Commerce Restricts Export of Luxury Goods to Russia, Belarus
The U.S. Commerce Department imposed restrictions on the export, reexport, and transfer of luxury goods to all end users in the Russian Federation and...
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IN: New Bill Set to Strengthen Economic Development Agenda
Governor says new bill will fuel IEDC effort to modernize economic development toolkit, secure high-paying jobs and industries of the future.
Visa U.S. Spending Momentum Index Rebounds in February
Visa announced that the U.S. Spending Momentum Index (SMI) was 109.3 in February (seasonally adjusted), up from 102.4 in January.
Survey: 65% of Small Businesses Can't Find Workers, Up 5% From Jan.
Alignable's March Labor Shortage Poll shows that it's growing more difficult for many small business employers to find the right workers, which impair...
AAPA Continues Advancement of Upskilling Programs for Port Professionals
AAPA has hired Shannon McLeod as the new Director of Professional & Workforce Development.
FL: St. Lucie County Expands the County's Foreign Trade Zone
The International Trade Association recently announced that St. Lucie County’s Foreign Trade Zone #218 has been approved for reorganization.
WI: Greater Milwaukee Urban League Honors WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) was honored with two awards from the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) recently.
White House Senior Advisor Landrieu to Speak at AAPA Summit
White House Senior Advisor for Infrastructure Implementation Mitch Landrieu will speak at the 2022 AAPA Legislative Summit: Now We Build!
KS: Kansas Business Honored for National Economic Development Award
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly applauded Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Kansas Department of Commerce for being nationally recognized with a Business Facilitie...
MS: Mississippi Awarded $32.7M for Broadband Infrastructure Expansion
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded nearly $32.7 million to the State of Mississippi for broadband infrastructure. ...