Economic development

NEW BEDFORD — A new community clinic focused on serving the uptown area is opening at the Community Economic Development Center on Acushnet Avenue. “This clinic is of great importance to the immigrant community because we don’t care about your residency status, social class, nationality or gender,” said Marisol Ruiz,Read More →

Editor’s note: This editorial is part two of a two-part series. The first part took place on Sunday. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, has a vision for Roanoke’s future. He shares this vision with many others in business, higher education and government in the Roanoke and NewRead More →

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022173 Leveraging the country’s population and developing human capital, especially the youth, will contribute to the country’s development, the stakeholders say. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s unemployment rate rose from 27.1% in the first quarter of 2020 toRead More →

Fairfax County mother/son duo launch activewear brand Inspiring Triumph Over Obstacles: Victor Wear, a sportswear brand, was recently launched by Tiffany Hamilton of Lorton. The company, which sells t-shirts and hoodies emblazoned with a flame logo and slogans that “inspire triumph over obstacles”, was inspired by her 16-year-old son Isaiah,Read More →

The Dan River has resisted change over the past few decades and can expect more in the next 20 years, a community and economic development adviser said Thursday morning. “This region is no stranger to change,” said Beth Doughty, senior fellow at the Danville Regional Foundation, during a Business atRead More →

KUALA PERLIS: Keluarga Malaysia’s Digital Economic Centers (PEDi) are more than just internet hubs as they can bring greater benefits to Malaysians and the country, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa (pictured). He said the centers would be a nationwide network that would drive increased app usageRead More →

It is unacceptable to regard as “gratuitous” initiatives aimed at the socio-economic development of the backward, the most backward and all marginalized layers of society, the DMK said on Sunday. Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, which knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court in the case against the gifts, saidRead More →

Here are some of Greece’s vital statistics: 17 national parks, 2 geoparks, hundreds of Natura 2000 areas in the country. There is an ecological saying, “nature doesn’t need protection, it has to be”. It’s true. Nature is not something fragile; it is an unlimited force that created us – outRead More →

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: Serves primarily as an existing industry specialist for the NCGTPEDR as an advocate and catalyst within the existing industry sector of the NCGTPEDR. Promotes the growth and expansion of established industries, encourages the development of new markets and supports the day-to-day operations of existing industry.Read More →

Brownfields 2022: Sustainable Communities Start Here Maude Bauschard Trost, Community Development Project Manager for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP), recently presented at the Brownfields 2022 conference “Sustainable Communities Start Here”. The National Brownfields Training Conference is the nation’s largest event focused on environmental revitalization and economicRead More →

By Michael Hutchins Democrat Herald After more than three years of vacancy, the new tenant of Denison’s former Kroger building is moving forward with site plans. Kroger announced in February 2019 that it would be closing its Denison location on Crawford Street after nearly 50 years in the community. SoonRead More →

The Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership (EDP) will soon change its structure and name to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). With a new name comes a revitalized identity and a renewed focus on DE efforts. Current board chairman Alan Turbyfill said the main reason for the restructuring was toRead More →

STEPHEN HEMELT — Indigenous leaders should keep financial growth at the center of their concerns Launched on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:05 PM For our communities to best serve the general public, municipal leaders in Port Arthur and Mid County must keep financial growth at the forefront of theirRead More →

Economic development plans in a remote watershed in northern British Columbia have seen their ups and downs for more than 150 years, and few businesses have gained ground. UNBC Associate Professor of First Nations Studies Dr. Daniel Sims hopes to explore the connection between the concepts of wilderness and developmentRead More →

Leesburg, Virginia (August 11, 2022) – The City of Leesburg’s Economic Development Department will soon be co-locating with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). On Tuesday, August 9, Leesburg City Council unanimously approved the rental of office space at 15 N King Street. The city has previously supported the SBDCRead More →

