Systaaq Diagnostic Products Moves To Virginia
The molecular diagnostics company is the newest tenant at the Prince William Science Accelerator in Innovation Park.
Michigan’s URC Contributes $958M, 11,600 Jobs In Detroit
The University Research Corridor accounts for one in 20 Motor City jobs amidst continued recovery, according to a new report.
Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park
CGI Federal recently celebrated the dedication of its $13.1 million, 50,000-square-foot information technology center that serves as an anchor for the 143-acre University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park.
15 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
Grants totaling $5.7 million will assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and engineering improvements for project-ready certified sites.
World Water Day
The first White House Water Summit aims to mobilize a national effort to conserve and expand our water resources.
UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has launched UrbanTech NYC, a comprehensive program to help entrepreneurs and innovators address New York City’s most pressing urban challenges in sectors such as energy, waste, transportation, agriculture and water.
Seed Money: NJ Supports Tech Start-ups With VC Funding
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has found a novel way of expanding this toolset: NJEDA has made a series of "limited partnership" investments in an NJ-based private venture-capital fund that targets growth-stage tech businesses. The NJEDA is investing more than $40 million in venture capital funds, leveraging investment in NJ businesses to more than $2.5 billion.
U.S. Innovation Hubs: Inventing the Future
Seven of nine planned federally funded national manufacturing innovation institutes are getting a head start on tomorrow’s high-growth technologies.
Rochester, NY Lands Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IP-IMI) to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics.
P3 Used To Achieve High-performance Buildings
Building owners and policy makers are becoming increasingly interested in the performance of buildings. The P3 approach is being explored for facilities.
Finger Lakes Business Accelerator Cooperative To Locate In Rochester, NY
Company will move into Rochester's historic Sibley Building; will offer an estimated 1,000 new jobs in the first five years.
NASA Invests In Hundreds Of U.S. Small Businesses To Enable Future Missions
NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA manages the SBIR program for STMD. NASA's 10 centers manage individual projects.
Cover Story: Workforce Training Is Job One
Winning the race to fill the high-tech jobs of the 21st century requires an ongoing commitment to match educational programs with future business workforce needs.
Really Big Plans
A $6.8-billion mega-development over Washington's Union Station will complete the vision of its original architect.
Special Report: Licking County, OH – A Center Of Innovation And Manufacturing
A premier location for manufacturing and technology in the middle of Ohio provides a competitive advantage for companies poised for growth.
Best For NYC Challenge Launched
NYC Economic Development Corporation and the Community of Certified B Corporations launch "Best for NYC" challenge, the first municipal public-private impact partnership in the world.
CVMR To Establish Global Headquarters In Oak Ridge, TN
Advanced materials manufacturer to invest $313 million and create 620 jobs in this move from Toronto to Tennessee.
Consultant’s Corner: Incentives For Economic Development – A Good Or Bad Idea?
Are the huge public-sector financial incentives used to lure big economic development projects wise investments? The answer is found in how these incentives are structured and evaluated.
Feature Story: Tennessee State of the Year AGAIN!
A powerhouse auto cluster, the nation’s most-improved education system and world-class infrastructure keep the volunteer state on its pedestal.
IBM, Fluor, University Of South Carolina To Create Innovation Center
The collaboration is part of an ongoing effort to expand student skills and understanding of applied computing to meet the growing demand for highly skilled IT professionals and business leaders.