#economic-development

#economic-development

The six markets overseen by the city's Economic Development Corporation aim to provide access to healthy and affordable groceries for underserved communities, not profit.

The British Business Bank has reported a pre-tax gain of £144 million, returning to profitability after two years of losses, amidst an increased investment portfolio.

Having a secure supply of rare earth elements has become a part of European Union law, highlighting their crucial role in modern technologies and appliances.

Over 110 million people are displaced due to violence, persecution, and climate change, and access to financial services is often the key to rebuilding lives.

Midsize cities are stealing the spotlight as job markets heat up, professional networks expand, and newcomers fuel growth. These cities aren't the typical large urban centers, but vibrant hubs with growing professional communities and strong momentum.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that City Hall will host its first-ever London-Africa business summit next year, targeting a bilateral trade of £62 billion by 2030.

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.

DP World will redevelop Tartous port with an $800m investment, marking a strategic step towards modernizing Syria's logistics infrastructure and enhancing its economic potential.

Cupertino residents are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, July 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center regarding the Lehigh/Heidelberg Cement Plant.

Empire Access has partnered with Yates County to apply for federal funding to expand high-speed fiber internet access, targeting USDA ReConnect program grants to improve broadband service.

New York State has launched a free community college program covering tuition and materials for students aged 25 to 55 pursuing select associate degrees.

Those companies came and it gave us a completely different type of industry and manufacturing for our community, suggesting the transformative potential of these investments.

In the depths of this poisoned pit, lies the paradox of Panguna: the reviled foreign project now holds hope for Bougainville's unity, prosperity, and freedom.

Wong will finish out the term of Yui Hay Lee, while Muhammad will replace Michael Colbruno, the board's current president and member for 12 years.

In the Bay Area, the growing senior population contrasts with a stagnant youth population, raising concerns for economic development and community sustainability.

Ford emphasized that First Nations should not keep approaching the government for financial help, indicating a desire for autonomy in economic development.

About a month or two ago, the Trump administration certified all 13 regional plans for economic development in California, bolstering our efforts to develop tailored economic strategies.

"A lot of these countries, particularly African countries, come to study what we have done in Nigeria..."

"Luang Prabang saw a staggering 162% increase in visitors year over year as of April 2025, attracting over 2 million tourists, exceeding the initial target."

"Future advances in reusable rockets and spaceplanes may pave the way for factories that make products feasible only in microgravity and larger-scale facilities for constructing spacecraft that could never launch from Earth."

Africa has oil, gas, minerals, metals; we have forest, we have everything. But we are not getting anything from it because international corporations and national corporations don't pay the relevant taxes and royalties.

As the third-largest employer in Lewisham, we know first-hand the difference better transport links will make for our students, our staff and the many local businesses we work with.

The proposed budget amendment would empower cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish their own limits on liquor licenses, departing from restrictive Prohibition-era laws.

Reliable, high-speed internet is essential for today's digital landscape, and our expansion into Salem reflects our commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity for all.

The Small Business Booster Loan Program is a zero-interest loan fund designed to meet small business owners where they are.