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The Cole County Commission on Tuesday signed a contract with the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership to continue working on economic development in the county. The commissioners voted unanimously for the contract, but not before…

Women's History Month dates back to the first International Women's Day in 1911. In 1978, schools in Sonoma, California celebrated Women's History Week with events designed around March 8 ( International Women's Day). Following a…

In June 2020, three months into the pandemic, the head of the World Economic Forum said COVID-19 provided an urgent reason for the world to pursue a “great reset” of capitalism. "The world must act…

On March 2, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing entitled "Substance Use, Suicide Risk, and the American Health Care System." The audience was devoted to discussing solutions to the nation's…

LEBANON – Breaks Interstate Park will receive over $1 million in grants and Wise County will receive up to…

APPLETON — A $1 million grant presented Tuesday will boost suicide prevention programs and economic development for Hmong and other Southeast Asian populations across Wisconsin.Governor Tony Evers stopped at Long Cheng Market in Appleton to…

Dollars, cents and available properties and buildings are not the only…

After facing a myriad of challenges in 2020, Maine's craft beer industry has been able to profit and is set to continue growing, according to a new economic impact report. Breweries and the related activities of their…

In a recent article on the Aitkin County Economic Development Committee, Age said it was a county…

QUINCY (WFEM) - The Mid-America Port Commission, centered around Quincy and Hannibal, handled 15 million tonnes of cargo in 2020, placing it three places on the list of the top 50 U.S. ports.This is 3 million tonnes more than in 2019.When…

Khalfani Stephens to be nominated for Deputy Mayor of Pontiac Khalfani Stephens to be nominated for Deputy Mayor of Pontiac (Transition Pontiac, Dec. 23, 2021) Pontiac, MI - Mayor-elect Tim Greimel has announced he will appoint…

The Tulsa region is a finalist for a grant of over $ 70 million from the federal government.The grant is provided through the US bailout and would bring both economic growth and infrastructure to the region.“This is…

Kurt zende WHEELING - Kurt Zende returns to a familiar office, albeit in a new…

Across the United States, headlines in urban, suburban and rural news markets are announcing the "child…

RICHMOND - VFP Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure for…

DICT Undersecretary Emmanuel Rey Caintic, DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba, DOST Undersecretary Sancho Mabborang and QBO Innovation Hub & Ideaspace Foundation President Butch Meily, share the projects and programs of…

NEWARK - Grow Licking County Executive Director Alexis Fitzsimmons has said the county's tradition of the manufacturing workforce and telling our story is key to future economic development.Fitzsimmons, named to lead the public-private…

RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) - A metal fabrication operation in the community of Oakwood in Buchanan County plans to more than double in size and create 22 new jobs, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said on Tuesday, according to WJHL, a subsidiary of…

For much of his first term, Governor Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey ruled his largely suburban state as a steadfast liberal, winning a minimum wage hike, higher taxes on the rich, and legalization of marijuana.But when he ran for…

TEMECULA, California., November 4, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - The Coalition for Economic Development has…

Weaker-than-expected economic growth in the last quarter, a slowdown in jobs and supply chain problems expected to continue into the next year all send warning signals for President Joe Biden's economy , despite a positive overall outlook…

October 30, 2021 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today applauded an announcement from…

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership today announced that recycling company Madera Fuels is establishing materials collection and processing operations in Vicksburg. The project represents a corporate…

On September 15, the Oberlin Planning Commission approved plans to build a new ALDI grocery store in the city. Two years ago, Oberlin City Council rezoned nearly 28 acres of land on the proposed ALDI site to create a larger retail space…

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas hosted a 25th anniversary celebration and Sterling awards ceremony on Wednesday in Abilene, where the winners included the Brownwood Municipal Development District.The event featured remarks from…

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana - News 15's Jeff Horchak spoke to community members about a federal loan to boost economic growth on the north…

Kathy Neidert VEDA member of the board of directors I want to introduce you to five dynamic women who have joined the board of directors of the Vernon Economic…

Lindsey Piersol, executive director of Wood County Economic Development, discussed development changes in the region on Wednesday at the Wood County Development…

Exit: Valdosta, Georgia—In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson signed a proclamation recognizing October…

Dear Residents, As you all know, we have a close working relationship with Ann Arbor Spark as part of our posting to Region 9 by Michigan Economic Development Corp. Paul Krutco is the President and CEO of Ann Arbor Spark. Working…

As the year draws to a close, Cole County commissioners have begun to review their economic development plan for 2022.The county's approach to economic development takes two paths: hiring a consultant to promote economic development in…

