Stemilt Ag Services to Lay Off 1,561 After Fruit Harvest Season Ends
Stemilt Ag Services LLC is laying off 1,561 seasonal workers in Washington as the state’s harvest season wraps up, according to a WARN notice filed. The company said the cuts will affect only H-2A visa field staff, with warehouse and shipping employees remaining on...
California and Belgium Strengthen Economic Partnership
California and Belgium have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in clean technologies, aerospace, and semiconductors. Announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom during the visit of Princess Astrid of Belgium, the agreement aims to boost...
Ohio Data Centers Drive $5.2 Billion in Tax Revenue
A new study from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation projects about $40 billion in data center investments across the state by 2030. Data centers have generated over $5.2 billion in state and local tax revenue since 2017 but are also driving an 800% surge...
Amkor Technology Breaks Ground on $7 Billion Semiconductor Campus in Arizona, to Bring 3,000 Jobs
Amkor Technology has broken ground on a $7 billion advanced manufacturing campus in Peoria, Arizona, marking a major boost to the state’s semiconductor and AI industries. The 104-acre site will include over 750,000 square feet of cleanroom space and create 3,000 jobs...
Pratt Industries Invests $92.5 Million in New South Carolina Packaging Facility
Pratt Industries is investing $92.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, creating 116 new jobs. The expansion will upfit an existing building to produce packaging products, reinforcing the company’s commitment to...
Moody’s Economist Warns of Weak Labor Market
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned that U.S. job growth is slowing down, with private data suggesting minimal employment gains in September as the government shutdown delayed the official jobs report. Revelio Labs estimated a modest 60,000-job gain,...
Port of Houston’s $1.9 Billion Expansion Poised to Fuel Long-Term Industrial and Economic Growth
The Port of Houston’s $1.9 billion Project 11 expansion is transforming the city’s industrial landscape by widening and deepening the Houston Ship Channel to handle larger vessels. The five-year upgrade is driving a surge in warehouse construction, job creation, and...
Study Finds University of Louisiana Monroe Generates $617.6 Million Annual, Supports Over 10,000 Jobs
A new study by Lightcast shows the University of Louisiana Monroe generates $617.6 million in annual economic impact, making it one of Northeast Louisiana’s largest economic drivers. The university supports more than 10,000 jobs and contributes significantly through...
J.M. Smucker Invests $120 Million to Expand Hostess Plant in Georgia
J.M. Smucker is investing $120 million to expand production at its Hostess plant in Columbus, Georgia, a move expected to create at least 48 new jobs. The project, which is expected to be completed by 2027, includes new construction, renovations, and equipment...
MMR Group’s $55 Million Expansion to Create Nearly 200 Jobs in Lafayette, Louisiana
MMR Group is investing $55.2 million to open a new electrical component assembly facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, creating 196 direct jobs, 335 indirect jobs, and retaining about 3,000 existing positions statewide. The expansion strengthens Louisiana’s growing...