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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Tech Company Sets Up Shop in Mount Pleasant

Imagine a software company that makes life easier for landowners and developers. That's Mesa Land Services, and they're branching out to Mount Pleasant. With a $1. 3 million investment, they're ready to create 24 new jobs. Their specialty? Software that speeds up and simplifies the utility easement acquisition process. The company's president, Julie Mote, is excited...

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Dec 16 2024BUSINESS

Japan's SoftBank and Trump Team Up for $100 Billion U. S. Investment

Japanese technology giant SoftBank and President-elect Donald Trump have unveiled a massive $100 billion investment plan aiming to boost growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure projects in the United States. The initiative, first reported by CNBC, aims to generate 100, 000 jobs over four years. This isn't SoftBank's first foray into U. S. investment...

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Texas Tech Firms Score Big in Semiconductor Investments

Lately, two North Texas tech companies have managed to secure a substantial amount of funding. They've bagged over $80 million collectively, thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act. This act aims to boost the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for national security and economy. The funding comes just as President Biden is about to leave office. The Commerce Depart...

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Big Funding Boost for Space Solar Power

You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up satellites and spacecraft, like the James Webb Space Telescope and N...

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Nov 11 2024BUSINESS

Investment in Tech: OhmIQ Grows in Charleston

Are you curious about where the future of heating technology is headed? Look no further than Charleston County, South Carolina. OhmIQ, a company known for its innovative ohmic heating technology, is expanding its operations in a big way. The firm has just invested $1. 1 million to set up a new 10, 000-square-foot facility on Faber Place Drive in North Charleston. Thi...

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Nov 07 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's New Warehouse Coming to Cleburne

Are you ready for a huge change in Cleburne? Amazon is set to break ground this week on a massive 1. 7 million-square-foot operations center just 30 miles south of Fort Worth. This new facility will be situated off Chisholm Trail Parkway, at Industrial Drive, in Cleburne. The city is anticipating a significant capital investment of $200 million due to this project. ...

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Small Biz in Trouble: Tax Hike Looming

Inflation's been tough on Texas small businesses. Costs are skyrocketing, and owners are losing sleep over it. A recent report by the NFIB showed that supply costs jumped to the second biggest worry from twelfth in 2020. This is bad news for job creators who now face tough choices: raise prices, cut jobs, or shut down completely. To make matters worse, there's a big...

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Revolutionizing the Biotech Industry: Plano's Life Science Campus Takes Shape

Imagine a world where groundbreaking research and innovative treatments come together to revolutionize the biotech industry. That's exactly what's happening in Plano, Texas, where a multibillion-dollar life science innovation district is taking shape. Dubbed the Texas Research Quarter, this ambitious project aims to create a global hub for life science, attracting to...

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

New Dock, Big Dreams: Is Indiana's Port Ready for a Global Boom?

Ports of Indiana just opened a brand new $6 million dock, calling it a 'landmark event' that will bring in tons of new business. Sounds great, right? But before we all celebrate, let's dig a little deeper. The CEO, Jody Peacock, paints a rosy picture: new cargo, new investments, Indiana businesses connecting to the world market. But what if this rosy picture is too...

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