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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

We visited the heart of America's chipmaking boom

Arizona's economy was once dominated by the "five C's": cotton, cattle, citrus, copper, and climate. But a new C has emerged that could grow to overshadow the rest: chips. New semiconductor manufacturing facilities are springing up across the greater Phoenix area, stretching across blocks of new roads with names like "Processor Parkway" and "Transistor Terrace." Just outside the facilities, developers anticipating an influx of workers are planning mixed-use residential and industrial zones like mini modern-day company towns.
US news
#cupertino
#data-centers
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

The middle class doesn't have to keep shrinking, Globe Summit speakers tell audience

Massachusetts must retain and create well-paying middle-class jobs to prevent middle-class decline and strengthen statewide economic stability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Despite some residents' pushback, San Jose approves allowing concerts at PayPal Park

Live music concerts at a venue like PayPal Park support hundreds of jobs in the facility operation (and) in the concert operation, directly. In addition, there is economic support in the community, as concert fans will go to restaurants and bars before and after shows, as well as visitors who are from a greater distance (and) will fill hotel rooms before or after going to a show.
Soccer (FIFA)
UK politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

A Development Economist Returns to What He Left Behind

Post-industrial English towns face structural economic decline similar to the poorest countries, requiring long-term, demographic-informed policies to reverse divergence, despair, and political anger.
Business
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Tillman Fiber Invests $60M in Fiber Network in Hernando County, Florida

Tillman FiberCo is investing $60 million to build a 100% open-access fiber network across Hernando County, delivering high-speed internet and local job creation.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Major tech platforms have evolved into monopolistic wealth extractors needing government intervention, and divergent cultural institutions propelled Europe’s economic rise over China.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Pittsburg considers Brentwood official for city manager position

Pittsburg is a city with a rich history, and an exciting future ahead, said Gale, adding he looks forward to working with the City Council, community, city staff and businesses. Together, we will strengthen the local economy, enhance public services, and continue making Pittsburg a place where families and businesses can thrive, said Gale. I'm excited to get started and honored to join a community that values collaboration, innovation, and opportunity for all.
California
SF music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Need Weekend Plans? SF Live Launches a New Events Calendar | KQED

San Francisco launched SF Live, a city-run events calendar promoting live performances, supporting arts-related economic activity, and soliciting advertising and partnerships.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Lyte Fiber to Invest $18M in Eagle Pass, Texas Fiber Network

Lyte Fiber will invest over $18 million to build a citywide fiber-optic network in Eagle Pass, connecting nearly 16,500 locations with multi-gigabit speeds.
World news
fromGamintraveler
2 weeks ago

Why These 7 Countries Are Secretly Hoping More Americans Will Move There

Several countries actively recruit American migrants to boost economies, address demographic decline, and expand international influence via residency and visa programs.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids opens with 5,000 Tutankhamun artefacts, extensive exhibition space, and aims to boost Egypt's heritage, tourism, and economy.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Incoming Brentwood city manager looks to promote city, attract economic opportunities

Brentwood plans to attract high-value businesses by marketing strong schools, safe neighborhoods, infrastructure, and creating more local jobs while preserving quality of life.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California Forever: A closer look at Suisun Expansion Plan

The Area Plan preserves existing patterns of development in order to protect operations of Travis Air Force Base in the Travis Protection Zone and permit industrial development in the Lambie Industrial Park
East Bay real estate
Real estate
fromWLRN
1 month ago

'We welcome billionaires': Palm Beach County looks to capitalize on Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York

Palm Beach County leaders are courting New York firms and wealthy residents following Zohran Mamdani's mayoral primary win to attract business and investment.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Las Vegas looks to join Atlanta as the next film production hotspot while California tries to combat Hollywood's slump | Fortune

"We believe if we can get the public behind us, we'll be able to get the legislators to understand what a big change this can bring to Southern Nevada," said Tommy White, business manager-secretary treasurer of Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 872 in Las Vegas. Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.
US politics
fromDeadline
1 month ago

