~ Economic activity capped by $5.7 billion in capital investment, more than 18,000 jobs recruited ~ Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2021 industry recruitment results, which break multiple records set throughout the past…
Lilly Bringing $1 Billion Investment to Cabarrus
~ Global pharmaceutical company plans manufacturing campus in Concord, creating nearly 600 jobs ~ Cabarrus , NC — Eli Lilly and Company plans to invest $1 billion in a Cabarrus County manufacturing campus that will generate nearly 600 new jobs…
New Vertical Farming Operation in Kentucky
~ Ohio-based 80 Acres Farms to invest $74 million, establish first Kentucky location ~ Frankfort, KY — Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued growth within Kentucky’s agritech sector, as 80 Acres Farms moves forward with plans to locate a new vertical…
Southern Idaho Economic Development Hires Interim Executive Director
Twin Falls, ID — Southern Idaho Economic Development (SIED) announced today the appointment of Jan Rogers as Interim Executive Director. Rogers led SIED as the founding executive director from 2001-2015. She worked with southern Idaho city and county members to…
Historic $7 Billion GM Investment Creating Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in Michigan
Lansing, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined General Motors CEO Mary Barra, union officials, elected officials, and local and state leaders to announce a historic investment that will secure the automotive manufacturer’s commitment to creating an all-electric future, and…
Cinelease Studios to Expand Georgia Operations
Atlanta, GA — Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cinelease Studios will expand its Georgia operations, Three Ring Studio in Covington. Cinelease currently serves the Peach State’s film industry via three locations in Clayton, Gwinnett, and Newton Counties. The…