Strategic Reserve Funds result in major investments, job gains statewide – Washington State Department of Commerce
Governor Ferguson directs $700,000 to support three economic development investments| Washington State Department of Commerce
The Trump Administration continues to navigate the CHIPS Act in ways that would have even the riskiest gambler saying, “too rich for my blood.” Most recently, the president rolled the dice on Intel by converting a CHIPS grant into a 10% equity stake in the corporation. In exchange, Intel received $5.7 billion in CHIPS Act grants that […]| Policy Matters Ohio
Governor Ferguson directs $700,000 to support three economic development investments| Washington State Department of Commerce
Fre’Drisha Dixon can still recall the laughter that once spilled across the playground of the now-shuttered Clyde Woodworth Elementary School in Inglewood. Just as clearly, she can conjure up the loud banging of the bulldozers that plowed through the school’s classrooms last year. Today, both sounds are drowned out by talk of turning that barren […] The post In LA, Olympic Dreams Lead to Nightmares for a Historic Black Community appeared first on Capital B News.| Capital B News
Delegate N. Scott Phillips is seeking reelection with a mission to build on economic development, justice reform and community empowerment. Grounded in public service and guided by purpose, Phillips says his campaign is not about personal gain, but about continuing the work that still needs to be done. The post ‘Much more left to do’: Del. N. Scott Phillips seeks second term in Maryland House of Delegates appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.| AFRO American Newspapers
Herpetologist Dennis Quinn took part in adjusting the layout based on new field research to protect eastern box turtle habitats| Hartford Courant
A heat map worth a thousand words| UConn Today
Population growth is perhaps the key finding in a new report by Blueprint Kentucky that provides data on Kentucky’s rural economy. The post Ky rural economy report finds population growth occuring appeared first on Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News.| Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Maricopa County Chairman Thomas Galvin announced this week that Andrea Doan, longtime Arizona resident and NHL advocate, has been named chairperson of the Advisory Panel on Pro Hockey in Arizona, a coalition of leaders committed to restoring an NHL franchise to the state. Doan, who has lived in the Valley since 1997, has been a […] The post Andrea Doan to chair advisory panel to bring NHL back to Arizona appeared first on Chamber Business News.| Chamber Business News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – ResearchFDI and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) are proud to announce Bruce Takefman, President and CEO of ResearchFDI has been appointed to the IEDC Board of Directors for a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2026. The nomination was approved at IEDC’s 2025 Annual […]| ResearchFDI
On Tuesday, more than 800 attendees joined NVIDIA AI Day Ho Chi Minh City to learn about sovereign AI — including 15 breakout sections on physical, agentic and generative AI, as well as AI factories that are enabling innovation at the regional, national and global scales.| NVIDIA Blog
Letitia Johnson writes about how remote work may be Mississippi’s key to continued stability and competitiveness in a changing economic environment| Mississippi Free Press
The new 64,000-square-foot Kenosha Innovation Center, the anchor project for the 107-acre Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood near downtown Kenosha, celebrated its grand opening Wednesday. The $23.5 million KIC is meant to serve as a regional hub for startups, entrepreneurs and established companies looking to be part of the growth along the I-94 North-South corridor between Chicago […]| BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News
A senior team from DCED is promoting the Commonwealth as the best place for international business investments, with more than 22 global companies investing over $93 million to expand into PA over the […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
One Rust Belt city is pursuing an innovative strategy to attract economic development and enhance urban livability. The post Revitalizing Cities With Small-Scale Manufacturing appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.| Streetsblog San Francisco
PennDOT released the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan, outlining 25-year goals for safety, freight, passenger rail, funding, and economic growth.| Central Penn Business Journal
USC’s network of alumni help Price grads around the world, from an MPA all-star team at Deloitte to a dream job at AECOM.| USC Price
Nearly five months after closing for a $145 million renovation, Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena will reopen Oct. 17, when the Hartford Wolf Pack takes the ice.| Hartford Business Journal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new guidance on Tuesday to provide greater clarity and reduce delays in the permitting process for major energy, data center, and manufacturing projects. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined updates to the agency’s New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting requirements, allowing certain building activities that do not directly relate […] The post Arizona Chamber applauds new guidance from EPA to streamline permitting for e...| Chamber Business News
