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$40M Meridian Biotech Facility to Bring 35 Jobs to Franklin County, KY

Jul 23, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Meridian Biotech will invest $40 million to open a new facility in Franklin County, Kentucky creating up to 35 high-tech, well-paying jobs. The Lexington-based company is partnering with Buffalo Trace Distillery to convert bourbon byproducts into sustainable proteins...

Covington, KY Eases Path for Small Business with Updated Incentive Program

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development, Legal - Economic Development

Covington, Kentucky has updated its Small Business Incentive Program to offer increased funding and simplified applications, making it easier for entrepreneurs to invest in doing business in the city. Key changes include higher forgivable loan limits for exterior...

Labor Department and Small Business Administration Team Up to Strengthen American Manufacturing 

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Legal - Economic Development

The U.S. Labor Department and Small Business Administration are joining forces to grow America’s manufacturing workforce through expanded training and better program coordination. The partnership focuses on building a skilled labor pipeline through apprenticeships and...

Federal Downsizing Hits EPA: 3,700 Staff Cut, Research Office Closed

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

The EPA will cut its workforce by over 23% and shut down its Office of Research and Development as part of a Trump administration effort to downsize the federal government, shrinking its staff from 16,155 to 12,448. The restructuring, expected to save $748.8 million,...

New $3B Data Center Project Brings 1,200 Jobs to Storey County, Nevada

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Vantage Data Centers is investing nearly $3 billion to build a 224MW hyperscale data center campus in Storey County, Nevada, creating over 1,200 jobs. Spanning 137 acres, the NV1 campus will feature four LEED-certified data centers designed to support high-density AI...

Anduril Lands $310 Million Grant for Ohio Drone Manufacturing Facility

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Defense contractor Anduril Industries is receiving a $310 million grant from Ohio’s JobsOhio program to support construction of its advanced manufacturing facility near Columbus. The 5-million-square-foot "Arsenal 1" site will produce military drones and autonomous...

Grand Rapids Best City for Job Seekers, Says LinkedIn

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Grand Rapids has been named the No. 1 metro area for jobs in LinkedIn’s “Cities on the Rise” list. The city earned top marks for its growing tech, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, plus its affordability and vibrant downtown. Local leaders hope the...

Moody’s: U.S. Recession Risk Hits Highest Level Since Pandemic

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

The U.S. faces its highest risk of recession since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Moody’s Analytics raising the 12-month probability to 47.6pc amid Donald Trump’s tariff and immigration crackdowns. Economists point to declining consumer spending and reduced foreign-born...

Walmart Announces New Wave of Layoffs

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a broad restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and simplifying its market support structure. The cuts affect store support, training divisions, and Walmart Academy, with roles like market coordinators and...

Rolls-Royce Grows U.S. Footprint With $75 Million Expansion of South Carolina Plant

Jul 22, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Rolls-Royce will invest $75 million to expand its Aiken, South Carolina plant, boosting production of its mtu Series 4000 engines used in backup power systems. The project will create 60 new full-time jobs and expand the facility’s role in supporting essential...

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