Film Production Grows In Brooklyn With New Studios Set For Red Hook & Bushwick

New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York City Industrial Development Agency and real estate investor Bungalow Projects have closed on two transactions totaling $552 million to support construction of high-end film and television production studios in Brooklyn. The sites at 176 Dikeman Street in Red Hook and 242 Seigel Street in Bushwick will be branded as Echelon Studios and, the city estimated, serve as economic and industry drivers generating 2,400 jobs between construction and operations.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Cielo Supermarket to open in Pittsburg in summer 2026 with help from city

With financial assistance provided by the city, Cielo Supermarket will come to Highland Square Shopping Center next summer in an effort to provide relief to nearby residents who have been left without a neighborhood grocery store since 2019. The family-owned business is expected to occupy about half of the 58,000-square-foot commercial space that has been vacant for the past six years since the closure of Food Source.
East Bay real estate
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

How foreign capital can hinder, or help, economic development | Aeon Essays

Unrestricted foreign investment often brings capital but can hinder domestic technological development unless host countries tightly regulate and align foreign capital with national priorities.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A huge $600-million casino - bigger than many Vegas rivals - is coming to California next month

A $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon with 150,000 square feet of gaming space and 2,000+ slot machines opens Nov. 13, creating 1,000 jobs.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mayor Adams in Albania this week to meet with government officials, business leaders | amNewYork

Mayor Adams will visit Albania to meet leaders and promote New York City tourism and economic ties; trip costs split between Albania and the city.
Miscellaneous
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

One week after dropping reelection bid, NYC Mayor Eric Adams heads to Albania

Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albania to meet officials and business leaders to foster economic ties and boost tourism shortly after ending his reelection bid.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

UK government to fund regional tech programs up to 20m

This fund is our Plan for Change in action,
Science
fromAlabama Political Reporter
1 month ago

Opinion | Promoting infrastructure in early America

Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was finally completed, and to celebrate the achievement, the Governor of New York and other local elected officials engaged in a progressive celebration. They sailed from Lake Erie to New York Harbor with stops at communities along the way. It was like a 10-day tailgate with parties, speeches and all-day public celebrations, and it culminated in a ceremonial "wedding of the waters" when water from Lake Erie was poured into New York Harbor.
US news
#nuclear-fusion
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Science

Despite charm offensive, Bay Area cities lose huge tech project to New Mexico

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Science

Despite charm offensive, Bay Area cities lose huge tech project to New Mexico

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Kushner-Blair Gaza plan is a moral atrocity and a policy catastrophe | Josh Paul

Western-imposed occupational governments lack legitimacy, ignore local self-determination, and pursue disconnected economic visions, making them unsustainable and untrustworthy.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Shaping Alabama's Future: An Industry Talk with Nicole Wadsworth

Nicole Wadsworth combines deep local knowledge of all 67 Alabama counties with multidisciplinary expertise to drive sustainable, community-centered economic development and site selection.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
1 month ago

Tribe behind proposed Bay Area casino breaks ground on homes, offices as legal fight continues

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians began sitework in Vallejo and plans a 400,000-square-foot, $700 million casino on trust land alongside tribal offices.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I visited the small city in the Ozarks where Walmart's new HQ is expanding. The city is a tourist's dream.

I recently visited Bentonville, the home of Walmart, in northwest Arkansas. The city is modern, upbeat, and diverse, with many new restaurants and plenty of history. Bentonville is one of the greenest cities I've been to, with miles of hiking and biking trails. Everyone in Bentonville either works for Walmart ora supplier for Walmart - or knows someone who does, an Uber driver said as he showed me around the downtown.
Real estate
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Marine Terminal Plan for Skyscrapers in Red Hook Passes

A $3.5 billion plan will redevelop 122 acres of Brooklyn waterfront into a modern all-electric port, 6,000 homes, open space, industrial facilities, and cultural areas.
fromTampa Free Press
2 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis To Propose Land For Trump Presidential Library In Miami

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will present a proposal to the state's Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to convey a 2.63-acre parcel of land in Miami-Dade County for the construction of the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. The proposed site is located adjacent to the iconic Freedom Tower. The proposal is scheduled for consideration at the upcoming September 30, 2025, meeting of the Board, which is comprised of the Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Brooklyn Marine Terminal task force approves $3.5B waterfront redevelopment plan * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be redeveloped into a $3.5 billion mixed-use waterfront with a 60-acre all-electric port and 6,000 homes.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

