A new study from the Port of Centralia projects more than $1 billion in local economic activity by 2026. Conducted by an independent consulting firm, the report emphasizes the potential of the Port’s Industrial Parks to fuel regional growth.
Anniston, Alabama, has received a $750,000 federal grant from the National Park Service’s Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization program. These funds will be allocated as subgrants by the Anniston Downtown Development Authority to help transform the city’s historic downtown.
With the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games just three years away, the Valley Industry Association hosted a luncheon at College of the Canyons to help Santa Clarita businesses get ahead. Local leaders came together to explore strategies for capitalizing on this global event.
Once dismissed as an abandoned property, Mohawk Harbor now hums with life. Over two decades, the site in Schenectady has welcomed a casino, a hockey arena, hotels, and homes, offering a new vision for waterfront development.
Seattle’s City Council unanimously passed three ordinances to fight predatory homebuying. The measures also streamline small business access to empty storefronts, aiming to make the process faster and more affordable.
The Argungu Festival’s inclusion on Nigeria’s tourism calendar could become a turning point for the country’s travel sector. Governor Nasir Idris envisions the event as a means to boost global tourism, strengthen the Blue Economy, and bring new employment opportunities.
A planned warehouse in Warren County cleared its first hurdle with a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The proposal now awaits the final verdict of the Board of Supervisors, marking a key milestone in the county’s development process.
West Palm Beach has launched SizeUp, a free market research and business intelligence tool aimed at helping local entrepreneurs and small businesses. The initiative, announced during a September 18 webinar, is designed to offer essential data without burdening small firms with extra costs.
Hartington, Nebraska, is set to host a community town hall meeting to address the future of its Chamber of Commerce. Residents and business owners alike are invited to the Cobblestone Inn on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to help shape the direction of the organization.
State Representative Bill Roemer has been named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, acknowledging his sustained commitment to supporting local businesses. The accolade highlights Roemer’s pro-business agenda and underscores the Chamber’s recognition of his efforts.
