Legislation Introduced to Create National Institute of Manufacturing
Legislation was introduced recently to create a new independent federal institute, the National Institute of Manufacturing.
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Study: 43% say AI to Have Greatest Impact on Supply Chains
A new study says 43% of senior manufacturing decision-makers identified artificial intelligence (AI) among technologies likely to have a major impact....
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Essentials for Returning to Work
As organizations begin to transition from employees working from home back to the office environment, preparation will be paramount as they reoccupy t...
NC: Duke Energy Foundation Invests $200,000 in Supporting EDPNC
The Duke Energy Foundation has invested $200,000 to support the work of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in 2020.
FL: Enterprise Florida Expands Virtual Business Matchmaking Assistance
Following the modernized trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, Enterprise Florida is expanding its trade facilitation service to these ...
Poll: 92% of Employers Offering Remote Work Option Upon Reopening
92% of employers are offering a work-from-home option to meet accommodation requests, according to a new XpertHR poll of 276 human resource profession...
SC: S.C. Commerce Launches New Business Development Website
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the launch of a new business development website: SCBizDev.SCCommerce.com.
Survey: Just 30% of Workers More Productive Working from Home
Fewer than one-third of employees (30%) say they're more productive working remotely than in an office setting, according to a new survey from The Man...
Federal Alert: Tell Congress to Support Economic Development
IEDC continues to advocate on behalf of economic development organizations and professionals.
Federal Reserve Findings Show Signs of Improvement in Manufacturing
Total industrial production increased by 1.4% in May, reports the Federal Reserve, as many factories around the country returned from lockdowns to reo...