72 - Economic Development and Developers in the News
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Good morning economic development friends.
Welcome to the 72nd weekly edition of Economic Development and Developers in the News.
I'm on vacation this week, so today's issue is very light and missing most of makes it such fun (and so much work) to put together: it is not sorted by state, and is missing the links to economic developers and their organizations.
Despite my vacation, I didn't want to get out of the habit. Enjoy!
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Fayetteville data center site sells for $153 million, including $75 million to development authority - The Citizen
Fayette County Development Authority becomes self-funded entity — It was recently announced that Quality Technology Services (QTS) purchased 600 acres on Fayetteville’s west side for the development of a …
GOED’s Chelsea Walburg Elected to Council for Community and Economic Research Board
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development staff member elected C2ER board
Dane Carlson
Wood Named to New Leesburg Economic Development Post - Loudoun Now
Allison Wood has joined the Town of Leesburg as its new Small Business Development & Tourism Specialist. It is a
LoudounNow
Maggie Tidaback named chair of statewide economic development group’s northern committee
“It makes me feel over the moon to get such an amazing title.”
Vallejo hires directors in human resources, economic development
The City of Vallejo announced the addition of two new Directors in Human Resources and Economic Development. Rachel Ferguson is the the new Human Resources Director, while the new Economic Developm…
Thomas Gase
Lufkin businessman appointed to state economic development board
Lufkin businessman Trey Henderson is one of nine people appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Board of Directors of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
JESS HUFF/The Lufkin Daily News
After Nova Scotia’s Economic Development Shakeup - Huddle.Today
There was a significant restructuring of provincial economic development in Nova Scotia last week, including the sacking of the heads of provincial agencies. David Campbell looks at how the province can return to stronger, private-sector GDP growth.
Economic Development Partnership hires interim director - The Advocate-Messenger
The Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors recently approved hiring Terry Crowley as interim executive director. Crowley grew up in Boyle County and graduated from Danville High School and the University of Kentucky. He and his wife Jean have three children and four grandchildren. Crowl…
Special to The Advocate-Messenger
Buda City Council approves economic development corp. budget
The Buda Economic Development Corporation budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year was approved Aug. 2.
Christopher Green
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases outlook for Anchorage
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases their 3 year economic outlook for Anchorage.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Dickson, Feuerbacher To OneStar National Service Commission
Four + Four = economic strategy | Vermont Business Magazine
County hires Economic Development Director | The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County
During the regular county council meeting last week, County Administrator Malik Whitaker introduced Margaret Broadwater who will be replacing Ty Davenport as Director of Economic Development for Fairfield County. Broadwater’s LinkedIn page listed her past employment with the SC Departmen…
Barbara Ball
Texas House speaker says he’s confident Legislature will revive expiring corporate tax break program
Lawmakers let the program, known as Chapter 313, expire at the end of this year after the Senate declined to consider a bill extending it. It was the first time in its 20-year history that legislators decided not to renew the program.
Texas Tribune, Patrick Svitek
New head of St. Paul Port Authority talks economic development | Finance & Commerce
Todd Hurley has devoted decades of his life to St. Paul. For more than 30 years, he worked for the city in roles like budget director and director of the Office of Financial Services.
J.D. Duggan
What’s behind the 1986 Massachusetts tax law that upended the economic development bill?
The legislature took two weeks to pass a massive economic development bill that’s now that being scuttled by an old tax surplus law.
Bryan McGonigle, Wicked Local
New Executive Director Announced for Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation - Storm Lake Radio
The Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation has a new Executive Director. The CAEDC board announced today (Mon) that Jana Utesch will replace Bill Anderson, who recently resigned to take a position at R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Inc. Anderson led CAEDC for nearly five years. Utesch will assum…
Storm Lake Radio
Remembering Neil Mayer, first director of Berkeley’s Office of Economic Development
In the 1980s, Neil Mayer co-founded the nonprofit Resources for Community Development, which has provided homes for more than 5,000 people.
Zac Farber
OEDIT Promotes Nikki Maloney to Director of Business Support | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has named Nikki Maloney Director of Business Support. This position is instrumental in supporting small businesses throughout the state to prosper as a critical part of Colorado’s economy.
Regional partnership aims to take leading role in economic development
Nearly $300,000 in state grant funding to several companies and startups based in Routt County hopes to eventually create more than 60 jobs that each pay at or above the average salary locally. Routt County...
Dylan Anderson
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