LA: Louisiana Partners With Techstars to Launch New Business Accelerator Program
Entrepreneurs across the state will have the opportunity to apply for venture capital funding and business development resources as part of a new star...
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AAPA Launches Offshore Wind Subcommittee
Recently, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) hosted its first-ever Offshore Wind Subcommittee meeting. The group will serve as a foru...
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in March
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation releases the March 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) recently. The...
ABI Research: Machine Tool Market to Reach $245 Billion in 2032
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the machine tool market will grow by a CAGR of 4.3% from 2022 to 2032 and reach US$245....
U.S. Economy Added 311,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 3.6 Percent
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics r...
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. retail sales up +6.9% year-over-year in February
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. retail sales excluding automo...
IN: IEDC, ICI Partner to Retain Indiana Graduates in Critical Industry Areas
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced a partnership with Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) to distribute $3 million to inc...
NV: GOED Expands Support for Western Nevada College's Mobile Training Lab
Western Nevada College (WNC), in collaboration with Redwood Materials, will develop and pilot a training program for new hires assigned to battery dis...
WA: Washington State Receives $163.4M to Fund Innovative Small Business Loan Programs
Washington state has been awarded $163.4 million from the U.S. Treasury Department to operate five capital access programs for small businesses. The n...
AAPA Endorses the Bipartisan Hydrogen for Ports Act
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce its strong support of the Hydrogen for Ports Act, legislation recently introd...