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March 25, 2026 -OXFORD, Alabama – A precision metal casting and manufacturing company will expand its Alabama operations in a $6.24 million...

ATLANTA – March 24, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the single largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history as...

WISE, VA – MARCH 31, 2026 – A $230,000 loan to the Wise County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was closed recently between the...

March 19, 2026 - St. Joseph - Van-Am, a metal machining and fabrication company, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, investing $1.5...

March 23, 2026 - Located along the Ohio River in New Martinsville, TCL Specialties is the first manufacturer of its kind built in the U.S. in over...

March 24, 2026 - MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

March 24, 2026 - Liberty, MO - Metrobloks, a data center developer focused on AI-ready low-latency infrastructure, announced today its plans to...

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March 20, 2026 - FORT PAYNE, Alabama — A $21 million manufacturing expansion is bringing more than 100 new jobs to Fort Payne as Phos Window...

March 20, 2026 - TOPEKA, KS – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $3.9 million will be awarded to 12 projects across the state...

March 12, 2026 - Sofidel, one of the world’s leading paper manufacturers producing tissue for hygienic and household use, known in Italy and...

March 19, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials...

March 18, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. — NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Marion County....

LEBANON, VA – MARCH 20, 2026 -- Project funding for workforce development in Wise County; a mine-pool geothermal feasibility study in Buchanan...

GREENVILLE, S.C., (March 19, 2026) –– The SC Technology & Aviation Center’s new 3-mile Oval Track atthe International...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) is an economic development organization and the center point of civic infrastructure that...

March 10, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, today announced it is...

March 11, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County...

March 11, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

ATLANTA – March 10, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today welcomed the announcement that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has officially decided to...

March 16, 2026 - Kansas City - Forge Construction, a Kansas City-based general contractor, announced today that it has relocated into a newly...

March 10, 2026 - BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana Economic Development has launched the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a six-month course...

March 11, 2026 - ST. CHARLES, La. – Southern Energy Renewables announced it will invest $1.4 billion to develop a green methanol and...

Jackson, Miss. (March 12, 2026) – Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County. The project represents a...

Monroe, Georgia — March 12, 2026 — The Development Authority of Walton County isexcited to announce that Dycom Industries, a national...

Site Selector Perspectives on Data Centers Data centers are part of a rapidly expanding and increasingly influential industry. At its core, a data...

MidAmerica Industrial Park points to long-term Google partnership as model for responsible data center growth As communities across the nation...

Abilene, Texas: Powering the Next Generation of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for high-capacity computing...

Building Trust in the Age of Data Centers: An 8-Step Communications Playbook for Economic Developers by Nicole Marshall, Vice President | Violet PR...

March 5, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Fukoku Korea today announced plans to invest $18.9 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Henry...

March 5, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)...

March 4, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

March 4, 2025 - PLAQUEMINE, La. – Shintech Louisiana, LLC announced a $3.4 billion investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the...

March 5, 2026 - BATON ROUGE, La. – Studyville Enterprises, a female-founded, education technology company, announced a $1.26 million...

BERKELEY COUNTY, W.V. (Mar. 5, 2026) — Real estate development firm Penzance Management has announced plans to invest $4 billion to develop a...

March 3, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

March 4, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Richmond National Group plans to invest $1.75 million to expand operations and create 75 new jobs at the...

CINCINNATI – March 9, 2026 – GE Aerospace plans to invest another $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base during...

March 7, 2026 - GADSDEN, Alabama – Global automotive supplier Minth Group Limited plans to turn a former steelmaking site in Gadsden into its...

March 4, 2026 - AUBURN, AL — Shinhwa Auto USA Corporation is strengthening its manufacturing footprint in Auburn with a $37 million expansion...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (March 6, 2026) – Today, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced that Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one...

ATLANTA – March 3, 2026 – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that PFIFFNER Group, an international leader in technology solutions...

March 6, 2026 - YULEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $9 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted growth in Kentucky’s food and beverage industry as MarfoFMA Corp....

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 4, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further progress within the state’s speed-to-market and site...

Vice President of Economic Development Position Summary Organization Overview Louisiana Central is a 10-parish...

How We Built Mississippi into a Data Center Destination Perspectives from Economic Development and a Local Utility Mississippi is not waiting for...

Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Data Centers The landscape of the data center industry is evolving at a rapid pace. While the...

February 26, 2026 - Austin, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today announced MP Materials Corp. will expand its presence in Texas and establish a rare...

February 25, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

February 26, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

February 27, 2026 - MyDefence officially opened its U.S. counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) manufacturing and innovation facility in Oklahoma...

March 3, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2026...

February 25, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Wire arc additive manufacturing startup Radian Forge today announced plans to invest $10.5 million to...

March 3, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Interstate Group LLC today announced plans to invest $8.9 million to expand operations at the company’s...

March 3, 2026 - Clarksburg, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined the team at Hope Gas to announce a $250 million private...

February 26, 2026 - SHREVEPORT, La. — Akston, a biotechnology company focused on animal health, has opened a new manufacturing facility as...

February 24, 2026 - Boeing has named its St. Louis site the headquarters of its Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, further...

Jackson, Miss. (February 25, 2026) – Wood products manufacturer Carpenter Pole and Piling is expanding in Wiggins. The project represents a...

Jackson, Miss. (March 3, 2026) – Defense technology company General Atomics is expanding its operations in Shannon, home to the...

February 26, 2026 - FORT PAYNE, AL — DeKalb County is making a strategic investment in its industrial future. The DeKalb County Economic...

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (February 24, 2026) – Sediver USA announced today that the company is expanding its manufacturing plant in West Memphis,...

