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ports

GA: Port of Savannah Container Volumes up 4% Through October

The Port of Savannah handled 4.8 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in calendar year 2025 through October, up 183,250 TEUs or 4 percent. M...

business

Ghostworking: 58% Admit They’re Pretending to Work on a Regular Basis, Says Survey

A survey from Resume Now®, an AI resume building service, reveals that a significant number of employees are engaging in "ghostworking"—pretending to ...

energy

AZ: Ameresco, City of Chandler Launch Initiative to Cut Municipal Utility Costs by Over $1M Annually

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, broke ground on transformative Solar Project for the City of Chandler, Ariz., desi...

business

AL: Alabama Opens New Business Development Office in Seoul, to Strengthen Ties With South Korea

The Alabama Department of Commerce has expanded its global presence with a new business development office in Seoul, South Korea, strengthening one of...

small business

NV: GOED Secures an Additional $38.5 Million for Nevada’s Small Businesses and Startups

Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which is overseen by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), has received its s...

defense

LA: Military Spending in Louisiana Up 77%, Generating $17 Billion Economic Impact Statewide

Military-related spending in Louisiana generated more than $17 billion in total economic activity during fiscal year 2024, according to a new statewid...

space

Space Manufacturing Shows Potential for Next-Generation Therapies, says GlobalData

The space environment is rapidly emerging as a vital platform for scientific discovery and biomedical advancement. As space becomes more accessible, p...

economic development

NE: North Platte Attracts $2B in Development Since 2020; Sees Growth in Agri-Business, Housing, Retail

Successful infrastructure developments in the City of North Platte (pop. 22,549) have assisted in the creation of 1,211 new housing units, 60 retail b...

agriculture

IN: Sustainea Launches Regenerative Agriculture Project in Indiana to Advance Sustainable Sourcing

Sustainea Bioglycols, an innovative company focused on renewable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is proud to announce the launch of a regenerat...

business

OH: Gov. DeWine, JobsOhio Announce $100 Million ‘Energy Opportunity Initiative’

While attending the Ohio Business Roundtable CEO Summit in Lewis Center recently, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio announced the creation of the...