Workforce Development

Automotive

Why BlueOval City will be a game changer for West Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — People who helped bring the $5.6 billion BlueOval City project to Haywood County believe it will transform our region’s economy. In

Labor

Texas job market growth slows in Q2, still outpaces national average

Texas job growth slowed in June, but it still beat the national average. In the second quarter of 2024, job growth in Texas was

Alabama

Nick Saban will headline big ticket Business Council of Alabama event

Recently retired University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban will be the featured speaker at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual ‘Evening for Progress’

Infrastructure

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Details Plans for New Generation Plant in Texas

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc.  plans to build a 900-megawatt gas-fueled power plant in Texas, citing a need for more baseload power. The

Labor

Georgia ports face choppy business seas as strike threat looms

SAVANNAH ― The Georgia Ports Authority’s Griff Lynch works in the maritime shipping industry, so boat metaphors come naturally to him. The CEO describes

Alabama

Alabama’s new strategic plan for economic growth nearing completion

What officials believe will be the most comprehensive economic growth plan for the state could be complete by the end of the

Infrastructure

Portal open for $1.1B in Kentucky high-speed internet expansion grants

FRANKFORT, Ky. — As part of his commitment to connect every home and business in Kentucky to high-speed internet, Gov. Andy Beshear said

Aerospace

Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Sector Sees Impressive Interest, Success at Farnborough International Airshow 

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell met with major aerospace companies at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aerospace and defense industry is Oklahoma’s second largest and fastest growing

Workforce Development

Alabama industry leaders to explore state’s EV future at August summit

How does Alabama transition to electric power in its transportation infrastructure and economy? Leading automotive, research and energy experts will converge in

Workforce Development

TVA Funds Six Connected Communities Pilot Projects to Lower Energy Costs, Support STEM and Workforce Development

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ­—  The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Connected Communities initiative announced today funding up to $2 million for six pilot projects

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