Columbus, GA – February 24, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing $200...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted major growth in Kentucky’s energy sector as Green Energy Parks...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eight innovative and high-tech Kentucky companies will receive a...

February 26, 2026 -Raleigh, NC - Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Forged Rings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty steel products, will...

February 25, 2026 - OPELIKA, Alabama – Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in...

February 23, 2026 - SHREVEPORT, La. – Amazon announced plans to invest $12 billion to construct new, state-of-the-art data center campuses...

Jackson, Miss. (February 18, 2026) – Defense technology leader Firehawk Aerospace is establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford. The...

February 18, 2026 - Jefferson City Today, the Missouri Film Office and the Department of Economic Development’s Business Opportunities...

February 25, 2026 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership...

February 17, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — GRVTY, a Virginia-based defense technology company with nearly 1,000 employees, plans to invest $8 million...

February 23, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Avio USA Inc. — a subsidiary of leading global aerospace company Avio S.p.A — will invest...

February 24, 2026 - Form Energy is transforming a former steel town into an advanced manufacturing hub. Founded in 2017, the company aims to...

February 25, 2026 - Austin, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today announced an expansion by Sika Corporation in Sealy as a qualified project under the...

February 24, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

February 17, 2026 - Austin, Texas -Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) electric power generation plant to be...

LEBANON, VA – (FEBRUARY 17, 2026) – The Virginia Coalfields Expressway (CFX) Authority is finalizing documents to apply for two federal...

GLASGOW, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and company leaders from Tate Inc. to celebrate the largest job...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an exciting new project in the state’s manufacturing sector as James...

Jackson, Miss. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Spartan Composites, advanced composite access mat manufacturer, is locating operations in Saltillo. The...

Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs February 11, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container...

Approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs February 11, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Precast Systems, LLC...

Marshall County, Alabama Opportunity, Community, and Growth in the Heart of North Alabama Nestled in the thriving North Alabama region, Marshall...

February 12, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Umbra, a leading U.S. space technology company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient...

February 16, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that eight Virginia localities received $1.59 million in Site...

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VICE PRESIDENT-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Columbia REDI (Columbia, MO) Here is an opportunity for a professional economic developer to lead the...

DE QUEEN, Ark. (February 13, 2026) – Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Arkansas to accelerate the...

Feb 12, 2026 ~ Nearly $5 million was awarded to Palm Beach State College, $2.5 million awarded to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and...

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks a Business Manager for the Logistics Sector to implement an air cargo gateway strategy...

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP) of...

Director of Economic Development Winchester-Clark County Industrial Development Authority Position Working Title: Executive Director Job Type:...

February 6, 2026 - FORT PAYNE, Alabama – Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced...

February 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has...

JONESBORO, Ark. (February 3, 2026) – InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Nichirei Foods Inc., will build a state-of-the-art...

ATLANTA – February 04, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a...

ATLANTA – February 06, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new...

Jackson, Miss. (February 3, 2026) – As part of a $1 billion investment by Siemens Energy in its U.S. manufacturing operations, the company is...

February 3, 2026 - WALKER, La. – The Shaw Group announced it will more than double the workforce at its Walker manufacturing facility,...

February 6, 2026 - DONALDSONVILLE, La. – River Parishes Community College (RPCC), in partnership with Hyundai Steel and state and local...

February 2, 2026 - Mecad USA announced today that it has chosen the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. operations, making a strategic investment...

February 3, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Huwell US Inc. (Huwell), a cosmetics and hair care products manufacturer, today announced it selects...

February 4, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development...

February 6, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $14,076,031...

February 6, 2026 | Midland, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and cut the ribbon at the Element3 Resources Permian Basin Lithium...

Vice President of Economic Development Organization: Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Location: Vero Beach, FL Reports to: President...

LEBANON, VA – (February 4, 2026) -- The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 signed into law Tuesday by President Donald Trump...

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January 27, 2026 - AUBURN, Alabama – Germany’s KettenWulf plans to invest $34 million in an advanced manufacturing operation in Auburn...

January 28, 2026 - SPRINGVILLE, Alabama – A $3.8 million grant awarded through the Growing Alabama program will spur development of a new...

January 26, 2026 - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and German Ambassador to the United States, Jens Hanefeld signed a Joint...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leadership from GE Appliances to announce the...

January 27, 2026 - Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) announced today that they have entered into a joint...

January 30, 2026 -RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that 14 companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from...

Over $82 million investment will create 90 highly skilled jobs January 29, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cyclic Materials, a leader in recycling...

The Robertson County Economic Development Board, office in Springfield, TN, is seeking an Economic Development Director. Interested candidates...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 20, 2026) – Headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is expanding services with a $150...

$7 million investment will create 40 new jobs January 21, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – JGB Brothers LLC (JGB Brothers), a food fibers...

January 22, 2026 - MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Calpine LLC, a business unit of Constellation...

January 23, 2026 - OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

January 22, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development...

January 20. 2026 - MORGAN CITY, La. — Viking Attachments LLC announced it will invest $160,000 to expand domestic production of its VMV Series...

January 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he and a delegation from Team Kentucky will travel to Europe next...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear made an exciting announcement for the state’s film and entertainment sector as...

January 15, 2026 - OPELOUSAS, La. – Louisiana’s business-friendly environment and strategic focus on logistics and infrastructure...

January 16, 2026 - COVINGTON, LA – Ampirical, a leading provider of power system engineering and project delivery services, broke ground...

January 14, 2026 - Francis Energy, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the central United States, today...

January 13, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a request...

January 15, 2026 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

January 16, 2026 - OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

January 14, 2026 - Austin, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $15.2 million has...

