Linda McMahon set to be first CEO of Dallas Economic Development Corp.
The board is set to vote on the corporation’s first CEO May 7......»»
Lago Vista eyes Economic Development Corp. to help find funding for big projects
Over the last several years, La.....»»
Kwik Trip expansion in La Crosse grows to $378M project, wins additional state incentives
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has approved $5 million in additional tax credit incentives for Kwik Trip Inc.'s ongoing headquarters expansion in La Crosse, which is now expected to be a $378 million project creating 662 jobs......»»
RELOCATION STATION: Recapping economic development opportunities in Dallas-Fort Worth, and what"s next
So far, the Business Journal's Relocation Station series has identified more than 200 opportunities, representing over 120 million square feet of existing, under construction and proposed office space......»»
McKinney has attracted 15 tech companies in just over a year — and wants to pick up the pace
More than a year ago, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation bet that startups and other innovation-focused companies would be vital to continuing to grow the northern Dallas-Fort Worth suburb. Last January, the EDC launched its Innovation Fun.....»»
What the state is advising for businesses to encourage vaccinations
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., with consultation from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is offering resources to business owners to encourage employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine......»»
General Mills to lease new Wisconsin warehouse
General Mills would lease the first of three industrial facilities Scannell Properties plans to build near Interstate 94 in Caledonia, Wis., according to a Sunday announcement from the Racine County Economic Development Corp......»»
Saratoga Economic Development Corp. sues New York state
Saratoga Economic Development Corp. fears a designation as a local or public authority would make it difficult for companies to confidentially search for real estate, incentives and utilities before deciding whether to invest in Saratoga County......»»
Magazine printer Quad/Graphics wants to invest $45 million, add 74 jobs in Saratoga Springs
"They wanted to get approvals in place so they could just hit go when the situation with the coronavirus improves," said Dennis Brobston, president of Saratoga Economic Development Corp......»»
How regional companies are getting involved in a medical-supplies manufacturing initiative
Small manufacturers in the region are eager to help produce medical supplies, but they need organization in order to act on it, said Nathan Huret, the existing industry services director for the Catawba County Economic Development Corp......»»
Bank of America pledges $250M for small business loan program
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) has pledged $250 million in capital to fund loans through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act's Paycheck Protection Program. Charlotte-based BofA will funnel the capital to community development fi.....»»
Bank of America pledges $250M for CARES Act small business loan program
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) has pledged $250 million in capital to fund loans through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act's Paycheck Protection Program. Charlotte-based BofA will funnel the capital to community development fi.....»»
Does Charlotte"s intermodal hub stack up as a major economic development tool?
Norfolk Southern Corp.’s $92 million intermodal yard between runways at Charlotte Douglas International Airport began operation in 2014, moving the facility from an awkward location off North Tryon Street near uptown......»»
Gov. Evers talks with CEOs of state"s largest employers about COVID-19 response needs
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. CEO Missy Hughes held a teleconference Wednesday with top executives of 20 of Wisconsin's largest employers to find out the impact of the coronavirus on their operations and what they needed f.....»»
Truist Financial Corp. launches nonprofit foundation
Charlotte-based Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) has launched the Truist Foundation, an organization created to partner with nonprofits and increase their impact. The foundation will focus on four areas: leadership development, economic mobility, creat.....»»
The electric-vehicle industry is thriving in Southern California, report says
The Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. sees California as a world hub for electric mobility. The Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. sees California as a world hub for electric mobility......»»
CBJ Morning Buzz: Hornets and CRBA make a splash in Paris
The Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance put on an all-star economic development event in Paris on Thursday, the day before the team faced the Milwaukee Bucks there. The event, sponsored by Bank of America Corp. and Honeywell.....»»
De Blasio administration edges controversial BQX project forward
There may finally be movement on the BQX—but it is still a long way from laying down any track. The city Economic Development Corp. launched a new website Thursday for the proposed Brooklyn-Queens... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
TEDCO taps retired National Guard major general as interim CEO
Linda L. Singh, who was the first woman and first African American to lead Maryland’s National Guard, has been named interim CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO). Singh, who retired from a post as adjutant general in the Maryland.....»»
$49 million box plant could create 88 jobs in Racine County
An affiliate of ND Paper Inc. could invest $49 million in a box plant in Racine County that would create 88 jobs, according to a Thursday announcement by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. ND Paper Inc. is already investing up to $189 milli.....»»
Year in Review: The Woodlands lands HQ of publicly traded real estate developer
The news that The Howard Hughes Corp. (NYSE: HHC) planned to move its headquarters from Dallas to The Woodlands marked a homecoming of sorts. While the company has always had its largest office in The Woodlands, the real estate development company.....»»