Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) received another boost as the state was among the first three states funded for its Technical Assistance Program (TA). The Governor’s Office of Economic Development which oversees the state’s SSBCI Program will partner…
Nebraska EDA Tourism Grants Boost State’s Rapidly Growing Leisure & Hospitality Industry
The Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is supporting attractions across the state with marketing, planning, and infrastructure projects. Tourism spending in Nebraska reached an all-time high of $4.4 billion in 2022. That was…
Louisville Reports $663 Million in Expansion, Attraction Projects in First Half of 2023
With $663 million in projects announced in the first six months of 2023, Louisville is currently outpacing the tremendous economic momentum it experienced in 2022. Last year, the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development team located 51 projects, representing $2.09…
Duckshin Housing Plans First US Facility in Athens-Clarke County
Duckshin Housing, a construction materials manufacturer, will create 100 new jobs and invest more than $15 million in Athens-Clarke County through its first U.S. facility. “Since 2019, we have announced more than 3,400 new jobs and $903 million in investments…
Space Valley Announced as a Finalist for Potential $160M Federal Grant
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the Space Valley Coalition as a finalist of its first-ever Regional Innovation Engines Competition. The NSF Engines program is anticipated to be transformational for the nation, ensuring the U.S. remains globally competitive in key…
$3.5 Million for Transportation Improvement Districts to Boost Ohio’s Economy
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the investment of $3.5 million into 10 projects from Transportation Improvement Districts (TID) with one in each of 10 counties. The funds will cover project development and construction in 2024, 2025, and 2026. “Our economy…