January 14, 2026 - The turning point came in 1996, when Toyota announced it would build a new facility in Putnam County, what we now know as Toyota...

January 13, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. today announced plans to invest over $220 million in multiple projects to...

January 15, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — Infinity Global Inc., an international leader in high-end packaging solutions, plans to expand operations...

January 16, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA — The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Taiwan Eastbound Alliance-Landing America (TEALA) today announced a...

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On Jan. 14, the South Carolina Department of Commerce released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone for rural economic...

Economic Development Director Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Stockbridge, GA, in conducting a recruitment for their...

January 9, 2026 Johnson & Johnson, one of the largest healthcare companies in the world, is expanding in Wilson County via a new...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Dorothy Weaver has joined the agency as the director of...

January 8, 2026 TNECD to offer retraining and retainment grants following damage from Hurricane Helene Two companies in Cocke County to...

January 7, 2026 More than $5 million allocated to renovate and preserve Tennessee’s historic buildings NASHVILLE, Tenn. –...

January 12, 2026 AVAIO announces a major new data center campus that could grow to 1 GW with both grid and onsite power, supporting regional...

Jan 08, 2026 - STEINHATCHEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional $167.5 million in awards to improve infrastructure in...

January 12, 2026 - SHREVEPORT, La. – G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC (“G-Unit”) has announced plans to invest over...

January 5, 2026 - Jefferson City - The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of more than $16.7 million to...

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JACKSON, Miss. – xAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven. The project...

Senior Vice President/Vice President of Business Attraction Central SC Alliance Location: Columbia, SC Reports To: President and CEO Status:...

Position Summary The Research and Recruitment Analyst supports the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority’s mission to attract and...

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Richmond, Virginia Position Overview The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.7 million has been awarded to five Internet Service Providers through the latest round of the Broadband...

BALTIMORE, MD (December 29, 2025) — Governor Wes Moore today welcomed South Korea’s largest biotechnology company, Samsung Biologics, as...

December 29, 2025 - Today, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that Barbra Coffee will take over as Executive Director of the Oklahoma...

As FloridaCommerce looks back on 2025, they celebrate a year of momentum and progress. Here are some highlights: Florida has reached 95.1% high...

LEBANON, VA – (December 31, 2025) -- 2025 was a year of progress for the Coalfields Expressway in Virginia, as an additional 2.74 miles of the...

December 18, 2025 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development...

December 17, 2025 - HALLS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner...

$6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs December 17, 2025 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ironline Metals, a precision manufacturer of steel...

December 17, 2025 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further momentum in Kentucky’s distribution and...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced another significant investment in Kentucky’s manufacturing industry...

CLINTWOOD, VA – DECEMBER 30, 2025 -- An up to $29,500 grant to be used to help pay for a Small Developer Workshop to assist with regional...

December 12, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA — LS Cable & System Ltd. (“LS C&S”), a global leader in power and communication cable and...

Dec 24, 2025 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of...

December 17, 2025 - WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. – – Hut 8, an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure...

Jackson, Miss. (December 18, 2025) – Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana Inc. is locating operations in Vicksburg. The project represents a...

BATON ROUGE, La.- Louisiana Economic Development announced historic results for 2025, the largest year of investment and job creation in...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued economic strength as he announced that 2025...

LEBANON, VA – DECEMBER 19, 2025 -- A total of $3.5 million in loans and $279,736 in grants, including 16 seed capital matching grants for...

$7.4 million investment will create 49 new jobs. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc....

Approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenner Precision Polymers...

December 12, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA — LS Cable & System Ltd. (“LS C&S”), a global leader in power and communication cable...

December 10, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA — Eaton, an intelligent power management company, will invest over $50 million to expand its existing...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter...

GRAMERCY, La. – ElementUSA announced a $850 million investment to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. James...

Jackson, Miss. (Dec. 15, 2025) – Poultry processor Amick Farms is expanding operations at its Laurel facility. The project represents...

December 15, 2025 - Fenton - Beckwood Press, an engineering firm, technology company, and premier builder of hydraulic and servo-electric presses,...

LEBANON, VA – DECEMBER 12, 2025 -- Tate, a Kingspan company and global leader in mission-critical data center infrastructure solutions, has...

Dec 08, 2025 - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the...

MONROEVILLE, Alabama – Bad Boy Mowers plans to invest $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, officials announced...

POCAHONTAS, Ark. (December 9, 2025) – Tate, a global leader in innovative, sustainable, and customer-driven infrastructure solutions for...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 8, 2025) – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $2 million in funding to 12...

December 4, 2025 - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5...

December 11, 2025 - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Grupo Vialume will invest $4.4 million in establishing its U.S....

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting momentum within the state’s surging manufacturing sector...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting new momentum within the state’s maritime transportation...

CLINTWOOD, VA – DECEMBER 12, 2025 -- A $42,500 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to the Dickenson...

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9, 2025-- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a new manufacturing facility...

GRUNDY, VA – DECEMBER 1, 2025 -- An up to $125,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Telehealth Fund to...

Environmental Air Systems, LLC, a leading volumetric modular manufacturer of HVAC infrastructure, announced today it will create 300 jobs and invest...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – WiJo Pouches North America, Inc. (WiJo Pouches NA), a manufacturer of modern oral pouches, today announced it selects...

RICHMOND, VA — CleanArc Data Centers will invest $3 billion to construct a new state-of-the-art data center campus in Caroline County. At full...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Governor and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An economic impact study conducted by South Carolina research economist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen and co-commissioned by SCTAC and the SC Council on...

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter...

Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, creating over 600 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – First Solar, Inc., (First...

