governor Announces Launch of Semiconductor-Focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Phoenix

Joined by industry, education and government leaders, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently announced the launch of a semiconductor-focused Future48 Workf...

battery

UT: Ionic MT Leases 4,000-Acre Silicon Ridge Halloysite to Support Battery Material Production

Ionic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT), an emerging leader in nano-silicon anode battery material production, has leased and fully permitted the expan...

workforce

IN: Hancock County Breaks Ground on Talent Development Hub Powered by READI

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Greenfield recently to break ground on the Amplify Hancock, a dedi...

battery

New Research: Global Battery Manufacturing Equipment Market to Reach $30 Billion by 2029

Over the last few years – particularly in 2021 – the battery manufacturing equipment market witnessed a huge expansion in production capacity, accordi...

ports

AAPA Announces 2024 Lighthouse Award Winners, Recognizing Excellence in Port Projects

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Lighthouse Awards. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are a his...