Friend, NE — A major downtown revitalization effort is underway in the community of Friend, Nebraska, where renovations to the historic Warren Building and its long-shuttered opera house are setting the stage for renewed economic development, cultural tourism, and performing…
First Solar Expands South Carolina Operations with $330M Manufacturing Facility
Major clean energy investment to create 600+ jobs and strengthen U.S. solar supply chain GAFFNEY, S.C. — First Solar, Inc., a leading U.S.-based photovoltaic (PV) solar technology manufacturer, announced a major expansion of its South Carolina operations with a new…
Port of New Orleans Showcases Economic Impact at 2025 State of the Port Address
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced strong performance across its multimodal operations—containerized cargo, breakbulk, rail, industrial real estate, and cruise—during its 2025 State of the Port Address. These business sectors continue to generate measurable…
Ashworth Bros., Inc. Invests $1.9 Million in Virginia
To Expand Winchester Operations and Advance Workforce Training Winchester, VA — Ashworth Bros., Inc., a global leader in advanced conveyor belt technologies, will invest $1.9 million to upgrade automation capabilities at its manufacturing facility in the City of Winchester. The…
Modine Establishes Heating Division Headquarters in Buena Vista
Investing $19.6 Million and Creating 57 New Jobs Buena Vista, VA — Modine, a global leader in thermal management technology and manufacturing, will strengthen its long-standing presence in Virginia with a $19.6 million expansion that includes establishing the headquarters of…
Nevada Secures $38.5 Million in New SSBCI Funding
Funding to Strengthen Small Business Growth and Startup Innovation CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has secured an additional $38.5 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the State Small Business Credit Initiative…