The RISE Workforce Development Program: A Blueprint for Economic Developers Facing Talent Shortages As an economic developer facing the...

Pitt Community College Powers Greenville’s Workforce Growth through Industry Partnershipsby Maria Satira, Greenville ENC Alliance Pitt...

Manufacturing Excellence Program Leads to Job Placement Carroll County High School Graduate Lands Job at Mohawk “I wouldn’t have been...

Chattanooga 2.0: Overcoming Generational Poverty Through Work with Students The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce is taking generational poverty...

Growing Our Talent Through Expos, Experiences, and Engagement Sumter and Lee counties in South Carolina have witnessed a surge of homegrown...

Connecting the Dots: How One Acadiana’s Industry Roundtables Are Building Bridges Between Employers and Educators In 2021, One Acadiana...

Talent is a top of mind topic in nearly every industry today, including ours. Here we take a look at some of the talent attraction strategies...

Sherman Economic Development Corporation: The Importance of Teacher Support in Talent Development Communities around the country have struggled...

Scout Motors, an automotive manufacturer developing state-of-the-art vehicles that resurrect a storied U.S. car brand, has chosen Charlotte, North...

WARDELL, VA – NOVEMBER 13, 2025 -- A $250,000 grant to be used for workforce development needs at Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC)...

The Southern Economic Development Council, through the “Team American South” FDI program, will advance European engagement in 2026....

HARRISON, Ark. (November 5, 2025) – Provalus, a cutting-edge information technology (IT) company dedicated to providing dependable, scalable,...

HICKORY, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated leaders from MRCOOL as they cut the ribbon on the company’s newly...

BALTIMORE, MD (November 3, 2025) — Governor Wes Moore today announced that par-baked bread and retail supplier Bakery de France will open a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter...

WEBER CITY, VA – NOVEMBER 5, 2025 -- An up to $100,000 grant from the VCEDA Regional Account to be used to finance site development and...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter...

$68.5 million investment will create 294 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – ElringKlinger, an automotive supplier, today announced it is expanding...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 27, 2025) – Molecular Processing, LLC is locating its new manufacturing operations in Hot Springs, Arkansas with...

Jackson, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Grain elevator and merchandiser Delta Grain is expanding its operations in Sidon. The project represents a...

Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, announced today it is planning to transform an unoccupied 2009-built facility in Kansas City, Missouri, into...

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests to local governments within the state, totaling $9,815,885...

LEBANON, VA – OCTOBER 29, 2025– A modular housing production facility which also focuses on construction training and education will...

West Plains - Provalus, an IT solutions firm, announced today that it will expand in West Plains, investing $1 million and creating up to 200 new...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an economic development project in Coal Run as Weddington Plaza Partners...

$5 million investment will create 15 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (Ulbrich), a leading manufacturer of wire...

POUNDING MILL, VA – OCTOBER 24, 2025 -- Bringing people together to make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors is the goal Sarah and...

LEBANON, VA – OCTOBER 21, 2025 – Developing a premier fly fishing destination along Big Cedar Creek in Lebanon, VA is the goal Judson...

The company’s new $35M investment will create 200 new jobs, coinciding with VFP’s 60th...

NC Governor Josh Stein has announced the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved a $450,000.00 grant request from...

NICKELSVILLE, VA – OCTOBER 15, 2025 – Increasing the production of honey -- for sale on site, as well as in a variety of stores...

Richmond, VA — October 13, 2025 — Timmons Group, an award-winning engineering, design, and technology firm, announced today that Joe...

$53.7 million investment will create 70 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of...

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities...

LAFAYETTE, La. – MMR Group announced it is growing its Louisiana footprint with a $55.2 million investment for a new assembly facility in...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Nidec...

Jackson, Miss. (Oct. 7, 2025) – Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express is expanding its operations in...

Heritage Wood Mills, a manufacturer of high-quality custom cabinetry and a division of CAM Construction Services, announced today that it has opened...

GRUNDY, VA – OCTOBER 13, 2025 – An up to $120,000 grant to be used to finance a planning study for a proposed child day care facility...

GRUNDY, VA – OCTOBER 8, 2025 -- Three grants totaling $1.6 million to benefit projects at Southern Gap in Buchanan County were closed by the...

Investment will add 55,000 square feet and 20 jobs Toyotetsu America Inc. (TTAI), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and long-standing...

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (October 2, 2025) – Google is making a multi-billion investment in the State of Arkansas to support the development of a...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eaton, an intelligent power management company, today announced it is expanding its aerospace manufacturing operations in...

Project represents a corporate investment of nearly $19.3 million Jackson, Miss. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit...

ATLANTA – October 1, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million in building a new...

September 24, 2025 - Dollar Tree, Inc., today celebrated the groundbreaking of the company’s new one million sq. ft. distribution center in...

September 29, 2025 Kansas City Master’s Transportation, a leading provider of commercial buses and vans, announced today that it has...

Monroe—September 30, 2025 — MGM Products announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Piedmont Regional Industrial Park in...

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s workforce training program is ranked No. 1 in the...

Sep. 16—Carpenter Technology in Limestone County on U.S. 31 plans to invest $354.25 million in a project that it said will yield 62 jobs over...

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Alabama — A strategic grant through Alabama’s SEEDS program is helping fast-track development at a promising North...

DECATUR, Alabama — Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel fabrication company based in Nashville, Tennessee, is expanding its...

September 15, 2025 - Today, Calhoun Community College proudly cut the ribbon on its 57,200 square foot expansion of the Advanced Technology Center...

With the Fall 2025 semester underway, Athens State University is pleased to share that enrollment numbers are continuing to grow. The University has...

