Economic Development and Developers in the News # 149
Econ dev news from 38 economic development executives and organizations in 19 states.
Welcome to the 148th weekly edition of Economic Development and Developers in the News.
Today's issue contains news from 38 economic development executives and organizations in 19 states.
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Arizona
The city of Peoria has been named Economic Development Organization of the Year in the Large Organization category by the Arizona Association for Economic Development.
California
Placer County is celebrating National Small Business Week by providing support and resources for small businesses in the region. The Placer County Office of Economic Development, under the leadership of Director Gloria Stearns, has partnered with regional economic experts to offer free consulting services to downtown and corridor areas, aiming to help local businesses succeed.
Indiana
Amazon announced plans to construct an $11 billion data center campus in north-central Indiana, marking the largest investment in the state’s history.
Iowa
Maureen Elbert, who has been leading the Kossuth and Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation since 1998, announced her plans to retire in 2024
The Iowa Downtown Resource Center, associated with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, conducted an evaluation of Storm Lake.
