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Amonix to Build Solar Plant Near Las Vegas
A solar power company plans to build a manufacturing plant in the Las Vegas area, creating about 300 jobs in what officials say is...
Upstate NY, Canada Team Up on Wind Power
The CanAm Wind Energy initiative, a formal partnership between Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE), Buffalo Niagara Enterprise (BNE), and Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Canada,...
Bovine Biofuel Bonanza Beckons
When we think of clean energy, we usually conjure up vast vistas of lush green fields and cloudless blue skies. This idyllic landscape is...
MEDC Initiatives Creating 910 New Jobs
Four companies are receiving tax credits from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to expand in Michigan, and the city of Flint is receiving...
IBM to Open Tech Center in Missouri
IBM plans to open a new technology service delivery center in Columbia, MO that will create up to 800 jobs for technical professionals. According...
Surely You’re Joking, Dr. Feynman
As an ominous pool of crude oil slowly makes its way to the shores of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, word comes from Washington that...
Galmont Picks Lexington for Test Center
Galmont Consulting is partnering with the University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington to create a new software testing center. Galmont will hire 90 new, full-time...
Tissue Maker Invests $1B in Anderson County, SC
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is announcing a $1-billion investment in Anderson County, SC by New York-based First Quality Enterprises Incs., a...
CO Gov Orders CEDC to Prove Job Creation
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter issued an executive order this week directing state agencies to track job creation. The executive order requires the Colorado Economic...
TVA Transmitting 300 MW of Wind Power
The winds blowing across the Illinois plains are now powering clean, renewable energy into the Tennessee Valley Authority service region. On May 11, TVA...
VA Region Gets $41.5 Million in Stimulus Bonds
Prince George’s County in Virginia has been awarded $41.5 million in stimulus recovery bond financing for private economic development projects and is looking for...
Dubuque Wins Federal Economic Development Award
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Fernandez presented city officials in Dubuque, IA today with the highest national award for economic ...
Pennies From Heaven
They’re cleaning up another mess on Wall Street today, but this time it’s not Goldman Sachs’ fault. The center of the financial universe served...
Phoenix Packaging to Open HQ in Virginia
Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of Phoenix Packaging Group, will invest more than $20 million to establish its first U.S. operation in Pulaski...
O’Malley Named BIO Governor of the Year
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced its selection of Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley as Governor of the Year this week in ...
Gore Issues Moral Challenge on Climate Change
Former Vice President Al Gore directly challenged his critics and threw down a moral gauntlet on the issue of climate change in a...
BIO 2010: Biotech Now Supports 8 Million U.S. Jobs
The BIO 2010 International Convention was kicked off this week in Chicago with the release of the BIO/Battelle State Biosciences Initiatives report....
United, Continental Announce Merger
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines announced on Monday it will merge with Continental Airlines in a deal worth $3.2 billion, creating the world's ...
Luxembourg: Dynamic Country, Grand Impact
Research and innovation are key drivers in modern industry. Luxembourg has unveiled new initiatives that are attracting investors and creating a dynamic...
Changing Demographics Drive Medical Demand
Our aging population has expectations for healthcare and a sustainable quality of life that those before could have only dreamed of—prospects that innovation...
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.