LEBANON, VA – SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 – Nine loans and grants totaling $7.83 million were approvedThursday during a meeting of the Virginia...

MENA, Ark. (September 24, 2025) – Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena, Arkansas, with an investment of more...

Jackson, Miss. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Global manufacturing solutions provider Jabil plans to invest in a new facility in Marshall County. The...

GLASGOW, KY – September 25, 2025 – A transformative new investment is coming to Barren County. Today, Union Coating & Chemical...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies, today announced it is expanding its...

EAST SPENCER, N.C. – The Rowan Economic Development Council (Rowan EDC) announced today that CMC, a global leader in the manufacturing,...

ROSE HILL, VA – SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and a host of others cut the ribbon Friday marking the expansion of...

Moberly - September 10, 2025 Damotech, North America’s leading rack safety solutions provider, announced today that it will expand in...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued momentum within the state’s technology sector as...

Global pharmaceutical leader to construct state-of-the-art facility in Goochland County, creating 650 new jobs, and 1,800 construction jobs

(Vero Beach, FL) –September 9, 2025 – Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) is proud toannounce that American Airlines will begin nonstop...

(Rome, Georgia - September 2025) The Rome Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA) has approved Spencer Hogg as the next President and Chief...

(Dallas, Georgia- September 2025) The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) has named Alex Almodóvar, MPA, AICP, President and Chief...

This week marked a historic milestone for economic development in the Southeast as Rivian held the groundbreaking ceremony for its $5 billion...

The Impact of the Port of Virginia The Port of Virginia stands as a critical driver of economic growth and innovation, with influence that extends...

Eddyville Riverport: Building Kentucky’s Future in Global Trade

Rail-Driven Growth: Norfolk Southern’s REDI Sites By Brian Gwin, Senior Industrial Development Manager, Norfolk Southern Brian Gwin,...

Ports of Louisiana: Driving Regional Growth, National Impact Louisiana is no stranger to port success. With eight deep draft ports, 32 shallow draft...

CSX: Rails to Ports Synergy

Railroads, Intermodal Growth, and Economic Development: Insights from Dr. Robert Martinez At the 2025 SEDC Annual Conference in Oklahoma City,...

Tulsa Ports and the Excitement Ahead Inland ports are critical drivers of the U.S. economy, offering cost effective shipping for bulk goods and...

The Role of Short Lines Rail is one of the most efficient modes of transportation. But what about those communities that can’t directly access...

Commerce in Motion: The American South’s Unparalleled Transportation Advantage

The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), North America’s oldest and largest regional economic development association...

Why the American South is a prime location for FDI Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the American South is nothing new. Forty-one percent of all...

Recent State Project Wins

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What I learned at KAED’s 2025 Collaboration Conference Driving through the country side of West Kentucky is a pleasure I hope everyone gets...

4 Reasons Every Young Economic Developer Should Join SEDC Being a young professional can be daunting—especially in a field like economic...

Strategies for Utility Companies to Meet Power Demands for Project Requirements Dominion Energy | Georgia Power | TVA As the American South...

The Growing Role of Power Requirements in Site Selection Site selection for economic development professionals has always been a complex process,...

Win/Win: Energy Success Stories Surry-Yadkin EMC Helps eTRU Go Electric Surry-Yadkin EMC in western North Carolina helped an existing NC produce...

Energy Choices: How Power Alternatives Support Louisiana’s Economic Development Louisiana stands among the nation's top energy producers,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Melissa Collins Director of Marketing mcollins@centralsc.org Central SC Alliance Announces...

Youth Academy Launches Industrial Park Childcare Center, Providing 800 Spots for Local Working Families

Talent Attraction Success Stories from Around the South Across the South, communities are crafting unique strategies to attract and retain...

Peeking Behind the Curtain with VEDP’s Virginia Talent Accelerator Program When the LEGO Group announced plans for its new $1 billion...

Come Home, Louisiana: Fueling Ambition, Feeding the Soul Mark Lorando, Chief Communications Officer at Louisiana EconomicDevelopment Some would...

MythBusters: Talent Wars Edition As the demand for skilled workers surges, communities everywhere are in a high-stakes race to become places that...

In the grappling match for today’s top talent, the communities that stand out offer more than just job opportunities – they offer a genuine sense of...

College towns have a unique opportunity when it comes to talent pipelines, workforce development, and student retention. According to the American...

Collaboration Fuels Kentucky Retail Growth Kentucky Power and One East Kentucky have launched a collaborative effort to boost the retail sector...

Retail Success Story – Columbia, SC Retail recruitment is a very specialized sector in economic development and relies heavily on...

Driving Retail with Data Pasco County, FL, on the west central Florida coast, is home to more than a half million people. Its proximity to Tampa...

Growing the Local Retail Sector: Case Studies Focusing on the growth of the retail sector is a valuable strategy for improving the economic...

Madisonville, Kentucky, is buzzing with excitement as the $30 million Madisonville Town Center project moves into its second phase. This significant...

What a summer it has been in the American South, as SEDC members continue to break ground, cut ribbons, and smash economic development records...

The Shift to Actively Attracting Retail: How to Set Yourself Up for Success By Colleen Walton, CEO and Marketing Strategist, Brand Acceleration,...

Courtland Robison -Economic Development Quick Tip: Strategize Economic Growth with Electric Utilities

Economic Development Quick Tip: Consistency in Marketing

Economic Development Quick Tip: Incentive Trends 2024-2025 Chris Lloyd shares insights on incentive trends to expect in the future. Southern...

David Hickey: Economic Development Quick Tip: To Certify or Not To Certify Your Site.

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Accelerated Opportunities: Kentucky's Product Development Initiative Delivers Results The Kentucky Product Development Initiative was created in...

