Economic Development and Developers in the News # 168
Econ dev news from 67 economic development executives and organizations in 23 states.
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Alabama
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair presented Governor Kay Ivey with the state’s new economic development plan, “Catalyst.” Representatives from the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Innovate Alabama, and Retirement Systems of Alabama had been working alongside McNair to supervise the project.
Arizona
Sun Corridor Incorporated hosted its 20th Annual Luncheon, gathering business leaders and politicians in Tucson, to discuss economic development and the region's growing relationship with Mexico through cross-border trade.
Connecticut
Economic development efforts along Connecticut's Route 8 corridor, from Waterbury to Torrington, face challenges due to business relocations and closures has sparked local leaders to explore new projects and opportunities. (William Wallach, Economic Development Director of Torrington)
Economic Development Commissioner Daniel H. O'Keefe outlined his vision for Connecticut.
Florida
Florida's economic future heavily relies on addressing its affordable housing crisis to sustain growth, with the Live Local Act aiming to streamline housing development and offer mixed-use housing solutions.
Georgia
Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta is undergoing a $5 billion redevelopment, transforming the area known as the Gulch into a vibrant mixed-use district with ambitions to be ready for the 2026 World Cup. (Brian McGowan - President of Centennial Yards Company)
Kristi Brigman has been hired as the chief economic development officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, bringing a background as the former deputy commissioner of global commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Illinois
Waukegan's downtown and lakefront development initiatives are progressing, with efforts to attract developers to the central business district effectively underway, while lakefront changes face delays due to land contamination and railroad issues.
Coles Together is addressing the 1000N industrial corridor's electrical infrastructure issue to promote local economic development, as emphasized by their President and CEO, Ronda Sauget, who announced the formation of an infrastructure committee and a grant application in collaboration with Ameren Illinois, the city of Mattoon, and Agracel, Inc..