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — With Van Aken District Phase II grand opening two weeks away and the Lee Road Action Plan gaining momentum, the city council on Monday reviewed the expansion of opportunities at all levels. They sat down with the city’s director of economic development, Laura Englehart, who providedRead More →

(Glenwood) – Mills County economic development officials hope a newly designated site near Glenwood can attract “world-class” businesses to enter southwest Iowa. Late last week, in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, MidAmerican Energy and other stakeholders, the Mills County Economic Development Foundation announced a 1,700-acre area now knownRead More →

Nearly 200 attendees from across the United States spent two days learning best practices in economic development at the Stand Up Rural America Summit, held July 26-28 at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Presented by ACCELERATION by design LLC in partnership with the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA),Read More →

SHEBOYGAN, WI – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), a public-private partnership leading economic, community and workforce development efforts in Sheboygan County, today announced that it has completed a significant rebranding for Someplace Better. The SCEDC is an organization that works to identify and remove barriers to business andRead More →

PORTLAND, Oregon., August 32022 /PRNewswire/ — “Many local government agencies have invested in the technology and may not be taking full advantage of its ability to serve as an economic driver. We can change that,” says Dustin HaislerChief Innovation Officer of GovTech. Haisler will present at Springbrook’s annual Activate event,Read More →

JACKSON, Tenn. – A head of state makes stops across Tennessee to hear from local leaders on the topic of economic development. Municipal assembly devoted to economic development (1) Municipal assembly devoted to economic development (2) Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter kicked off a tourRead More →

Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, left, and Paul Richards, trustee of the Riedel Foundation. | Photo courtesy of the Riedel Foundation HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Riedel Foundation is partnering to help educate and train future business leaders by awarding a $17,500 grant to helpRead More →

STAFF REPORT The Dothan Region Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Hayden Camp, Director of Memberships, has recently completed the first week of the Intensive Economic Development Training Course, presented by the Institute of Economic and Government Development Auburn University. The program took place July 11-15 in Auburn.Read More →

Horizon Bank Chairman and CEO Craig M Dwight received the Michigan City Economic Development Lifetime Achievement Award at EDCMC’s Silver Anniversary Gala on July 21. The award celebrates the outstanding leadership Dwight has shown in LaPorte County during his career. Horizon says he was a visionary and mentor to manyRead More →

1. Cambodian Labor and Vocational Training Minister Ith Samheng on Thursday applauded the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) for its efforts to maintain investment and expand business. 2. SSEZ is a Cambodian-built enterprise in Chyand aiming to create an ideal platform for “ASEAN Investment, Global Outreach” business. 3. This isRead More →

The State of Nebraska has received $1.04 billion in Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The CSFRF provides economic relief funds to state, local and tribal governments that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Nebraska State Legislature has allocated $723Read More →

Grant to be used to update the San Benito County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2023-2028. Information provided by the Economic Development Administration The Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County announced that it has received an $80,000 grant from the Federal Economic Development Administration to prepare an updated SanRead More →

The Humboldt County Financial Improvement Division (GoHumCo) is taking to the streets looking for a group for its 2023-2027 Comprehensive Financial Improvement Technique (CEDS). The neighborhood’s suggestions are key to designing a roadmap for our mutual improvement. That’s why we’re bringing together group members, neighbors, other business owners, and groupRead More →

Judge Smyth is the new executive director of the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA). He will take up the post on August 15. A Tuscaloosa resident, Smyth most recently served in the dual roles of Acting Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) and Director of StrategicRead More →

Sunstone Management Inc., an Irvine-based venture capital firm, has hired former Long Beach staffer Eric Romero as director of economic development. Romero had been Long Beach’s business development manager in the economic development department. Sunstone Management is a founding partner of the Long Beach Accelerator, along with the city andRead More →

Cabool City Council members received an update on economic development and discussed debts related to fire calls and utilities at its June 13 meeting. Council heard from economic developer Ron Reed, who reported on several issues: •Three new house starts are underway in the southeast part of the community. OnceRead More →