North Carolina makes mega room for industry CNBC has named North Carolina as America's Top State for Business in 2023 for the second year in a...

Planting SEEDS in Alabama There was a great deal of buzz around the Alabama SEEDS Act at the recent Meet the Consultants Summit in Atlanta. Only...

Virginia’s Economic Evolution: From Business Ready Sites to Expedited Permitting Virginia is taking steps to ensure the availability of...

American South's Economic Growth: Pro-Growth Policies and World-Class Business Environments Driving Success Atlanta, GA – On May 1,...

Louisiana is strengthening its site development toolkit, positioning to win Identifying the ideal location is a business’s first critical...

Big Moves in Mississippi

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APPLY NOW » Date: Apr 17, 2024 Location: Raleigh, NC, US, 27608 Company: Norfolk Southern Corp. Requisition 37434: B4 NC- Industrial...

2024 SEDC FDI Initiatives Courtland Robinson of Duke EnergyScott Poag of Yates Construction Courtland Robinson,Duke Energy The Southern...

FDI on a Budget If you’re looking to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on a small budget, it’s essential to focus on strategic...

FDI Trends for 2024 Mackenzie Mosey of ResearchFDI is looking closely at Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) trends that are expected this year. Here...

FDI Success Stories North Carolina Over the past couple of years, North Carolina’s economic landscape has experienced a boom, and foreign...

Economic Development Quick Tips: Understanding the Culture James Chavez, President and CEO, SC Power Team

Economic Development Quick Tip: Lack of Consistency Coleen Walton | CEO/Head Marketing Strategist, Brand Acceleration

Benjy Thompson, Matthew Harrison and Justyn Dixon discuss how they put together billions in investment deals.

Economic Development Quick Tip: Site Development Tips Joe Hines | Senior Principal & Director of Economic Development, Timmons

Asia, Here We Come The Inter-Battery Convention is the world’s premier battery event. In March 2024, a delegation of SEDC members will...

Economic Development Quick Tip: What's Wrong With Your Map? SEDC Economic Development Quick Tip: What's Wrong With Your Map? W. Ford Graham |...

NELEA PRESIDENT & CEO JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview: The President & CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership to...

A prominent theme during the 2023 SEDC Annual Conference was strengthening Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) programs at both the city...

Great news comes from around the region about Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E). Read spotlights of success stories within our SEDC network.

Economic Development Quick Tip: Be Ready! Don Pierson: Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development Lets take the conversation to our YouTube...

Quick Tip: Advice for Young Professionals Chuck Sexton | CEO, Next Move Group Lets take the conversation to our YouTube Channel and share...

A $198.5 million expansion of its Donaldsonville, La., plant – the largest ammonia production facility in the world – is one of three major...

Economic developers understand that the cornerstone of a community's growth and prosperity lies in business retention and expansion (BRE).

The world’s leading economy builders converged at the historic SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg, VA, on August 13 – 15. Together, we shattered...

Driving Local Prosperity: 3 Tips for Business Retention & Expansion A prominent theme during the 2023 SEDC Annual Conference was...

A partnership between the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, county development authorities, local industry, and K-12 schools is establishing...

The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission reports that the Advancing Careers in Trades (formerly Hardhat in Hand) program in Newton County has been...

SEA Force (Skills, Experience, Adventure) is the Harrison County Development Commission’s (HCDC) innovative workforce development paid internship...

GIS and AI: New Tactics in Talent Attraction https://giswebtech.com/ In recent years workforce has been a critical factor in a large...

5 states recognized for accelerating workforce development In today’s rapidly evolving economy, states throughout the Southeast are...

3 Expert Interviewing Tips to Handle the Media Like a Pro Author: Maria Satira Director of Marketing and Communications Greenville ENC...

There are numerous software programs and subscription services out there for economic developers to utilize.  The trick is finding what works best...

Need a New Logo. Now what? Author: Stacey Zawacki, Director of Communications for Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Logo...

As the new Communications Chairman for SEDC, I am excited to build upon the strong foundation of our existing communication efforts. By working...

Project Manager, Fairfield County Department: Economic Development Salary: $53,000 - $65,000/annually Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:...

Executive Director - Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, TX Founded in 1992, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) is a...

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Grant Writer Job Description February 17, 2023 The Rome Floyd County Development Authority is looking to hire an effective Grant Writer with...

The Southern Economic Development Council has released the 2023 #AmericanSouth Wage & Benefit Survey Report. The Survey is a data-backed look...

Business Development Manager | City of Norcross, Georgia Starting Salary: $61,375 (min) to $79,787 (max) BOQ, Full benefits, EOE/DFW Interested...

With 300 days a year of sunshine and gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the City of Greeley, Colorado, is a beautiful place to call...

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The Hutchins Center Fiscal Impact Measure shows how much local, state, and federal tax and spending policy adds to or subtracts from overall...

The days of endless Zoom calls and Slack notifications are about to be over for many American workers. Nearly 74 percent of businesses report...

The State of Nevada is on top of things. For close to 10 years, they’ve been focused on where industry is going and what it means for the...

WASHINGTON—Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday revealed further measures to avoid breaching the federal government’s borrowing...

Yhe recession associated with the COVID-19 pandemic announced itself in spring 2020 with head-spinning job losses: 22 million lost jobs within two...

The sprawling, 2,702-page bill includes historic investments in traditional projects as well as broadband expansion and funds for some climate...

"Our chamber’s civic leadership class features an ecodevo day that includes a practicum or mock prospect scenario. We’ve used the same...

2020 has been a lousy year. Time magazine’s cover story declared it the “worst year ever” (or at least “in living memory for...

