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Steel and Metals

Nucor focused on growth as it eyes production start for $350M Triad, N.C. mill

Nucor Corp. (NYSE: NUE) is moving toward a production start at its new $350 million steel mill in Davidson County. The Charlotte-based

Labor

Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth Jolt Markets Around the World

Signs of a slowing U.S. economy sowed panic among investors on Monday, with a sell-off in markets that began last week turning into a

Healthcare

Japanese firm Nipro to create 232 jobs in Eastern NC with $400M investment

A Japanese company that manufactures medical equipment is looking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a new factory that would

Tax Incentives

Mystery $3 billion data center could locate in the Memphis area

The West Memphis City Council recently discussed possible incentives to woo a $3 billion data center to the area. The project, which

Georgia

New details revealed about Microsoft’s $1.8B data center near Atlanta

State paperwork sheds some new light on a future Microsoft data center campus — one of the largest projects on Atlanta’s Southside.

Automotive

Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says

Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos

Technology

EFC announces $210m investment in Texas semiconductor market

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials has announced a $210m investment in a brand-new manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas, to support the semiconductor

Automotive

Toyota president talks ‘Project Iceberg’ expansion

It’s doubtful Susann Kazunas had an opportunity to fully soak in her promotion to president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. before pivoting to ensure the

Labor

Mailchimp owner lays off 1,800, to consolidate tech jobs in Atlanta and other cities

Mailchimp owner Intuit Inc. laid off about 1,800 employees last week, which is about 10% of the company’s workforce. A spokesperson declined to

Manufacturing

Shipbuilder Austal to add over 1,000 jobs at its downtown Mobile, Ala. complex

MOBILE, Alabama — Austal USA announced plans today to expand its Mobile shipyard with the construction of an additional waterfront assembly facility to support

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