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Economic 'border war' spurs Mo. lawmakers
A bipartisan group of Kansas City-area lawmakers is ready for the economic "border war" between Missouri and Kansas to end. But if it doesn't, they want Missouri to invest the resources needed to win. htrnews
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FAA bill expected to promote growth
Sen. Jay Rockefeller and U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari met with airport managers and local officials from across the state at Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport near Parkersburg Tuesday to discuss the economic opportunities that stem from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill. Register-Herald
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Grants available to support exporting of Kentucky goods and services
Kentucky’s Cabinet for Economic Development is now accepting applications from Kentucky small businesses for grant money made available through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP). The Lane Report
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New Study Demonstrates Economic Impact of Historic Preservation
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) today released a new study titled "Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Activities in Pennsylvania." The study provides evidence about the benefits of historic preservation for economic development. The report gathered and analyzed data on five areas of study: Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credits, Potential Impact of a State Tax Credit, Property Values, Heritage Tourism and Qualitative Impacts. Key findings under each area include: Marketwatch
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Economic Development Partnership of Alabama boss says recruitment game is changing
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The head of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama said the state's approach to economic development is in the midst of major change and urged teamwork to make the effort a success. The Birmingham News
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Nashville-based HCA's data center, IT expansion to create 155 jobs
HCA will create 155 information technology jobs here over five years through the new data center that the Nashville-based hospital chain plans to build in Antioch and expansion of its existing IT locations in the region, public officials said Wednesday. The Tennessean
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American Airlines workers ask for help from governor, congressional delegation
American Airlines mechanics in Tulsa are reaching out to Gov. Mary Fallin and Oklahoma's congressional delegation for support in preserving jobs in the face of bankruptcy cost-cutting proposals by American parent AMR Corp. Tulsa World
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Alabama exports hit record total in 2011
Alabama exports rose to a record high in 2011, according to a press release from Gov. Robert Bentley's office. Birmingham Business Journal
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Time names Dollywood to 'weirdest theme park' list
Amusement park fans looking for something weird to do this spring can find it right here at Dollywood, one of the 10 weirdest theme parks in the world, according to Time.com. Knoxville News Sentinel
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Henrico, Va. event helps military veterans find jobs
Sgt. Maj. Andrew McCaughey is getting ready to retire after nearly 24 years of Army service and, for the first time in his life, he was looking for a job. Richmond Times Dispatch
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OPINION
By Mike Randle
 

In December, the National Labor Relations Board dropped its lawsuit against Boeing and the Chicago-based company’s nearly $1 billion investment in a 787 Dreamliner plant in North Charleston, S.C. The lawsuit was dropped after the aircraft giant agreed to produce its 737 Max jetliner with union labor in Washington state where the company employs tens of thousands or workers.

 

 

 FEATURE  
By Rick Farmer
 
When Jay Schwedler, president and CEO of the Sumter Development Board, found out what the project required, he knew he had the site, the speed and the determination to make Sumter a viable contender.
 
 
 

Everyone is predicting a surge in manufacturing and we are sure most of that is sourced from Boston Consulting Group's widely publicized report titled "Made in America, Again." No industry sector in the South represents that expansion better than the Southern Automotive Corridor. Activity in the Southern Automotive Corridor has been off the charts the past 18 months.

 
 
 OPINION
by Mike Randle
 

I have traveled more in the last six months than I have in any six month period since the good old days. You remember the good old days, when economic development in the South was fun? That was most of the 1990s and a short period from 2004 to 2006. Those were the days. Those were the days when the South dominated this nation's economy (it still does, but let's act for now that it doesn't).

 


 


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