States with the Most Business Friendly Tax Climate

As the primary source of revenue for government at the state, local, and federal levels, taxes are a certainty. But the ways in which tax codes are drawn up and implemented are not, and variations in tax policy at the state-level can have meaningful economic implications. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the private sector accounts for nearly 89% of gross domestic product and over 87% of employment in the United States.
Business
fromSemafor
2 months ago

The Next 3 Billion Summit

The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world's most ascendant regions.
World news
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Critical minerals could supercharge Africa's future DW 09/15/2025

Rising critical-mineral extraction in Africa boosts economic potential but causes environmental damage, community displacement, conflict, and inequitable revenue distribution.
#times-square
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Nevis Charts a New Development Path with Sustainability Zone Act

The Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) Authorization Bill 2025, recently passed in St. Kitts and Nevis, has been introduced to make this possible. Premier Mark Brantley of Nevis, the leader of the federation's smaller island, has underscored the transformative potential of the initiative. In a recent statement to Nevis, he highlighted that such a zone could create thousands of permanent jobs for Nevisians while also providing new opportunities for the diaspora
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Misinformation, fear and politics how a South Dakota county drove away millions in solar energy

Like most of South Dakota, Walworth county is built on farming. To the east of Selby, the county seat, vast fields of soybeans and wheat grow between roads that run straight to the horizon. To the west, beyond the county line, the Standing Rock Indian Reservation spreads across miles of rumpled green prairie studded with creamy erratics and dark clumps of trees.
US news
Business
fromBusline News
2 months ago

Micro Bird USA Celebrates Grand Opening Of Bus Manufacturing Facility In Plattsburgh, NY - Busline News

Micro Bird opened a $38M, 156,000-square-foot Plattsburgh facility, creating 225+ jobs and doubling small and mid-size bus production capacity.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 months ago

Rural towns are handing out $10,000 relocation bonuses to poach high-earning remote workers

Cash-plus-community relocation incentives can attract and retain high-income remote workers, boosting local incomes and producing strong economic returns for host communities.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Countries With The Oldest Forbes 2000 Companies

While the average firm in the Forbes 2000 is 67.6 years old, the average age of large firms varies around the world, reflecting regional differences in economic development, industrialization timelines, and market maturity. Large companies in Europe and North America are older, often founded in the early to mid-20th century, while many of the largest firms in Asia emerged more recently, the product of rapid economic growth and state-led industrial expansion.
Business
Travel
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

Milton Segarra

The Palm Beaches pairs timeless sophistication with modern investment, preserving natural and architectural beauty while expanding hotels, culinary offerings, accessibility, sustainability, and diverse community experiences.
Venture
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Quantum computing's big secret, New Mexico - who knew?

New Mexico is investing $25 million to build a quantum campus in Albuquerque to accelerate quantum innovation, commercialization, and supporting infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

China Unveils Plans to Establish a Fully AI-Powered Economy

China's State Council plans to make AI a core national infrastructure and major economic growth engine by 2035, integrating it across society and governance.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Coney Islanders clash over proposed casino at first Community Advisory Committee hearing * Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island residents are sharply divided over a proposed casino as the Community Advisory Committee must vote by Sept. 30 to advance the application.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Tempers flare at public hearing on Coney Island casino proposal

Brooklyn residents are sharply divided over a proposed $3.4 billion Coney Island casino, citing potential economic opportunities and fears of displacement and neighborhood change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi's growth

Nairobi stands to become a major UN hub as several agencies consider relocating, promising economic opportunity while exposing stark local inequality and unresolved relocation decisions.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose group targets small businesses to uplift neighborhood - San Jose Spotlight

A 10-year plan called the Neighborhood Prosperity Project aims to uplift Mayfair's economy through business support and increased income for residents.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NY's casinos 'beauty pageant' reaches an inflection point. Local panels set to weigh in.

