Industry

Report: Number of Women CEOs Declines, and Misconduct Leads to Record CEO Firings
News Dec 09, 2019
The number of women CEOs in the S&P 500 dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2018, while companies ousted five CEOs due to #MeToo-related misconduct.
Study: Cities Can Collectively Realize $60B by Becoming Hyperconnected
News Dec 09, 2019
ESI ThoughtLab’s economists estimate that, worldwide, cities could collectively enjoy a return on investment of $60 billion if they became fully hyper...
NE: Thunderhead Wind Project to Include 108 Turbines, Produce 300MW
News Dec 09, 2019
Chicago-based Invenergy will build 108 GE turbines for the Thunderhead Wind Energy Center in Antelope and Wheeler counties in Nebraska.
AZ: Arizona Earns Top Credit Upgrade From Moody’s
News Dec 09, 2019
Citing Arizona's strong job growth, record savings and debt pay-offs, Moody's upgraded the state's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1 recently.
SC: Grants Awarded to Boost Econ Development in 21 S.C. Communities
News Dec 09, 2019
Twenty-one communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $7 million in funds.
SC: MSI Mold Builders Expands in Greenville County, Adding 6 New Jobs
News Dec 06, 2019
MSI Mold Builders, a plastic injection mold manufacturing company, announced plans to expand the company’s current operations in Greenville County, S....
BC: UK-Based LifeSaver Adds North American Distribution from Vancouver
News Dec 06, 2019
LifeSaver, a manufacturer of portable and reusable water filtration systems, has partnered with Eartheasy Distribution for North American expansion.
LA: Ernst & Young Expanding New Orleans Presence, Creating 200 Jobs
News Dec 06, 2019
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced the opening of a new executive support center within its expanded and remodeled downtown New Orleans office.
IN: Artisanal Vegan Chocolate Company Expanding Production, to Hire 71
News Dec 06, 2019
SoChatti, a producer and distributor of artisanal vegan chocolate, announced the opening of its new production and R&D facility in central Indiana.
LA: Cyber Center Partnership Announced at Bossier Parish Community College
News Dec 05, 2019
A new cyber center partnership was announced at Bossier Parish Community College, creating cyber assets for employers and educators.