Nguyen Xuan Thang (right), member of the Politburo, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, and Chief Operating Officer of WB, Axel van Trotsenburg. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The world Bank (WB) Policy Advisory Services have contributed significantlyRead More →

NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB) July 18, 2022 Patrick Young, an educator, businessman, organizer, and attorney currently in charge of gun violence prevention for the city of New Orleans, has completed his new book “A Way Up: Economic Development Post Incarceration Workbook: A Guide useful for people released from prison lookingRead More →

Financial experts have highlighted the need for the federal government to implement the National Development Plan 2021-2025 (NDP) to boost the country’s economic growth. The experts said so during a webinar on Saturday on the topic: “Resetting Nigeria’s Economic Growth Trajectory”.They said practical steps should be taken to implement theRead More →

One of the key events at the June convention was Sudbury Night at the Royal York Hotel Imperial Room When it comes to promoting itself at the world’s largest international mining exploration convention, it’s almost as if the City of Greater Sudbury has an unfair advantage over other mining municipalitiesRead More →

In this era of technology for a barrier-free future, it is pertinent for everyone to strive to become qualified. Considering this aspect, West Singhbhum district is trying to implement the ambitious scheme to empower young people in the age bracket of 18-35. The process of empowering young people and womenRead More →

July 10 (THEWILL) – The term “informal economy” covers a wide range of circumstances and events across the country. In contrast, work in the informal economy (IE) is often based on small or undefined workplaces, unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, unregulated and low skill and productivity levels, low or irregularRead More →

From staff reports The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation unveiled its strategic plan and fundraising campaign, Amplify Broken Arrow, Thursday at the Forest Ridge Club. The initiative is built around six pillars: talent attraction; Workforce development; business attraction, retention and expansion; development of the Innovation District; and the entrepreneurship ecosystemRead More →

Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RELX International, the multinational company responsible for electronic cigarettes, has successfully completed extensive training for officials of the Abu Dhabi Customs Authority and the Department of Economic Development (DED). Previously, RELX International organized a similar training session for Ras Al Khaimah Customs Authority officials. To enhanceRead More →

July 6, 2022 | Austin | Appointment Governor Abbott has made nine appointments to the Board of Directors of the Texas Economic Development Corporation for terms that expire at the Governor’s pleasure. In addition, the governor named Vicki Hollub president. The company is the private arm of a public-private partnershipRead More →

Washington (July 5, 2022) – Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today celebrated Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s announcement that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is granting a $1.1 million grant to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Mashpee, Massachusetts, to support the growing tribal aquaculture industry and blue economy. This grantRead More →

Economic Development Director Jill Loope to retire next year after a successful and rewarding 22-year career with Roanoke County. Prior to his retirement, Loope will help county leaders launch a national search for his successor. She plans to retire on July 1, 2023. Economic development recognized and awarded at theRead More →

People’s Committee of HCMC and Vietnam National University-HCMC (VNU-HCMC) sign cooperation program in various fields for 2022-2025. (Photo: SGGP) The program aims to serve the objectives of socio-economic development and integration of the city and the key economic region of the south during the period 2022-2025, and to implement theRead More →

The term “informal economy” covers a wide range of circumstances and events across the country. In contrast, work in the informal economy (IE) is often based on small or undefined workplaces, unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, unregulated and low skill and productivity levels, low or irregular income , long workingRead More →

OSCEOLA, AR / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2022 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (OTCQX: EVTV)(OTCQX: EVTVD), a provider of new, purpose-built, zero-emission electric vehicles (the “Company” or “Envirotech”), announced a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to help the first U.S.-based company . -state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Osceola. TheRead More →

By developing community growth and opportunities for young people, the City of Geneva receives a State distinction for its economic leadership Ongoing business ventures within and outside the city of Geneva (pop. 1,955), as well as efforts to introduce Fillmore County students to future career opportunities, have resulted in recognitionRead More →

