VINTON, La. (May 21, 2026) — Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has finalized a $5.9 million FastSites investment to advance infrastructure improvements at the Port of Vinton in Calcasieu Parish, strengthening site readiness and positioning Southwest Louisiana to compete for major…
Ross Video Investing $122.5M to Expand Ontario Manufacturing and R&D Operations
OTTAWA & IROQUOIS, Ontario (May 21, 2026) — Global live production technology company Ross Video will invest $122.5 million to expand manufacturing and research and development operations across its Ontario facilities, strengthening the province’s advanced technology and media innovation ecosystem…
New Mexico Earns National Recognition for Building Emerging Quantum Technology Hub
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico has received national recognition for its efforts to establish a rapidly growing quantum technology ecosystem, underscoring the state’s emergence as a destination for advanced technology investment, research commercialization and workforce development. The Federal Laboratory…
Northwest Illinois Film Festival Highlights Growing Creative Economy and Regional Talent Pipeline
MORRISON, Ill. (May 21, 2026) — The sixth annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts-A-Palooza 2026 brought filmmakers, community members and industry advocates together at Morrison Tech for an evening that highlighted the growing influence of film and digital media across…
Port Freeport Advances National Rankings as Cargo Volumes Reach 39.3M Tons in 2025
FREEPORT, Texas (May 21, 2026) — Port Freeport and its regional partners reported significant growth in cargo activity during 2025, handling 39.3 million tons of total foreign waterborne cargo, an 8.7% increase compared to the previous year, according to recently…
Google Announces $15 Billion Missouri Investment
New Data Center, Energy Infrastructure and Workforce Development NEW FLORENCE, Mo. (May 21, 2026) — Google has announced a $15 billion investment in Missouri that includes construction of a new data center in Montgomery County, along with major investments in…