Economic Development and Developers in the News #105
Econ dev news from 261 economic development executives and organizations in 19 states and Canada.
Good morning and welcome to the 105th weekly edition of Economic Development and Developers in the News.
Today's issue contains news from 261 economic development executives and organizations in 19 states and Canada.
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Alabama
Huntsville City Council authorized a consulting agreement with nonprofit Music Export Memphis to develop new programs for local musicians and elevate the city's profile. Shane Davis, Huntsville's Director of Urban & Economic Development, sees it as a workforce development initiative to attract and retain talent.
Arizona
Brian Friedman, Glendale's economic development director, is set to retire after 23 years in the role.
Chandler Economic Development Director, Micah Miranda, was named Economic Developer of the Year in the category of Large Community by the Arizona Association for Economic Development.
Arkansas
Steve Harris retired as President of Hope-Hempstead Economic Development Corporation after eight years.
California
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council will receive an update from the Tehachapi Winegrowers Commission at its meeting this month. (President Mary Beth Garrison)
Divert, Inc., a technology company operating in the food waste space, broke ground on a state-of-the-art integrated recovery facility in Turlock. The new facility will capture and turn wasted food into carbon-negative renewable energy, bringing California closer to reaching its net-zero carbon pollution goal by 2045. (Anthony Sims, Economic Development Director)
Canada
Gerald Cathcart has been appointed as the new Director of Economic Development for the City of Brandon.
