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equipment

Equipment Leasing and Finance Assoc. Survey: January New Business Volume Up 6% Year-Over-Year

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies ...

business

LA: Development-Ready Communities Eligible for $10,000 LED Grants to Support Local Projects

ouisiana Economic Development has launched a new grant program to support improvement projects and promote further growth in certified Louisiana Devel...

site development

MS: Mississippi Investing Nearly $1 Million Towards Site Development Projects Throughout State

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced the state of Mississippi is investing $993,250 in site development projects throughout the state. Site developm...

cybersecurity

Survey: Cyber Security Officers Struggle to Balance Regulation and Security Demands

As cybersecurity threats multiply and new regulations like the NIS 2 Directive, MiCA, and DORA are soon to be implemented, the role of Chief Informati...

plastics

FL: NPE2024 Will Be The Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies In The Americas

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the continued growth of the bioplastics industry at its upcoming trade show, NPE: The Plastic...

education

Kroger, P&G Game Changers Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Kroger Co. and The Procter & Gamble Company announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its third year...

exports

SC: South Carolina Export Sales Total $37.3 Billion in 2023, Defying National Exports Trend

Gov. Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 20...

technology

Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with GlobalFoundries to Strengthen Domestic Chip Supply

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalFoundries (GF) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorand...

workforce

MD: Maryland Department of Commerce Incentives Support Nearly 10,000 Maryland Jobs in FY 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland Department of Commerce finance and tax incentive programs helped create and retain 9,725 direct jobs i...

business

SC: South Carolina Department of Commerce Unveils “Launch to Legacy” Brand

In fulfilling its vision of embracing the future to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Com...