QuantumCT, a collaboration between the University of Connecticut and Yale University, was named Thursday as a finalist for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant through the agency’s Regional Innovation Engines program.| Hartford Business Journal
The U.K. was the center of the AI world this week as NVIDIA, U.K. and U.S. leaders announced new initiatives toward making the nation an AI superpower. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to the U.K. this week culminated in an NVIDIA AI ecosystem celebration today at Vision Hall in London, where he welcomed Read Article| NVIDIA Blog
The U.K. is driving investments in sovereign AI, using the technology to advance industries like manufacturing, life sciences and more. During NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to the U.K. this week, NVIDIA highlighted how it is working with a broad ecosystem of AI makers across the nation on applications in physical and agentic Read Article| NVIDIA Blog
Today Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence. Independence days are usually marked by speeches, feasts and cultural dances. The celebrations are the largest yet, with several other countries joining PNG to mark the occasion, including Prince Edward of the United Kingdom, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the ANU-UPNG Partnership, an initiative ...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Member-owners reinvest in their service territory by building new headquarters, operational facilities Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives have served their memberships with reliable, affordable electricity for nearly 90 years, and many are committing even further to these communities for decades to come as they construct modern operational facilities. While much of the reasoning behind the […] The post Putting down roots in the communities they serve appeared first on Great Ri...| Great River Energy
Great River Energy’s E3 Commercial Financing Program brings value to communities Through its Energy Efficiency and Electrification (E3) Commercial Financing Program, Great River Energy provides a stable, affordable financing tool to help member-owner cooperatives and their communities invest in high-efficiency equipment and innovative electrification projects. The result? Long-term energy savings, economic resilience and measurable carbon […] The post Powering progress in rural Minnesota ...| Great River Energy
Wood County is leading West Virginia’s effort to build certified, shovel-ready sites, as the state hopes to attract jobs and investment.| Mountain State Spotlight
By losing its federal funding, the organization lost almost all its means to provide continuing education that fed into local economic development. For some of its beneficiaries, it was a literal lifeline.| Our Towns
The initiative is part of a larger effort at the college district to expand its role in lifting up the local community.| Work Shift
How effective is Georgia's push to curb chronic absenteeism, and can we see any improvement in 3rd Grade ELA as a result? The post Still Missing: The Students Who Need School Most appeared first on 33n.| 33n
Using Parcl Labs data, we dive into more housing trends, this time for current listings on the metro Atlanta housing market. The post Metro Market Monitor: Other Trends in the 2025 Housing Market appeared first on 33n.| 33n
Pulling data from ATTOM, we examine metro housing activity thus far in 2025.| 33n
New investment in Philadelphia has spurred rising demand for housing, while rising costs have burdened nearby areas traditionally marginalized economically.| Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
Global logistics industry veteran Dexter Salenda has joined Ports of Indiana as the organization’s first Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director. This position was created to expand Ports of Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone program and offer new services for companies […] The post Ports of Indiana appoints Dexter Salenda to newly created Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director role appeared first on Ports of Indiana.| Ports of Indiana
States like Ohio, California, and Indiana are out front in planning for tomorrow's advanced manufacturing jobs—with lessons for other states, write researchers at RAND.| Work Shift
The 2025 edition of ARC's annual population estimates: steadily slow but stable The post Regional Snapshot: Population Estimates for 2025: Gradual Growth appeared first on 33n.| 33n
The master-planned 450,000-square-feet project at Alliance will be the largest production facility in Texas.| Fort Worth Report
Four years after a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti, we reflect on the amazing work our team has done since.| Hope for Haiti
US funded foreign assistance as we knew it on January 19th is gone. That is now the “before times” in international development. Today, USAID is defunded and the State Department is struggling to step in. About 85% of US government funding is gone and over 20,000 jobs in the USA are lost. Or as several... The post How Foreign Assistance Can Survive (and Thrive!) in 2025 appeared first on Technology Salon.| Technology Salon
