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Goodyear Announces $320 Million Expansion of Lawton, Oklahoma Tire Plant
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is investing $320 million over four years to expand its Lawton, Oklahoma plant and increase production of large-rim tires used by electric and autonomous vehicles. The project will boost production capacity by nearly 30%, adding 10...
Alton Steel Gets $4 Million NMTC to Grow Operations in Southern Illinois
One of the leaders in the steel industry, Alton Steel Inc. is receiving a $4 million boost through New Markets Tax Credits from Heartland Regional Investment Fund, LLC, a subsidiary of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, in partnership with Advantage...
Tariffs Hit Luxury Sector: LVMH Revenue Drops, Hermès Responds with Price Hike
Luxury giants LVMH and Hermès are starting to feel the impact of Trump tariffs, with LVMH reporting lower Q1 revenue and Hermès preparing to raise U.S. prices. While LVMH explores shifting more production to the U.S., it acknowledges potential disruptions to its...
$135 Million Sawmill Upgrade to Boost Jasper Lumber’s Production and Jobs in Alabama
Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion of a $135 million sawmill upgrade at its Walker County, Alabama facility, which is set to increase output from 65 million to 225 million board feet annually by 2026. The multi-year modernization will not only improve production...
AgriAmerica Completes Facility Upgrade, to Drive $340 Million Economic Impact and 474 Jobs to Western New York
AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the upgrade of its grape juice processing facility in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, which includes the installation of $2.5 million in new machinery, significantly boosting Western New York's fruit processing capacity. This...
North Carolina Approves $1.89 Million in Grants to Boost Rural Economic Development
North Carolina announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved $1.89 million in grants for rural economic development, aiming to create 67 new jobs and attract over $15.5 million in private investment. The approved funds will be allocated to...
Colorado Greenlights $20 Million in Incentives for Five Expanding Companies
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved nearly $20 million in incentives for five companies eyeing expansion or relocation to the state, with projects spanning batteries, aerospace, nutrition and food, bio oil, satellite imagery, and electric motors. The...
Maine to Invest $4.8 Billion in Over 2,700 Transportation Projects
The Maine Department of Transportation is set to invest $4.8 billion as part of its updated transportation work plan for 2025-2027, which includes over 2,700 projects, such as 337 bridge construction and engineering projects, 157 miles of highway development and...
Work Begins on $65M Allen Road Rail Separation Project in Woodhaven, Michigan
Construction has begun on Woodhaven, Michigan’s $65 million Allen Road Grade Separation project, aiming to eliminate traffic delays caused by the Canadian National rail crossing. The two-year project will elevate the track above the road, separating train and...
PennDOT Targets Roads and Bridges in $219 Million Infrastructure Plan for Northwest Counties
More than 100 infrastructure projects will receive funding in 2025 as PennDOT commits over $219 million to upgrade roads and bridges across northwest Pennsylvania. Projects span Venango, Forest, Crawford, and Mercer counties, with the largest project being the $115.7...
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