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Shovel-Ready Sites: Digging in Deep

April 27, 2026

North, south, east, west and all points in between, state, regional and municipal economic development agencies are racing to cultivate shovel-ready sites as construction costs climb and the competition to attract business intensifies. A prime illustration of the surge is Kentucky where its speed-to-market and site selection initiatives are spearheaded by its Build-Ready sites and Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI), which are “paving the way for future speedy development and economic growth,” says Terri Bradshaw, Executive Directo...

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10 November 2026

TEDC FALL BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE

November 10, 2026 - November 13, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: November 10-13, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…

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Economic Development News

Iowa Awards $385,000 in Rural Development Grants to 15 Communities

October 14, 2026

Garver Opens $5 Million Harlingen Office, Supporting Up to 50 Additional Jobs

October 14, 2026

R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. Announces $17 Million Expansion in Kentucky

October 14, 2026

Florence Copper Celebrates Arizona Grand Opening, Expanding U.S. Copper Supply

October 8, 2026

Port of Savannah Records Strongest September With More Than 504,000 TEUs

October 8, 2026

Nevada APEX Accelerator Helps Businesses Secure Approximately $139M in Government Contracts

October 8, 2026

EquipmentShare Plans Las Cruces Expansion to Support Southern New Mexico Contractors

October 8, 2026

Arvato Opens Louisville Fulfillment Center, Creating 150 Kentucky Jobs

October 8, 2026

Hyundai Transys Plans Nearly $560 Million Expansion in West Point, Georgia, Creating 320 Jobs

October 8, 2026

Five Main Street Iowa Businesses Awarded $75,000 in Expansion Grants

October 7, 2026

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