Logistix to Build $10 Billion Data Center in Frankfort, Indiana
Logistix has filed a petition to rezone 833 acres in Clinton County to bring a massive $10 billion data center to Frankfort, Indiana. If approved, the project could span over 7 million square feet and operate at more than 300 megawatts. The project promises up to 350...
Cooling Housing Market Raises Red Flags for U.S. Economy, Says Moody’s
Falling home prices in over a third of major U.S. metro areas are raising fresh concerns about the housing sector’s role in economic growth. With home values down in cities like Austin, Tampa, and Miami, and rising mortgage rates and inventory, economists warn of...
White House Targeted 17 Agencies for Staff Cuts, Court Document Shows
A new court filing details the Trump administration’s push to conduct mass layoffs at 17 federal agencies, including Treasury, State, Interior, Agriculture, Labor, Commerce, HUD, a d HHS. The court filing also reveals that subagencies under DOT, General Services...
Ascentek Grows in Shreveport, Louisiana, Plans New $50 Million Facility
Ascentek, Inc. is investing $50 million to expand its Shreveport, Louisiana operations with a new 270,000-square-foot manufacturing assistance facility. The project will create 91 new direct jobs, retain 105 current positions, and is expected to generate 247...
Alta Alloys Picks Franklin, KY for $20 Million Expansion and Relocation
Alta Alloys will invest $20 million to relocate its headquarters and expand operations in Simpson County, Kentucky with a new facility, creating 45 high-wage manufacturing jobs. The California-based processor of titanium and other super alloys cited the state’s...
Trump’s Japan Tariff Deal Draws Auto Industry Backlash
U.S. automakers say President Trump’s new trade deal with Japan puts them at a competitive disadvantage, lowering tariffs on Japanese vehicles while domestic companies still face steep import taxes on steel, aluminum, and parts. The United Auto Workers called the...
Over 3,800 Laid Off in South Florida in First Half of 2025 as Hospitality Projects Ramp Up
Layoffs in South Florida more than doubled in the first half of 2025, affecting over 3,800 workers across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. A major share of the cuts stemmed from hotel renovations, including large-scale projects at the Mandarin Oriental...
Biogen to Invest Additional $2 Billion in North Carolina Manufacturing Expansion
Biogen is investing $2 billion over the next three years to expand and modernize its manufacturing operations in North Carolina, adding to the $10 billion it has already spent in the state. The move will upgrade Biogen’s two campuses in Research Triangle Park, with...
GE Aerospace Invests $100 Million in SW Ohio Facilities
GE Aerospace is injecting $100 million into its southwest Ohio manufacturing facilities, a move expected to spur job growth and economic activity felt from Cincinnati to Dayton. Experts say the investment will ripple across sectors, fueling demand in retail, real...
Senators Push Bill to Exempt Small Businesses From Canada Tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports are drawing pushback, with lawmakers warning of rising costs and job losses for small businesses. A new bill led by Sen. Peter Welch aims to exempt small businesses from the tariffs, which critics say are straining...