Charlotte Shaw, who began her new role last week as Managing Director and Executive Director of the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, will be paid a salary of $ 222,500 for her first year of employment, according to the…

October 1, 2021 City of Albuquerque's Job Training Albuquerque (JTA), a workforce development program developed by the administration of Mayor Tim Keller, expands its course rosters for the second time this year, now offering training in…

(The Center Square) - Another major economic group has lowered its optimism for the U.S. economy this year,…

SSome of the strongest partnerships bring together diverse individuals who share the same overarching goals. By working together, these unions maximize the experience and specialized skills of each party for the greater long-term good.…

A retailer that operates in resort towns wanted to open a new store in Charlevoix, 50 miles north of Traverse City, in time for Memorial Day. The salary for a new manager was $ 17 to $ 19 an hour, said Sarah Van Horn, president of the…

NATCHEZ - The mayor of Vidalia, Buz Craft, is hoping that the town of Vidalia can continue to be part of Natchez Inc.'s economic development effort, but doing so will require changing its contract. Vidalia joined…

Mandi Mitchell, Louisiana's assistant secretary for economic development, will be the new head of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority after the organization's board of commissioners vote on Thursday.The board unanimously chose…

LM Equipment & Design and Lehmann Mills located at 11000 State Route 62 in Green Township, north of Salem. SALEM - Butech Bliss has acquired…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Rio South Texas Economic Council is a non-profit organization that brings together the economic development interests of cities, counties, chambers and educational institutions, workforce councils, ports,…

Board of Directors of theBonham Economic Development Corporation~ Regular meeting ~Date and time: Monday, September 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m.Location: Bonham Town Hall, 514 Chestnut St. AGENDA Invocation 1. A. Call to order B. Welcome!-->…

I'm giving the South Dakota government a hard time for its close business-über-alles mentality. Our short-sighted willingness to do anything for money leads to CAFO air and water pollution, super-spreader rallies in…

Ribbon cutting and more to come (Photo: Ed Reed / Mayoral Photography Office) It would be foolish to bet against New York, but a full and robust return from the COVID-19 crisis is not guaranteed without bold action. It is increasingly…

Dr Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, stressed that lower cost of energy is key to growing economy and India should focus on developing technologies disruptive to maintain cost competitiveness and achieve…

The undeveloped military buffer zone has potential for recreation and economic development The University of Georgia is part of an innovative project that will create recreational areas along the 35,000 acres surrounding Fort…

Detroit - Trucks crossed the Ambassador Bridge on Friday, delayed for up to two hours as workers at Windsor border agencies launched a "rule book" action that effectively slowed the flow of traffic across the border.Commercial traffic is…

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers on floridatoday.com/subscribe.A beer-centric campaign created by the Florida Space Coast Economic Development Commission began as a joke.Brian Baluta, Director of Communications and…

Aug 4, 2021, 4:54 AM HST The Maui Chamber of Commerce will discuss economic development, climate change, affordable housing and small business support as part of a weekly podcast and radio program. The "Business Matters" show…

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Breadcrumb Links World Politics Entertainment Books BC activist and scholar Harsha Walia makes compelling arguments in her fortifying new book on our global man-made crises Author of the article: Tom…

COVID-19 closures have exacerbated violence against women by trapping them with their abusers. The biggest challenge is that very few women report violent behavior, says Pakistan Police Commissioner Maria Mahmood.…

By the Nisqually Valley Press Team A popular company from Yelm sets up in Tenino. The owners of the Yelm Shiplap Shop & Coffee House hope to open the Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House in…

Ray Watson has been hired as the new director of economic development for the town of Flower Mound, the town said on Friday. Watson has over 18 years of experience in the public and private sector. He is currently based in Dallas as a…

If the UK is to deal properly with its climate impacts, it must reduce the environmental impact of domestically produced and imported products by 75% this decade. The UN estimates that food and drink production alone has driven…

WOODSTOCK - Twin Pines Housing is adding up to 8 units for sale to its Safford Commons complex, as part of its ongoing efforts to make homeownership more affordable.Housing applications open in September for new housing, where four of the…

Housing Secretary Mike Kennealy recently visited Hyannis to celebrate the increase in the number of housing units the village has seen over the past year. Kennealy joined state and city officials, and Robert Brennan, president of CapeBuilt…

Heads of State and Government gathered to discuss financing for development in the COVID-19 era and beyond, as part of an initiative launched by the United Nations Secretary-General and Prime Ministers from Canada and Jamaica.…