Happy Economic Development Week!
As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate.
One-Third Of Employers Plan To Hire Immigrant Workers In 2017
Immigrant backlash is not impacting hiring of job candidates born outside the U.S., according to a new CareerBuilder Survey.
Indiana Lands China-Based Auto Component Manufacturer’s First U.S. Production Facility
BeijingWest Industries, Co. Ltd. will invest more than $80 million its first U.S. production facility in Greenfield's Progress Park, creating up to 441 new, high-wage jobs by 2021.
Military Economic Impact Reaches $24.1 Billion In South Carolina
The Palmetto State is home to eight major military installations and numerous facilities, supporting 62,520 in Department of Defense personnel with $2.6 billion in payroll.
Global Quality Assurance Company Expands Indiana HQ, Adds Jobs
Stratosphere Quality will invest $3.7M to expand its headquarters in Fishers, IN, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2020.
Software Company Adding 120 Jobs In Downtown Indianapolis
Greenlight.guru has expanded to a new office for tech startups and plans to create up to 120 new jobs by 2020 with help from state tax credits and training grants.
SAIC Will Establish Technology Integration Gateway In Tennessee
The premier technology integrator is expected to create 300 jobs over the next five years in Cookeville, TN.
Workforce Development: The Next Generation
The most successful workforce development efforts are teaming with education resources to develop job-specific vocational studies in high schools, community colleges and universities.
Texas Expands Economic Ties with Taiwan, Belgium
Gov. Greg Abbott has held meetings with Taiwan’s president and a delegation from Belgium about growing trade relations and increasing commercial ties.
Data Centers: Big Data Is Getting Even Bigger
Major mergers and acquisitions, new economic and regulatory policies, and strategic cloud adoption are impacting site selection decisions in the data center sector.
Maricopa County, AZ Nation’s Fastest-Growing County In 2016
Adding 222 people per day last year, Maricopa County, AZ has replaced Harris County, TX as the county with the nation's highest annual population growth, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
18 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
The $6.2 million in grants will help communities and local organizations across the state of Tennessee prepare industrial sites for businesses.
Utah: A Steady Climb For The Beehive State
It looks like 2016 gave Utah a lot to buzz about, with predictions for this year likely to follow suit on a more moderate yet positive scale.
Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High
U.S. finance executives lead expectations for “substantial” economic expansion; North America leads forecast for anticipated hiring, according to American Express survey.
Atarfil Will Invest Over $5M In Virginia
The Spain-based company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Suffolk, VA.
Regional Cities Initiative To Increase Innovation In Northeast Indiana
Steuben County’s new Enterprise Center will house traditional co-working space for small businesses and growing firms, as well as a dedicated industrial training facility with welding and CNC machinery training equipment.
California Closets Chooses West Michigan For Manufacturing Facility
The custom storage manufacturer and retailer will create at least 61 new jobs and invest over $5.7 million in Cascade Township with help from state grants and local workforce development support.
Women Not Optimistic About Achieving Gender Equality
Nearly two thirds of women view gaining equality and inclusivity in the workplace as a vital first step in achieving gender equality, finds a global survey marking International Women’s Day.
84 Lumber Creating 100 Jobs In Frederick County, VA
The buildings materials supplier will invest nearly $4 million in its first Virginia manufacturing operation, thanks in part to the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
Fort Myers Lands 600 New Jobs
Gartner, Inc. will invest more than $21M to expand its Lee County, FL IT research and advisory operations with the help of Florida's Quick Response Training program.