Core technology jobs are weathering the pandemic better than many other occupations as demand stays strong for tech services and products that...

In 2020 the worst job report in history was soon followed by the best job report ever. In April almost 21 million people lost their job, while only...

2020 brought about many surprises to the way businesses operate, and HR outsourcing was no exception. According to Nonprofit HR’s 2020 Talent...

Culture was the #1 talent management priority for social impact organizations prior to recent COVID-19 developments. In fact, 74% of those who...

The nation faces an enormous risk of losing a substantial part of the workforce, leaving many Americans on the sidelines because of a lack of...

Automation could displace thousands of workers in Mississippi and other parts of the South unless they learn new skills, according to a report from...

Funding Opportunities Grants for Community Economic Development Grants for Healthy PlacesGrants for Creative PlacesOther Funding...

It feels like a decade’s worth of workplace changes have happened in 2020. With the sudden switch to remote work, many companies found...

As countries worldwide spend with no end in sight to battle the virus, government debt has soared to levels not seen since World War II in the 1940s...

ne of the points of controversy in Congress over the size and shape of the federal fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been whether to send...

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Is It/Was It a Good DealBy Burdette (Pete) Fullerton, Ph.D., CEcD MAKING THE CASE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVEEVALUATION When you, as the...

Question: Now that states are announcing various degrees of reopening, what are communities and economic development offices doing to prepare for...

Your SEDC staff is scouring the web looking for resources to assist fellow members in reopening their communities in the most responsible manner....

Question: During COVID-19, if you have staff that cannot work from home, have you laid them off or are you allowing them to use vacation and/or sick...

Question: What programs are EDCs and local governments putting in place to assist their hospitality sector during the time of...

Question: I am checking to see if anyone has worked with a company called The Billionaires Funding Group. It was first registered as an LLC in...

Question: Seeking examples of fee, bonus or commission based guidelines for economic developers who are responsible for managing and closing deals...

Many of SEDC's members are individuals and companies that provide valuable products and services to other SEDC members. In these difficult times,...

Remember those trade route maps you studied in school, with the dotted lines showing where the ships crossed oceans and came into port centuries...

UPDATED 4/21/20 As your regional professional development association, SEDC is committed to providing you with useful information to help make your...

Exploring the Roles of Different Governments in Economic Development Economic development is one of those phenomena that involve a diverse range...

LaHood’s legislation helps farmers, manufacturers succeed in 21st-century economy U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) this week proposed...

Metro puts economic development 'in the back seat' By Meg Garner – Reporter, Nashville Business...

5 Minute Q&A Interview: Economic Development Website DOs and DONT's with Stevie Chavez "Update Your Data" Quick 5-minute interview at ...

Workforce Engagement as Business Strategy The manufacturing industry is on the brink of its next great leap. New technologies such as additive...

Planning with a View Toward Inclusion and Transparency Today, we have big changes to navigate, many of which are not even mentioned in the old...

All Politics Is Local, Especially for a New Site Companies looking to open a facility in an unfamiliar location must assess its local political...

9 Minute Q&A interview with Ted Abernathy "Old dogs have to learn new tricks" During SEDC's Annual Conference in New Orleans, Chris...

2019 Top States for Doing Business: 9/10 are SEDC member States! The top-ranked states have landed on the radar of today’s site selection...

When communities fall on hard economic times, they tend to grow increasingly neglected. After all, whatreal estate investor wants to pump money...

Workers are putting in fewer hours. Is that a sign a recession is coming? Americans are working fewer hours, and that could be a worrisome sign for...

U.S. Manufacturing Slowed in August in Latest Sign of Economic Weakness The American manufacturing sector contracted last month, a key measure...

‘American Factory’ Review: The New Global Haves and Have-Nots "The most important thing is not how much money we earn,” the...

2018 skills gap in manufacturing studyFuture of manufacturing: The jobs are here, but where are the people? Managing the shortfall of...

Infrastructure & Surface Transportation Update Wednesday, August 21, 2019 With partisanship at a fever pitch, one area of...

Chris Rawley: Agriculture Investing in Opportunity Zones How can agribusiness capitalize on the Opportunity Zones program? Show Transcript Jimmy:...

USDA Announces Investments in Community Facilities that will Benefit Almost 200,000 Rural Americans USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce...

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Launches Statewide Broadband Expansion SPRINGFIELD, IL — With a historic $420 million investment in broadband...

Why Regional Economics Matter For Municipal Bonds At the most basic level, the credit quality of a municipal bond issuer is largely influenced...

Airlines and institutions put their shoulders to the workforce wheel in order to keep wings aloft. According to the Boeing Technician Outlook,...

Opportunity Zones - Additional States Continue to Join the Growing List of Places (39 States in All) Following Federal Form - Brad A. Molotsky,...

St. Paul fin-tech startup Traive raises $1.3 million to connect farmers with lenders An agriculture startup that participated in the inaugural...

What’s Your Metro’s IQ? The plan calls for “100 critical breakthroughs in regard to intelligent manufacturing equipment, industry...

Like most states in the Southeast, Georgia doesn't have the kind of state-level mandates that have propelled the growth of renewable energy in other...

Economic Development: A Continued Sensation Economic development is a concept that has prevailed for many years; it has, however, evolved with...

WASHINGTON — The challenge with public-private partnerships is less aboutpersuading the private sector to invest in infrastructure and more...

Measured by an index awarding points for high capital expenditure and high job creation, then evaluated for their overall projected economic impact,...

New York is the ideal location for innovative companies that are forward-thinking and poised to grow quickly. Getting a better-than-expected ROI is...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- C-PACE Alliance, a coalition of large capital providers and transaction experts, announced today the...

