Weyerhaeuser Breaks Ground on $500 Million Timber Facility in Arkansas
Weyerhaeuser has broken ground on a new $500 million TimberStrand® facility near Monticello and Warren, Arkansas, expected to create 200 high-quality jobs when fully operational in 2027. The facility will expand the company’s engineered wood production capacity by 10...
Jabil to Invest $500 Million in U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
Jabil plans to invest $500 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations in the Southeast, aiming to meet rising demand for AI-driven data centers. The electronics maker is finalizing site selection and expects the new facility to be up and running by mid-2026,...
$3.6 Billion Data Center Gets Green Light from Pima County, Arizona
Pima County, Arizona has approved Project Blue, a $3.6 billion data center campus set to rise on 290 acres near the Pima County Fairgrounds. The project, which will create over 5,000 construction-related jobs and 180 permanent positions, passed by a 3-2 vote. With an...
Over 1,400 Jobs Slashed at U.S.-Funded Media
The Trump administration has ordered sweeping layoffs at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded media outlets, eliminating over 1,400 positions. Kari Lake, a senior official at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defended the action as a necessary overhaul of bloated...
Philadelphia June Fed Survey: Manufacturing Stagnates as Labor and Orders Drop
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Fed district remained weak in June, with minimal improvement in orders and shipments and deepening labor market stress. Input costs eased but stayed elevated, while firms reported falling pricing power and rising uncertainty....
SF Mayor Lurie Unveils Economic Team Appointments to Spearhead City Revitalization
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has named a new economic development leadership team to drive the city’s post-pandemic recovery and revitalization. The appointments include Sarah Dennis Phillips as Planning Department Director, Anne Taupier as Executive Director of...
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve $17 Minimum Wage, Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Rhode Island lawmakers have approved raising the state’s minimum wage from $15 to $17 by January 2027, which is now pending Governor Dan McKee’s signature. Supporters say the phased increases will help workers keep up with the rising cost of living while giving...
Former West Virginia Official Launches Campaign to Urge Trump to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits
A new ad campaign led by former West Virginia economic development chief Mitch Carmichael urges Donald Trump to protect clean energy tax credits, which he says are vital for job creation and investment in the state. The campaign highlights how credits from the...
Former Congressman Kwanza Hall Reappointed to Lead Develop Fulton Board Through 2029
Former U.S. Congressman Kwanza Hall has been reappointed to a four-year term as chairman of the Develop Fulton Board of Directors, extending his leadership through 2029. Hall will continue spearheading initiatives to drive inclusive economic growth and attract...
$1.5 Billion Data Center Campus Proposed in Great Falls, Montana
Ardent TAC Data Centers has proposed building a $1–1.5 billion hyperscale data center campus in Great Falls, Montana, which could create up to 2,000 construction jobs and 200 permanent positions. The 2 million-square-foot facility, planned for a 569-acre site near...