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Flash Update: Job Openings in Every State (October 2024 Release)
CivMetrics collects key economic data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at a new data on job opening rates in all 50 states. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is from...
Flash Update: Inflation in Major Cities (October 2024 Release)
CivMetrics collects key economic data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at the latest CPI release and the 12 cities tracked in this release. For questions about our data, or to request data, please...
Flash Update: Personal Consumption Expenditures by State (2024 Release)
CivMetrics collects key economic data for all U.S. states. In this post, we look at new personal consumption expenditure data for all 50 states. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is from...
California Awards $206 Million to 149 Clean Public Transit Initiatives
In an effort to reduce pollution and provide more clean transit, 149 clean transportation projects are receiving a portion of the California Department of Transportation's $206 million award, made through the California Climate Investment funds in the Low Carbon...
Charlotte City Council Approves P3 for I-77 Toll Road
In a move aimed at addressing congestion and improving safety, the Charlotte City Council unanimously approved the next steps for adding toll roads along Interstate 77 through a public-private partnership, with the proposal now subsequently heading to the Charlotte...
Indiana Wesleyan University to Begin the Construction of $30M Basketball Arena
The athletic community of Indiana Wesleyan University will soon witness the rise of a new arena as the school is set to break ground on the $30 million I AM THIRD basketball arena. Although construction will begin soon, IWU President Jon Kulaga stated that the...
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Secures $290M Grant for New Runway and Infrastructure Improvements
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has been awarded a $290 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through its Airport Improvement Program for the construction of a new runway and other improvements to its taxiways and airfield. This...
U.S. Department of Energy Launches $400 Million Funding for Rural Clean Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has launched a funding opportunity of up to $400 million for clean energy projects in rural and remote communities. This funding will help reduce energy costs, bolster local economic development,...
$400M Renewable Chemical Plant in Lafayette Set to Generate 191 High-Wage Jobs
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has announced that Brazil-based Sustainea plans to build a $400 million renewable chemical plant next to Primient’s production facility in Lafayette, Indiana, which is expected to generate 191 high-wage jobs. The Indiana Economic...
Laborde Products Expands with $5.85M Facility Development in St. Tammany Parish, LA
Laborde Products, a marine engine and equipment distribution company, is set to boost economic growth in Louisiana with the development of its new $5.85 million operations center and warehouse in St. Tammany Parish. This project is expected to create five direct jobs...
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