For the first time since it issued its Water Quality Trading Policy (Policy) in 2003, the EPA appears to be taking consequential steps to encourage...

The Federal Reserve Board announces Consumer & Community Context, a new article series that features original analysis about the financial...

Cities should resist the temptation to throw money at Amazon and CEO Jeff Bezos just because the company is promising to create high-paying jobs....

Nashville, Sacramento, Atlanta, Phoenix, Austin, and Dallas are among the top-10 cities with the largest influx of new residents, according to new...

The potential contributions to U.S. economic growth and dynamism stemming from investments in the U.S. by international companies cannot be...

Across the country, international companies are creating job opportunities for U.S. workers and building stronger connections to the communities in...

OFII releases annual report on FDIUS: The report is a must-read to understand the FDI landscape and notable trends. A few highlights...

Opportunity zones: vital community development tool or tax windfall for the rich? A little-noticed provision in Trump’s tax law...

Given the challenges faced by many rural regions, what are prerequisites for effective policy and practice in a rural context? Please click here...

Recognizing infrastructure’s role as a local economic anchor In the race to grow their economies and create new jobs, localities frequently...

How Culture Shapes Economic Development A new study, drawing on 1.5 million images of cultural spaces in London and New York, finds that cultural...

Beyond Bells & Whistles What’s Smartest? Systems That Help Humans. Like the traffic jams they seek to eliminate, the list of regions...

“In the absence of this commence-construction guidance, tax equity partners were growing cautious about project risk.” The Internal...

Confirmed, Again: Cost of Community Development Tax Incentives is Comparatively Small Late last month the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT)...

The United States has, for an incredible sixth year in a row, topped A.T. Kearney’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, an...

It’s a scenario that plays out over and over in cities across the country: A small business in a hip neighborhood closes, the storefront is...

Qualified Opportunity Zones were included as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which became law in December 2017. The zones were originally...

The article challenges the perception among some in the field of community and economic development that small and socioeconomically distressed...

Included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and passed in December 2017 was a set of provisions to incentivize new investment in low-income communities...

The Renewable Fuel Standard is the primary federal policy that drives the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. Since the advent of...

The moment President Donald Trump’s administration released its long-awaited infrastructure plan, manypeople in state capitals and local...

It is difficult to overstate how crucial workforce development is to a state’s economic health. CNBC’s Scott Cohn notes in...

A side-by-look at the changes in tax law that would occur under the House-passed tax code rewrite measure (HR 1) and the Senate Finance...

My friend and mentor Jerry Frentress used to say, “We’re all in sales all the time, and our number one product is us.” I’m...

What began as a study of the economic future of Columbus has blossomed into a multi-faceted, collaborative, regional approach to improving quality...

The future of work is a hot topic nowadays. It has inspired a seemingly endless train of analyses, commentaries, and conferences, and it featured...

Amazon’s recent announcement that it is soliciting bids from metro areas to establish a second headquarters site in North America has set off...

A surge in issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing bonds in 2016 should continue for the foreseeable future... Read More

Amazon—the world’s largest online retailer and fourth largest company as measured by market capitalization—is soliciting North...

In 2016, Princeton economist Alan Krueger made headlines with a shocking finding that nearly half of prime age men (or men ages 25 to 54) who are...

In this day of rampant student loans and some stagnation of the “degree premium” on bachelor’s degrees, the associate degree or...

The Application for the fiscal year (FY) 2017 round of the Capital Magnet Fund is now available in the Community Development Financial Institutions...

The Transportation Department is combining two years of authorized freight-related grants so it can provide $1.56 billion of funding in fiscal 2018...

We are all guilty of huddling in the same groups, talking to the same people at meetings and conferences. It is nice to catch up with old friends,...

Georgia lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in special tax breaks over the past decade, and a new Senate committee has begun...

President Trump has announced the outlines of an ambitious $1 trillion agenda to rebuild America’s crumbling roads and bridges, outdated water...

Many of the initiatives to move our energy system towards clean, renewable power emanate from the state and local levels. A few cities have already...

To support locally-driven efforts in coal country to spur job growth, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that the...

Internet giants led the way, but now a host of companies—from big banks to food producers—are getting in on clean energy... Read More

It’s no secret that many Americans live in communities that need new economic development—we saw this play a huge role in the last...

The recent technological advancement within artificial intelligence, the "Internet of Things", and robotics has generated significant impact on...

Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., reintroduced bipartisan legislation May 25 to establish a program to spur infrastructure...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $1.9 million...

THE ISSUE: Improving U.S. infrastructure was a major talking point during the 2016 election, and remains a focus of the administration and the...

A new report highlights major holes in local governments' online disclosure of how economic development dollars are spent... Read More

Our nation is in the midst of an important debate about how to create an economy that benefits more people, and the work of economic developers is...

A bill introduced this week in a Kansas House committee would provide tax credits to recent graduates of aerospace and aviation educational...

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has been working to ensure that Tennessee is the No. 1 state in the Southeast for...

The Internal Revenue Service is investigating a deal that raised millions of dollars for the redevelopment of the Statler Hotel and Dallas Central...

The manufacturing sector in the United States is a significant driver of U.S. economic growth, with a higher gross output than any other private...

President-elect Donald Trump’s deal to save the jobs of 730 workers at the Carrier plant in Indiana is a first attempt to deliver on his...

The worry is that politics, economics and finance are combining in a way that threatens to throw globalization in reverse, Simon Nixon writes......

The leader of Toyota’s efforts in robotics applications and cloud-based research talks about how the $1 billion effort is progressing......

The U.K. vote to withdraw from the European Union looks like it’ll take at least two years to unfold, and technology analysts are already...