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First Solar Inaugurates New $1.1 Billion AI-Enabled Louisiana Manufacturing Facility
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 25

TEMPE, AZ. – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company” or “First Solar”) today inaugurated its new fully...

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Governor Tate Reeves announces Amazon plans to invest $3 billion in Vicksburg
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 25

Largest private-sector investment in Warren County history will bring at least 200 new jobs and expand education and training programs ...

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Over 3,000 new jobs coming to North Carolina through flurry of announcements
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 25

November 19, 2025 - In the last two days, five companies announced they are creating thousands of new jobs and investing hundreds of millions of...

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Hudson Industries to expand in Missouri, investing more than $1.7 million and creating 7 new jobs
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 25

November 20, 2025 - Appleton City Hudson Industries, DBA Green’s Welding and Sales (GWS), a manufacturer of livestock feeding and handling...

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Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Opp, AL
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 24

Opp, Alabama — Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool...

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Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 24

Nov 19, 2025 - Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block...

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GE Appliances To Invest $40 Million in 4 Plastics Suppliers Across KY To Boost Laundry Manufacturing
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 24

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced GE Appliances will award $40 million to four plastics suppliers in...

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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $23.5 Million to Support Critical Infrastructure in Three Communities
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 24

Nov 21, 2025 ~ Citrus County receives $16.4 million through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program and the City of...

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R2S Opens New Manufacturing Facility in East Camden, Arkansas
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 24

EAST CAMDEN, Ark. (November 21, 2025) – R2S, a joint venture between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Raytheon, an RTX business, has opened...

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Director of Business Development — Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
Posted In: Career Center,
Date posted Nov 20

Now Hiring: Director of Business Development — Greater FortLauderdale AllianceAre you passionate about growing businesses, building...

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Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New US Manufacturing Jobs
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 19

PLANO, Texas, (Nov. 18, 2025) – Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. As a...

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AGY expands Aiken County operations $12.1 million investment will create 80 new jobs
Posted In: SEDC News,
Date posted Nov 18

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AGY, a manufacturer of specialty glass fibers, today announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken...

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