Economic Development and Developers in the News # 179
Econ dev news from 38 economic development executives and organizations in 18 states.
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Welcome to the 179th weekly edition of Economic Development and Developers in the News.
Today's issue contains news from 38 economic development executives and organizations in 18 states.
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Alabama
The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, led by Southern Research, has been awarded $44 million by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to bolster Alabama's biotechnology sector. This funding aims to enhance artificial intelligence drug discovery and provide advanced workforce training, promising to generate thousands of jobs and provide significant economic benefits for Birmingham and beyond.
Alaska
The Fairbanks City Council has passed a resolution requesting the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation to become the region's primary economic development agency, replacing the current Fairbanks North Star Borough Economic Development Commission within the Alaska Regional Development Organization framework.
Connecticut
Kevin Bielmeier, Southbury's Economic Development Director, has been named president for 2025 of the Connecticut Economic Development Association.
Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia announced an international mission to Germany and Poland to strengthen economic and cultural ties.
Iowa
The Cedar Rapids City Council has approved financial incentives for two warehouse development projects that aim to create 130 new jobs and bolster economic opportunities in the region. (Economic Development Coordinator Scott Mather)
Kentucky
PowerHouse Data Centers plans to build Kentucky's first "hyperscale" data center in Louisville. (Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Jeff Noel)