From personalizing the story to aligning with federal priorities, here’s how Pacific Northwest leaders can make sure bold ideas get attention.| RH Strategic
TikTok predicts a looming recession. Economists do not | Hartford Courant
Wall Street analysts who follow tech and cloud computing were all but popping Champagne last Wednesday. Microsoft had reported stellar financial results and strong growth that could be connected to…| Hartford Courant
Just Two Weeks Left to Hike for Haiti Time really does fly when you’re having fun! So far, the 7th Annual Hike for Haiti has taken us from Salt Lake City, Utah,...| Hope for Haiti
334 women in Haiti received digital cash assistance through Hope for Haiti, with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, to fund basic needs.| Hope for Haiti
Southwestern Pennsylvania may be known as having been the center of the US steel industry, but it now has an opportunity to bolster the regional economy through clean technology manufacturing. The region is well-positioned to leverage its existing strengths — like strong manufacturing and cutting-edge research — to turn around decades of economic development challenges […]| RMI
South Korea and the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to pursue a mutually beneficial trade agreement ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline when duties are set to rise, the Asian nation’s industry mini…| Hartford Courant
By: Yolanda Pawar One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF), in partnership with U.S. Embassy Nassau, will officially launch the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program on Eleuthera on July 1st. This highly anticipated business development program aims to welcome between thirty and forty-two women currently operating businesses or preparing to launch new ventures on Eleuthera. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly Furnish […] The post U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly Furnish Visits Eleut...| One Eleuthera Foundation
City officials and city councilors — who just formed an Economic Development Subcommittee — all say they would like to see Montpelier’s tax base grow, something it has not been doing. Montpelier’s high municipal property tax bills are a function of both city expenses and the tax base. Expenses have been rising, but the city’s tax base has not changed much, which the city’s Finance Department says puts pressure on tax rates. The city’s 2025 grand list rose $913,448 from the year ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Introducing Hope for Haiti's 2024 Annual Report, Forward Together: The Power of Community. Explore how your support makes a difference in Haiti.| Hope for Haiti
Montpelier’s City Council met June 18 at the Senior Activity Center to set annual goals. Once goals were set, they came up with strategies to achieve the goals. They called this process “strategic planning.” Through discussion, posters, and sticky notes facilitated by Assistant City Manager Kelly Murphy, councilors landed on several priorities: creating more housing, building and maintaining infrastructure, and supporting and increasing economic development. The purpose of the annual ...| The Montpelier Bridge
Last year, we announced our plans to launch new Transformation Partnerships that will allow us to better address the root causes of gender inequality. We must take a systems change approach in order to reach our goal of global gender equality. This includes addressing the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices, and laws that prevent […] The post Announcing Our First Transformation Partnership! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Announcing Our First Transformation Partner...| Together Women Rise
Explore how green technology drives regional economic growth in 2025, attracting investment and jobs. Learn strategies for sustainable growth with ResearchFDI.| ResearchFDI
Wilner Saint-Preux, Hope for Haiti Economic Development Manager, shares an insightful account about his experience and leadership journey.| Hope for Haiti
In a nutshell: During the past decade, there has been a flurry of local property tax rate increases, especially in those communities with historically high tax burdens. The Citizens Research Council has documented how Michigan’s local governments’ heavy reliance on property taxes has challenged their ability to sustain revenues given Michigan’s constitutional and statutory property […]| Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Rural regions across the globe can become vibrant hubs, drawing global investment and economic growth opportunities, but they need high-speed internet.| ResearchFDI
Smart stuff is everywhere: your thermostat, your watch, your phone (obviously), even your mirror’s got digital brains nowadays. So, smart highways? They’re not just inevitable; they’re here, and they’re about to shift economic development into high gear. These next-generation roads are truly impressive. They’re packed with sensors that help eliminate traffic jams, fix in-road cracks […]| ResearchFDI