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Inforial (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Fri, June 24, 2022 2022-06-24 15:17 0 19e180299dbaf1eff1f381413ff51662 4 Tooltip Free From its humble beginnings as a small airport to support the operations of state oil and gas holding company Pertamina to its current incarnation as Hang Nadim International Airport, the aviation hub inRead More →

Pennsylvania Life Science Greenhouse Initiative (LSG) The Pennsylvania Life Sciences Greenhouse initiative operates through a network of three regional life sciences organizations. These organizations support the development and growth of the life sciences ecosystem with essential seed funding and industry-specific business expertise. Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) The BFTP isRead More →

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OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture capital firm, today announced its partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), under its Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) program. The GIA is a platform that serves to catalyze cross-border collaboration between Singapore and the world’s leading innovation hubs. Israel joins the ranks of otherRead More →

Written by BT/MTI Marton Nagy, Hungary’s Economic Development Minister, demands an apology from low-cost airline Ryanair. Nagy told MTI that the practices that “Europe’s most profit-hungry airline” indulges in are “unfair and mean-spirited.” He said the expectations of the Hungarian government are unchanged: everyone must follow the rules, everyone mustRead More →

Pastor Gaston Smith, left, speaks as State Representative James Bush III unveils the new Soul of Miami Avenue street sign near Liberty Square during a rally Friday, June 17, 2022 in Liberty City. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com Affordable housing developer Related Urban and the Related Philanthropic Foundation awarded $325,000 in communityRead More →

Proud to recognize Northern Virginia Northern Virginia is one of five communities across the country named to the Great American Defense Communities Class of 2022. The Association of Defense Communities announced the selected communities at the National Defense Communities Summit this spring. Northern Virginia is home to Joint Base Myer-HendersonRead More →

Here are the latest job offers announced by the City and the Schools. If you would like to share job openings for your company in Southborough in the coming weeks, email mysouthborough@gmail.com. To search for previously posted jobs in Southborough, click here. Town of Southborough EDC – Economic Development CoordinatorRead More →

By Ridley Casie Chitty Most people know Saint Anthony of Padua as the saint who helps find lost and stolen items, but have you ever wondered why he is that particular patron saint? The patron saint of lost things: The reason for seeking St. Anthony’s help in finding lost orRead More →

Your challenge will be to develop best practices and processes to help PacifiCan navigate the complex circumstances surrounding the collection, protection and sharing of personal information and to ensure that applicants’ requests under the Access to Information and the Privacy Act are met. Working environment: PacifiCan is an innovative workplaceRead More →

Hello everyone. It’s me, Sean Peek, your Strongsville Daily host – here to bring you all the biggest things happening in town these days. First, today’s weather forecast: Partly sunny, then becoming cloudy. High: 76 Low: 59. Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today: The redistricting caused twoRead More →

The Tomball EDC created 240 jobs in fiscal year 2021-22. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Journal) The Tomball Economic Development Corp. created 240 jobs and approved nine project grants in the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to executive director Kelly Violette when presenting her annual report to Tomball City Council at the JuneRead More →

BRYAN COUNTY – Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program in 10 coastal counties, continued its 2022 programming in Bryan and Effingham counties. LSEGA is a five-month course of continuous personal and professional growth to build connections and learn collaborative skills that empower participants to improve the region.Read More →

Technicians work at the Lahore converter station of the ±660 kV Matiari-Lahore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the outskirts of Lahore, in the eastern province of Punjab in Pakistan, May 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) The Matiari-Lahore High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)Read More →

Weekday broadcast of WYMT Mountain News at 6 a.m. PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Members of the public and private business community in Hazard and Perry County gathered Thursday night to recap a year of local business development. The Hazard-Perry County Economic Development Alliance (HPCEDA) was formed by business ownersRead More →

PORTSMOUTH — The city’s acting deputy manager Robert Moore, who previously headed the city’s economic development department, resigned on Wednesday, Portsmouth spokeswoman Dana Woodson said. Woodson said Moore’s resignation was effective immediately and the city “wishes him well in his future endeavours.” The reason for his resignation is not yetRead More →

