6th Annual ‘Western Hemisphere Ports Day’ Slated for April 5
The American Association of Port Authorities, the unified voice of seaports in the Americas, will commemorate Western Hemisphere Ports Day on April 5.
Industry News
U.S. Commerce Secretary Announces Efforts to Advance Offshore Wind Power
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced two new initiatives that will advance clean energy goals by harnessing offshore wind power.
Amazon Rolls-Out On-Site Vaccines for Frontline Employees
Amazon will provide on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for frontline employees, starting in Missouri, Nevada, and Kansas.
Bed, Bath & Beyond to Upgrade Inventory Management System
Bed, Bath & Beyond is deploying cloud-based inventory management software from Relex Solutions.
FL: JAXPORT, Volusia County Create Relationship to Promote Business
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Northeast Florida and Volusia County in Central Florida have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Consumer Fitness Category Drives Overall Sports Industry Market Growth
Despite an economic recession in 2020, the U.S. sports and fitness market, including footwear, apparel and equipment, grew by 0.6 percent in 2020.
NM: State Job Training Funds Support 328 New Mexico Jobs
The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board awarded a total of $3.4 million in funding to 17 companies throughout New Mexico, supporting 328 jobs....
AZ: U of A Center for Innovation Startup SGNT Wins NSF Research Grant
SGNT, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation startup, has received a $749,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant through the NSF.
WA: Port of Vancouver USA Sees Record Year in 2020
The Port of Vancouver USA is reporting a record-breaking year in 2020, with the highest returns in its 108-year history.
Study: Companies with a Culture of Health Outperform in the Marketplace
Research shows that companies invested in a culture of health, safety, and well-being have a competitive advantage and outperform in the marketplace. ...