By 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) could pump a staggering $19.9 trillion into the global GDP, according to PwC estimates—a windfall driven by productivity leaps and consumer benefits. Now, that astounding $19.9 trillion is not just a number; it’s a wake-up call for economic development leaders, decision-makers, and policymakers like you. Imagine your region riding that […]| ResearchFDI
Over the next few years, historic investments in Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges, and public transit systems—including $21 billion in planned state expenditures and $16 billion in federal funding—will improve Pennsylvania’s competitiveness and grow the economy. However, the economic, training, and fiscal benefits of these improvements will only be maximized if the projects are built using skilled […]| Midwest Economic Policy Institute
A local business preference ordinance has been proposed to support small businesses, prevent highunemployment, and increase municipal tax revenues in Springfield, Missouri. The ordinance wouldprovide an 8 percent bid credit to law-abiding local businesses bidding on the City’s public works projects. Read the full report here: An Economic Impact Analysis of Hiring Local in Springfield, […]| Midwest Economic Policy Institute
Once again, the Western media Establishment, and sadly some on the left, are talking up an impending economic disaster in China, when the truth is quite the opposite, shows John Ross IN THE last four years, covering the period of the Covid pandemic, China’s economy has grown two-and-a-half times as fast as the US, 15… The post The news is full of headlines about ‘China’s economic collapse’ — ignore them appeared first on Learning from China.| Learning from China
Population growth in Crensus Bureau estimates...where, how much, and how?| 33n
Each spring, China releases a government budget report that provides valuable insights into the country’s spending priorities and overall fiscal health. Yet these budgets can be difficult to parse, and the topline figures only tell part of the story. This ChinaPower feature untangles the details behind China’s government budget. The post Making Sense of China’s Government Budget appeared first on ChinaPower Project.| ChinaPower Project
Forced to flee their home in 2014, Salima and Saliha spent years in displacement before rebuilding their lives in Al-Baghdadi, Anbar. With training, financial support, and psychosocial care, they restarted their small shop, regaining stability and hope.| Welthungerhilfe.de - Für eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armut
Expanding Early College access and strengthening career-connected learning are critical to ensuring Massachusetts maintains a competitive, skilled workforce, and this report outlines four key objectives to guide the state's expansion strategy.| MassINC - Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth: expanding opportuni...
What are the spatial trends in property crime incidence within the City of Atlanta?| 33n
How to Use this Toolkit This toolkit was developed to accompany an in-person economic resilience planning process and help communities to fill gaps, expand their thinking about particular issues, and keep track of relevant questions to answer towards economic resilience. The toolkit explains each section of the plan and provides case studies, suggested activities, and… The post Economic Resilience Action Plans: Toolkit for Plan Development appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
Abstract Rural small towns continue to face serious challenges, including population decline, high poverty levels, and insufficient infrastructure, among others. The sustainable ecosystem economic development (SEED) model provides a framework for remote rural communities to work collaboratively with government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits facilitated by project champions to develop and maintain healthy, sustainable economies. While…| BC Rural Centre
High-speed rail (HSR) is redefining modern transportation, offering faster, more sustainable, and highly efficient alternatives to traditional rail and highway systems. As urbanization and population growth increase the demand for efficient transit solutions, high-speed rail projects worldwide are expanding at an unprecedented rate. From California’s long-anticipated system to India’s ambitious corridors, these developments are set […] The post High-Speed Rail: Reshaping Global Transpor...| Bold Business
The five-day Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy provides a hands-on learning experience for local teenagers interested in entrepreneurship.| Movers & Makers
Work commutes! How? How long? And to where? ARC County comparisons!| 33n
In a Nutshell: Paying for Local Community Services The nearly $19 billion in property taxes collected each year funds Michigan’s essential local government services and public schools. And these taxes continue to rise. Since 2013, statewide property taxes have risen an average of four percent year over year. From 2021 to 2022, statewide property tax […]| Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Fifteen years ago, I stood in Haiti as the earth shook beneath us, altering the course of countless lives forever. The 2010 earthquake brought unimaginable devastation—homes reduced to rubble, families...| Hope for Haiti