New York City is poised to award three downstate casino gaming licenses by year-end with significant economic implications.
#syria
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Thousands protest plan to build world's longest bridge from Sicily to Italy

Residents oppose the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge due to concerns about safety, environmental impact, and mafia involvement.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead

Singapore's future growth entails addressing climate change vulnerabilities and sustaining its development amid potential challenges over the next 60 years.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Broadway producers fight to revive tax credit program that was a smash hit for business, but a flop for bean-counters | amNewYork

Broadway League is advocating for increased funding for the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit.
#infrastructure
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 months ago

California prison will close in 2026, state officials say

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that the California Rehabilitation Center will close by the fall of 2026, citing a declining prisoner population.
Renovation
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Shared Rural Network: How a 1.3bn mobile connectivity programme is transforming digital Britain

The Shared Rural Network is transforming mobile connectivity in rural UK, enhancing economic survival and access to essential services.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 months ago

San Jose's Emerging Electric Vehicle Hub Promises a Greener Future

The proposed electric vehicle preparation and delivery center in North San Jose will enhance local logistics and tech support while promoting sustainable technologies.
Silicon Valley
Renovation
fromRMNB
3 months ago

Ted Leonsis says $800 million Capital One Arena renovations are fan-driven: 'Tickets are expensive, fighting traffic, we have to think of an end-to-end customer experience'

Capital One Arena is undergoing an $800 million renovation aimed at enhancing fan experiences and boosting economic development in Washington, D.C.
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Boca Raton spent $70,000 on Times Square advertisement to lure New York businesses

Boca Raton's marketing campaign targeting New York City businesses and residents emphasizes relocating to avoid congestion, high taxes, and cold winters. Mayor Scott Singer has participated in local and national media appearances and launched the 'NYtoBoca' webpage as part of the effort.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: With budgets, big numbers do nothing but bamboozle

The plan "seeks to bamboozle with the budget to disguise the paucity of both commitments and detail," said the Social Democrats' spokesman on public expenditure, Cian O'Callaghan.
Miscellaneous
NYC food
fromGothamist
4 months ago

Zohran Mamdani is calling for city-owned grocery stores. NYC already has them.

Mamdani's proposal for city-owned grocery stores is already partially implemented in New York through existing markets aimed at food accessibility.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

British Business Bank returns to profit with 144m gain and expanded investment role

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.
Business
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Could Norway be Europe's rare earths future? DW 07/22/2025

Ulefoss, Norway, has a large deposit of rare earth elements crucial for technology, but mining plans face local scrutiny.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Downtown Santa Clara revitalization slow to start - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara's downtown revitalization is stalled due to economic barriers and complex policies despite community push for development on city-owned land.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

America's Fastest-Growing Metros for Jobs in 2025

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.
US news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Recognised Palestinian state could develop disputed gas resources, expert says

Recognition of Palestine would enable the Palestinian Authority to develop the Gaza Marine gas field and generate significant revenue.
fromKqed
4 months ago

California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town | KQED

You cannot really operate as a country if you're only doing service jobs and basically outsource your middle class, and then you're not building anything anymore.
California
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Khan to host first-ever mayoral London-Africa business summit to attract new foreign investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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.
London
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Pittsburg planning downtown makeover with zoning proposals

Pittsburg is transforming its downtown through updates in zoning, facade upgrades, and public art to create a vibrant community hub.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.
Social justice
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

City Council kills Bally's casino dreams at 11th hour

Bally's golf course casino project in the Bronx was rejected by the City Council, hindering the company's move to secure a casino license.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

County supervisor hosting July 31 meeting on Cupertino cement plant

Community meeting on Lehigh/Heidelberg Cement Plant scheduled for July 31.
Cupertino seeks applicants for Economic Development Committee vacancies.
Bowen Zheng performing in Summer Music series on July 20.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

County supervisor hosting July 31 meeting on Cupertino cement plant

Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga invites Cupertino residents to a community meeting to discuss the current status of the Lehigh/Heidelberg Cement Plant and Permanente Quarry, scheduled for July 31.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Leading with Integrity: A Conversation with Higher Education Trailblazer Jon Connolly

Jon Connolly's journey into higher education began with a fascination for the natural world and environmental systems, leading him to combine his scientific background with educational leadership.
Higher education
Digital life
fromFingerlakes1.com
4 months ago

Empire Access, Yates County team up for fiber internet push | Fingerlakes1.com

Empire Access collaborates with Yates County to obtain federal funds for expanding high-speed fiber internet access.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia where English is the official language

President Joseph Boakai expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for the opportunity to discuss US investment in Liberia, emphasizing the longstanding friendship between Liberia and the US.
US politics
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