Arlington Economic Development (AED) is proud to announce an innovative workforce development program to benefit Arlington residents and technology employers. AED is working with Arlington-based Exelaration, the second largest technology and engineering internship provider in the United States, on the Arlington Talent Pilot program. Arlington is home to both aRead More →

Bertie and Hertford counties are among 19 rural communities chosen for a new state-led initiative to help increase the planning, implementation and management of economic development programs and opportunities. The Rural Community Capacity, or RC2, program is a pilot effort of the North Carolina Department of Commerce involving Appalachian StateRead More →

According to the schedule of debates, the Senate will meet on Sunday to discuss a report prepared by the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee on the state’s socio-economic development plan for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The debate is in line with Article 248 of Egypt’s amended 2019 constitution which assignsRead More →

DERBY — A lack of funds to advertise vacancies is blamed for the apparent lack of interest in Derby’s vacancy as director of economic development. The city has not had a full-time director of economic development since Sheila O’Malley left to take the same role at Ansonia in 2013. TheRead More →

The Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission is part of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 9-13, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) has released a virtual roundtable featuring local industry leaders. The 40-minute presentation titled “Leveraging Public/Private Partnerships to Boost USVIRead More →

The Liberal City Commission met Tuesday night and voted to combine economic development with the Seward County Development Corporation. The city’s economic development department will no longer be in effect on June 19. For the remainder of the year, the City will contribute $100,000 to the Society, with next year’sRead More →

ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that political stability and continuity of economic policies were key to achieving sustainable economic growth and social prosperity in the country. Addressing the fourth annual convocation of the Pakistan Institute of Economic Development (PIDE), he said that PakistanRead More →

FedNor funding helps support businesses and is expected to maintain or create 15 jobs in Northwestern Ontario May 20, 2022 – Pickle Lake, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor Ensuring that all Canadians benefit from and experience our country’s successes is essential to the strengthRead More →

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Mahendra Siregar said women’s involvement in national and global economic development still needs to be pushed. “We know that women’s participation in the economy is not only about improving the quality of families and securing the future of their children, but also about improvingRead More →

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged the federal government to adopt the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) study tour reports to reverse the nation’s declining socio-economic and political situation . Emmanuel gave the charge when participants of NIPSS’s 44, 2022 Executive Course, who are onRead More →

Growth of the Community and Economy Economic development loans are flexible financial mechanisms granted by local governments for initiatives that promote economic and neighborhood development in certain jurisdictions. This form of financing helps the city revive communities, create jobs, and raise tax income. Senior loans from other public and privateRead More →

Considered as the marketing arm of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Institute of Technology Application and Promotion (DOST-TAPI) not only thrives in helping innovators but at the same time contributes to social development and economy of the country. (PHotoUnsplash / MANILA BULLETIN) As part of fulfilling itsRead More →

I recently did quite a bit of research on the subject of international trade for Africa. The received wisdom for developing countries is that they must trade their paths towards economic development. Not that they have much choice in the matter. Developed nations have drawn the line in the sandRead More →

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves stopped by DeSoto County on Monday and toured the 490,965 square foot Ardagh Metal Packaging plant in Olive Branch. Reeves’ appearance was to discuss the growth of economic development in DeSoto and Marshall County in particular. He also answered questions from the media on various topicsRead More →

Monday, May 16, 2022, 11 a.m.Press Release: Kapiti Coast District Council Three promising local Maori businesses have been selected as recipients of the Maori Economic Development Fund 2021/22. The Contestable Grants Fund was established in 2013 by Kāpiti Coast District Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti to help whānau, hapū,Read More →

RESERVE — As remote work takes precedence in a post-COVID world, a community’s economic development becomes intrinsically linked to quality of life. To celebrate Economic Development Week 2022, St. John the Baptist Parish hosted a panel discussion that explored how communities can create a supportive climate to advance economic development.Read More →