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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Could moving a WWII-era icon bolster visits to this East Bay city?

The Red Oak Victory, staged in a basin in Richmond's port, is one of the last known surviving ships built in the city during World War II. The floating museum is one of many sites from the era that honors Richmond's contribution to the war effort. Officials now hope to drive more visitors to the ship and some of its other sites by relocating the Red Oak Victory to an area they believe would have more synergy with other war era sites and public transportation.
East Bay real estate
#data-centers
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SF Tenderloin grant program offers small businesses opportunity to move into vacant spaces

A grant program awarded five Tenderloin small businesses $50,000 each for rent, renovations, and operations, facilitating three-year leases and storefront reoccupations.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC morgue to move into new life-sciences and education building in Manhattan

Planning for the project began in 2022. Officials said the new learning facility will feature modern classrooms and lab facilities, including a wet lab that supports public health research, where students will get hands-on experience. Although CUNY learning currently takes place at the site, officials will add more than 2 million square feet of academic space over an entire block once the project is completed.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Los Gatos leaders reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026

the Chamber elevated Taste of Los Gatos into a premier regional food and wine street festival with family-friendly features. In 2026, our focus is to strengthen the local economy and harness the energy of Super Bowl and FIFA visitors. We want to engage residents and introduce new audiences to the range of experiences that make Los Gatos a distinctive destination.
California
#oakland
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
LGBT

LGBTQ+ Nightlife and More in Oakland - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland is experiencing renewed LGBTQ+ community growth, expanding LGBTQ+-owned businesses, organizational energy, and growing economic and cultural recognition as a diverse, affordable Bay Area hub.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland hires new top official for economic development and technology

Chuck Baker will join Oakland as assistant city administrator, focusing on business attraction, infrastructure investment, IT modernization, and workforce development.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario wants to bring in more attractions to Niagara with 'multibillion-dollar' plan | CBC News

This is more than just tourism it's economic growth, job creation, investment and prosperity, Ford said. According to Ford, the strategy will unlock the region's full potential, focusing on five pillars: attractions, transportation, gaming, wine and restaurants, and arts and culture. Potential projects include a theme park and others redevelopments and revitalizations, said a news release from the province.
Canada news
#coney-island
from710 WOR
2 weeks ago
New York City

Coney Island Boardwalk Set For $1B Renovation | 710 WOR

New York City will spend over $1 billion to fully reconstruct the nearly three-mile Riegelmann Boardwalk and upgrade adjacent infrastructure.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

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.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

EPB and Vanderbilt University launch innovation institute for quantum technology research

EPB and Vanderbilt will establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation in Chattanooga to advance quantum research, commercialization, workforce development, and regional economic growth.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour has quietly gutted funding for Britain's struggling regions it's an economic and political disaster | Larry Elliott

Regional economic support for deindustrialised areas has been dismantled, increasing unemployment and welfare dependency in Wales, Scotland and northern England.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

West Oakland Costco plan inches forward, to enthusiasm and dismay

Oakland city leaders advanced a proposal to negotiate exclusive rights with Costco and Deca to explore building a Costco at the former Army base.
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

Reinventing The Future Of Transit - Busline News

That principle has guided Cincinnati Metro for the past five years. We have asked ourselves tough but necessary questions: How do we attract new riders while continuing to provide reliable, high-quality service to our existing customers? What amenities will tomorrow's riders expect to make public transit their preferred choice? And how do we pursue bold innovation within the realities of today's funding and workforce landscape?
Environment
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

South Bay leaders say they will protect against ICE during Super Bowl as immigrant fears persist

San Jose is preparing east-side small businesses for Super Bowl tourism while advancing ICE-free protections and allocating resources for immigrant defense and economic promotion.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Wooing New York City: Florida recruiters head north to lure businesses south

South Florida economic development leaders are courting New York companies to relocate or open regional offices, leveraging strong interregional business ties and perceived competitive advantages.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Mayor Barbara Lee says Oakland has 'momentum' at real estate industry event

Oakland is improving public safety, attracting major investments, expanding permanent supportive housing, easing permitting, and considering business tax breaks to boost economic activity.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator

"As the mayor of a city on the rise, I knew Portland would need an innovative city administrator with a track record of success to unlock a new chapter of safety, innovation, and shared prosperity," Wilson stated in the announcement. "We've found that and more with Raymond Lee. I'm proud to put Lee before my City Council colleagues for their vote, and I'm grateful for their support and enthusiasm as we finalize the confirmation process."
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Indigenous businesses deserve to be at the table in Buy Ontario Act, say advocates | CBC News

Proposed Buy Ontario Act overlooks Indigenous procurement priorities and misses recognizing Indigenous businesses' economic contributions and role in supply-chain-driven community wealth creation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

St Vincent prime minister seeks record sixth term in tight election

Ralph Gonsalves seeks a sixth term amid a tight contest between Unity Labour and New Democratic parties focused on economy, jobs, and recovery.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says

Pittsburg is transforming into a regional hub by leveraging technology, energy, sports tourism, hotels, and industrial redevelopment to attract investment and spur economic growth.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose business group selects new CEO - San Jose Spotlight

Brian Kurtz will become CEO of the San Jose Downtown Association in January to lead marketing, public art, and clean-and-safe downtown initiatives for over 2,000 members.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Southeast Asia's tech sector is in a slump-but one VC sees signs that 'things will work out quite well here in the long run' | Fortune

Countries like Indonesia and Vietnam have very low GDP per capita, which means the willingness to buy your product or service is still extremely challenging [and low],
Venture
fromThe Verge
1 month 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
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago

UK government to fund regional tech programs up to 20m

This fund is our Plan for Change in action,
Science
fromAlabama Political Reporter
3 months 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
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 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.
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.
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