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3M Braces for $850m Tariff Hit, Eyes Supply Chain Shifts
Facing significant tariff pressures, 3M is preparing to absorb up to $850 million in added costs this year, driven mainly by China-specific and reciprocal trade measures. With 50 U.S.-based factories, the chemical maker is exploring supply chain changes, customer...
Rail Upgrade Promises $445 Billion Economic Impact to U.S.
The Gateway Program is expected to bring a $445 billion boost to the U.S. economy by replacing the outdated 10-mile rail stretch from Newark, New Jersey, to New York Penn Station. By modernizing this critical segment of the Northeast Corridor, the program is expected...
QTS Invests $780 Million in New Data Centers Across North Texas
QTS, a Blackstone-owned data center provider, is investing $780 million in new data center projects across North Texas. Plans include two facilities in Wilmer, Texas, one valued at $300 million and another at $350 million, totaling over 1 million square fee of...
Process Machinery Inc’s $11.5 Million Expansion Brings 30 Jobs to Shelby County, Kentucky
Process Machinery Inc. is expanding its Shelby County, Kentucky, operations with an $11.5 million investment, creating 30 new jobs in the region. The three-phase project will add over 28,000 square feet to its manufacturing space by 2026 and include a new paint...
Chicago City Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support 10 Neighborhood Business Projects
The City of Chicago is awarding $2 million in Community Development Grants to ten neighborhood business projects. Funded through the Housing and Economic Development bond, the grants will be distributed as each project phase is completed. Officials say the awards...
Volvo Group to Cut 800 U.S. Jobs Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Volvo Group is set to lay off approximately 800 workers across its U.S. operations due to ongoing market uncertainties, largely driven by President Trump's tariff war and the potential regulatory changes it could bring. The layoffs, impacting 4% of the company's U.S....
$1.5 Million HEAL Grant to Revitalize Downtown Kansas Communities
The Kansas Department of Commerce has allocated more than $1.5 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) funding to support 19 projects focused on revitalizing downtown buildings across the state. These projects will transform vacant spaces into hubs for...
Milo’s Tea Company Opens $200 Million Facility in Spartanburg, SC, Creating Over 200 Jobs
Milo’s Tea Company has opened a $200 million state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which will employ over 200 associates when fully operational. The company has already hired more than 130 people, underscoring its...
Waste Management Opens $131 Million Natural Gas Facility in Pennsylvania
Waste Management recently opened its new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Falls Township, Pennsylvania. The $131 million project, which created 125 construction jobs and eight permanent positions, aims to convert landfill gas into a cleaner energy source. This...
Hitachi Energy Invests $22.5 Million in Virginia Expansion, Creating 120 Jobs
Hitachi Energy, an energy infrastructure company, is scaling up its operations in Virginia by committing $22.5 million to expand its Bland County facility to increase the production of its dry-type transformers and construct a new warehouse in Atkins for core cutting...
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