How far, to where, and how v.v. work? Twists and turns in Atlanta MSA commuting trends over the last decade-plus| 33n
The ICELab interviewed Micheal Dill from Holland & Hart to learn more about the process of putting together a board of directors. Micheal...| Crested Butte + Gunnison
The State of Rural Canada report provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse challenges and opportunities facing rural, remote, and northern communities across the country. While each region has its unique context, several overarching themes emerge from this fifth version of the report that paint a picture of rural Canada as a complex mosaic of… The post The State of Rural Canada appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
A new economic study focusing on local communities across BC was released today by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI). This study highlights the vital role of British Columbia’s forestry industry, as it touches so many communities across the province and employs British Columbians in a wide array of jobs. In 2022, the forestry… The post Study on Supply Chain and Community Benefits of the Forest Sector appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
Dozens of parents and community members cited traffic, pedestrian safety, and displacement as reasons for the board not to sell the land.| TPR
Rapid diminution occurs when the probabilities of large long-term impacts diminish more quickly than their sizes increase. Rapid diminution tends to shrink the scope of longtermism.| Reflective altruism
Gov. Andy Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky| Kentucky Lantern
It’s a combination of factors ranging from corruption to unbalanced taxation to unfunded liabilities to lack of an entrepreneurial tradition. But the state also has many strengths it could build on.| Governing
AgriNovus Indiana-commissioned study benchmarks state’s global competitiveness, defines three priority […]| AgriNovus Indiana
The first funding opportunity from the Digital Equity Act's $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program has begun accepting applications.| Broadband Communities
Looking at older residents' perceptions about regional issues and options: Metro Atlanta Speaks 2023| 33n
I was standing on the DNA of my ancestors.| Jacquette M. Timmons
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.8 billion in funding for 148 infrastructure projects. Most of the funding is available for projects that make streets safer for people who travel on them in any way. Work on these projects should be under way by November of this year, and funding of this type […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
New headquarters demonstrate cooperative focus on economic development Many Great River Energy member-owner cooperatives have recognized the need to update their headquarters buildings, service centers and other facilities in recent years to better serve their members and ensure the safety of their staff. The unique ways they have approached these projects have created significant economic … Investing where they serve Read More »| Great River Energy
Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on weaving health and development.| Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group
AIMS’ study The Size and Cost of Atlantic Canada’s Public Sector was referenced in a CBC Newfoundland article by former Premier Brian Peckford on federal assistance for the province. “…our spending is out of control, with the largest public sector expenditures in Atlantic Canada” Read the article here Read the study The post The Size of NL’s Public Sector appeared first on .|
By Sylvain Charlebois (AIMS Senior Fellow) Are you on the ketogenic diet? Apparently, many people are, or have tried it in the last year or so. It is possibly the most popular dietary trend in North America right now. Over the last 12 months, the word “keto” was the most googled food-related topic in the …| www.aims.ca
Access to housing is a challenging theme in communities throughout the United States. Housing shortages exist for nearly all demographics and age brackets. The situation for individuals and couples seeking places to retire or needing health services is no different. Creating a greater supply of senior living offers hope for those entering the silver years […]| Great River Energy
Have Atlanta jobs recovered from the pandemic? If so, what does that recovery look like? And how does Metro Atlanta compare to other major metropolitan areas?| 33n
In today’s interconnected world, the magic often happens at the intersection of industries, disciplines, and cultures. Cross-sector collaboration, a strategy that might once have seemed like a buzzword, is now a crucial driver of innovation, sustaina| Compound Semiconductor News
U-M involved in Great Lakes consortium to support sustainable economic growth| Michigan Engineering News
What's the value of uniqueness and community identity? That's the question ULI analyst -- and long-time Planning Commissioners Journal columnist -- Ed McMahon addresses in his dynamic 17-minute TED Talk.| PlannersWeb
Historian Sven Beckert’s widely acclaimed book, Empire of Cotton: A New History of Global Capitalism, is a good agrarian, business, and labour history of a single commodity. But as economic h…| pseudoerasmus
