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ports

MS: Mississippi State Port Authority Enters Into Operating Agreement With Ports America

The Mississippi State Port Authority has entered into a long-term lease and operating agreement with Ports America, the largest terminal operator and ...

metals

American Welding Society Celebrates National Welding Month in April

Welding careers play an integral role in keeping people safe and advancing the quality of life across the globe, yet participation in welding and othe...

ports

AAPA to Host Ports in DC for Legislative Summit

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is excited to host its annual Legislative Summit: Strong Ports, Strong America in Washington, DC, ...

equipment

Survey: Equipment Leasing New Business Volume Up 11 Percent Year-Over-Year for February

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

manufacturing

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....

business

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...

energy

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

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...

business

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...

manufacturing

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...