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Top 5 RFPs in Economic Development: November 2025

Top 5 Economic Development RFPs of November 2025 Powered by the CivMetrics Economic Development RFP Library 5. Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Seeks Consultant for Transportation Planning Issuing Agency: Atlanta Regional Commission RFP Description: The...

Pfizer Agrees to MFN Drug Prices, $70B in U.S. R&D and Production

Pfizer has struck a deal with the Trump administration to provide all of its prescription drugs to Medicaid patients at “most favored nation” prices, and to pledge $70 billion in new U.S. production and R&D investments. The company also plans to offer...

D.C. Council Approves $3.7B Commanders Stadium and Development Deal

The D.C. Council approved a $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the RFK Stadium site, clearing the way for a new 65,000-seat football stadium and mixed-use development along the Anacostia River. The project includes $1 billion in taxpayer...

California Greenlights $20 Billion Funding for High-Speed Rail Project

California lawmakers have approved a plan to provide up to $20 billion in new funding for the state’s high-speed rail project, after President Trump pulled funding from the effort. The money, drawn largely from Cap-and-Trade revenues, will help complete the initial...

Civic Development Podcast #3: P3s Unplugged with Thomas John, Seth Miller Gabriel and Jeremy Ebie

Episode #3: P3s Unplugged: Insights from the Washington DC Streetlights Project Three infrastructure insiders join us to break down the Washington DC Streetlights P3 Project, a case study of innovative thinking in urban development. The panelists share their insights...

$370M Microchip Facility to Boost Louisiana Economy, Add 300 Jobs

Radiance Technologies will invest $370 million to build a secure microchip research and manufacturing plant in Ruston, Louisiana. Backed by nearly $37 million in state support, the project is expected to create 150 direct jobs and 149 additional indirect positions....

Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion

Hyundai Motor Group will boost its U.S. investment to $26 billion over the next four years, targeting steel, automotive, and robotics production. The plan includes a new low-carbon steel plant in Louisiana, increasing U.S. car production to 1.2 million units annually,...

Kentucky, Indiana Approve $933 Million I-69 Bridge Project

The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority and Indiana reached an agreement to move forward with the $933 million I-69 bridge over the Ohio River. Kentucky will financing, planning, and construction of the bridge, with costs shared equally between the...

Civic Development Podcast #1: The Big Beautiful Bill and Affordable Housing in the 2nd Trump Administration with David Gasson

Episode #1 David Gasson of MG Housing Strategies joins us to break down everything affordable housing professionals need to know about the state of play in the 119th Congress and the 2nd Trump Administration. * The episode begins with a discussion on the 2nd Trump...

GE Appliances to Invest $490 Million in Louisville, Kentucky Washer Plant

GE Appliances announced a $490 million investment to build its most advanced washer manufacturing plant at its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters, reshoring production from China and creating 800 new full-time jobs. The move strengthens Kentucky’s role as a hub for...

Cinnaire Closes $190M LIHTC Fund for Affordable Housing Projects Across Multiple States

Feb 16, 2025 | Credits and Incentives, Finance - Incentives

Cinnaire has successfully closed its $190 million Cinnaire Fund for Housing Partnership 42, a LIHTC fund which will support the development of 1,478 affordable homes across 21 properties. The fund, backed by national and regional banks, will invest in communities from...

Massachusetts Awards $158 Million in LIHTC to Support 14 Housing Projects

Feb 16, 2025 | Credits and Incentives, Finance - Incentives

More affordable housing units will be available soon in Massachusetts as the administration has announced that it has awarded $158 million in low-income housing tax credits and subsidies to support 14 affordable housing projects across the state. These funds will help...

MDOT Awards Over $200 Million in Contracts for Southwest Mississippi Infrastructure Projects

Feb 16, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement, Transportation

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded multiple contracts totaling over $200 million for infrastructure improvements across southwest Mississippi. Projects include a $76 million contract to Barriere Construction for I-55 resurfacing and...

Kiewit and Summers-Taylor Secure $77.5M Contracts for TN Bridge Reconstruction

Feb 16, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded two Alternative Delivery contracts totaling $77.5 million for the reconstruction of three bridges located in East Tennessee that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. was...

FTK Construction Wins $13.7 Million Contract for Affordable Housing Project in Dallas, TX

Feb 16, 2025 | Affordable Housing, Finance - Specialty Housing, Procurement

FTK Construction Services has been awarded a $13,687,175 contract to rehabilitate the West Virginia Apartments, a 204-unit affordable housing community in Dallas, Texas. This marks FTK’s first project with April Housing, the property’s owner. Expected to be complete...

Three Firms Awarded with $60 Million Contract for Bridge Reconstruction Project in Maryland

Feb 16, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement

The Maryland Transportation Authority has awarded three contracts totaling $60 million for construction management and inspection services on the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction project. Each contract, worth $20 million, was granted to Greenman-Pederson...

Kansas Port Authority Secures $25 Million for Infrastructure Projects

Feb 12, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

The Port Authority of Stafford County in Kansas has successfully secured $25 million in federal funding from USDOT's BUILD grant program, which will be used to finance the development of a rail-served transload facility, industrial park, and grain terminal. With $5...

California Transportation Commission Invests $1 Billion for Infrastructure Improvements

Feb 12, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Taking a step toward improving California’s transportation landscape, the California Transportation Commission has announced that it is allocating $1 billion to various projects aimed at increasing mobility options, improving road safety, and expanding electric...

$2.2 Billion Expansion Approved for Palm Springs Intl Airport

Feb 12, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Palm Springs International Airport is set to undergo a $2.2 billion expansion following the Palm Springs City Council's recent approval of a new master plan. Modernization plans include doubling the number of gates, adding a new concourse and rental car area, creating...

ArcelorMittal to Open $1.2 Billion Electrical Steel Plant in Mobile, Alabama

Feb 12, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Advancing Alabama's economic growth, ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to develop a new electrical steel manufacturing facility in Mobile, which is expected to create 200 permanent jobs. The plant, set to open in 2027, will produce up to 150,000 metric tons of...

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