Michigan to Study Economic Fallout from Tariffs
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to study the economic impact of President Trump’s new tariffs, which take effect August 1. The directive requires state agencies to report within 30 days on how tariffs will affect farmers, factory workers,...
Detroit Axle Closes Warehouse, Cut 102 Jobs Amid Tariff Impact
Detroit Axle will permanently close its Ferndale warehouse, resulting in 102 job losses tied to the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The auto parts supplier said sudden government tariffs sharply increased costs and disrupted supply chains, making the facility...
Nearly 600 Duke University Employees Accept Buyouts Amid Funding Concerns
599 Duke University employees have accepted voluntary buyouts as the school braces for potential federal research funding cuts. Officials also said that involuntary layoffs will begin in August, with budget reassessments underway across all schools and units. Duke...
Genera Completes $340 Million Tennessee Expansion, Adds 200 Jobs
Genera has completed a $340 million expansion of its Vonore, Tennessee manufacturing facility, strengthening its position as North America’s largest fully integrated producer of sustainable molded fiber packaging. The investment increases annual capacity to over 2...
Herbal Tea Maker Breaks Ground on $47 Million Virginia Plant
Traditional Medicinals®, a herbal tea maker, has broken ground on a $47 million, 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Franklin County, VA, marking a major expansion in the company’s 50th year. The project will create 57 direct jobs, generate more than 180...
Massachusetts Businesses Face Crackdown on Hidden ‘Junk Fees’
Massachusetts businesses are preparing for the state’s new “junk fee” regulations, which take effect on September 2. The rules aim to ensure full price transparency by requiring companies to clearly display all mandatory fees upfront, protecting consumers from hidden...
New Oregon Law to Strengthen Small Business Procurement Opportunities
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 2337, creating a procurement program to give small businesses priority in competing for state contracts. The law establishes an Oregon Small Business Enterprise certification and directs the state to set contracting...
Denver City Workers Face Layoffs as City Battles Budget Shortfall
Denver city and county employees will begin receiving layoff notices the week of Aug. 18 as the city faces a $50 million revenue gap and $200 million deficit, Mayor Mike Johnston announced. Impacted workers will get 30 days of paid administrative leave, followed by...
Pilgrim’s to Open $400 Million Georgia Chicken Plant, Creating 630 Jobs
Pilgrim’s, a poultry processor, plans to invest $400 million in a new LaFayette, Georgia, plant that will produce fully cooked chicken products and support up to 630 jobs. The facility will expand production of brands like Just Bare, Pilgrim’s, and Gold Kist to meet...
Over $25 Million in Growing Alabama Funding Awarded for Statewide Economic Development Projects
The state of Alabama announced $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding to support economic development projects across 15 communities, aimed at boosting job creation and site readiness. The 2025 allocations focus on site development and infrastructure improvements,...