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Electrolux to Grow North Carolina Footprint with $23.7M Investment
Electrolux Consumer Products will invest more than $23.7 million to expand its Kinston dishwasher manufacturing facility, creating 74 new jobs in Lenoir County. The project will add 30,000 square feet to the company’s existing site and boost domestic production of...
Leaked Documents Reveal Amazon’s Plan to Replace 600,000 U.S. Jobs with Robots
Leaked internal papers show Amazon aims to automate up to 75% of its U.S. operations by 2027, a move that could replace or eliminate 600,000 jobs. The company projects $12.6 billion in labor savings through expanded use of AI-driven robotics across warehouses and...
Denver’s Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $7B in Annual Economic Impact
Denver’s hotel sector continues to anchor the city’s economy, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic activity, supporting 33,809 jobs, and contributing $1.1 billion in tax revenue, according to a new Oxford Economics report. The study found that hotel guests...
Manufacturing Sector Feels Strain as Government Shutdown Continues
The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to take a toll on U.S. manufacturers, with industry leaders warning of growing disruptions to supply chains, permitting, and regulatory processes. The Plastics Industry Association and National Association of...
Minnesota Awards $20.7M to Revitalize 33 Communities
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded more than $20.7 million in Small City Development Program grants to 33 communities across Greater Minnesota. The funding will support housing, infrastructure, and commercial rehabilitation...
Eos Energy to Establish New HQ and Expand Production in Pennsylvania With $353M Investment
Eos Energy Enterprises is investing $352.9 million to relocate its global headquarters to Pittsburgh and expand its zinc-based battery manufacturing operations in Allegheny County. The expansion, supported by $22 million in state and local incentives, will create 735...
Point Potrero Marine Terminal Faces $228M in Repairs, City Prioritizes Safety Work
Richmond, CA officials are weighing next steps after an engineering report found $228 million in repairs needed at the city-owned Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The study by Moffatt & Nichol identified widespread structural deterioration posing an immediate safety...
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Begins $1.6 Billion Modernization Project
The $1.6 billion redevelopment of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is underway with Jacobs, CLE Connection Group, and Shook Construction leading early phases. The work will include building a new 6,000-space parking garage, expanding surface lots, and adding a...
Lawsuit Halts Construction of New Mexico United Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park
Construction of the planned $100 million New Mexico United soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park remains on hold as a lawsuit from neighborhood associations challenges the city’s approval process. Residents opposing the project cite environmental, traffic, and light...
Jackson Approves Landmark Settlement Over Airport Land Dispute
After years of legal disputes over land around Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, the Jackson City Council approved a settlement defining new municipal boundaries with the cities of Flowood and Pearl. The agreement lets each city incorporate portions of...
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