Buena Vista is getting a big shot in the arm with a major expansion from Modine, a company based in Racine, Wisconsin. They're putting $19. 6 million into their local facility to build new warehouses, offices, and testing spaces. This isn't just about buildings, though. It's about jobs too. The project is expected to create 57 new positions, adding to the 300 people ...
A major steel company is planning a huge investment to upgrade its old factories. This is not just any company, but one that has been around for over a hundred years. They are teaming up with a big Japanese steel company to make this happen. The plan is to spend a lot of money, $11 billion to be exact, by the year 2028. This money will be used to make the factories ...
A German company, ElringKlinger, is putting down deeper roots in Easley, South Carolina. They're investing $68. 5 million to grow their plant there. This move will bring 294 new jobs to the area. The company is known for making parts for electric cars and other high-tech automotive stuff. ElringKlinger isn't new to Easley. They already have a plant there, which they...
Atlanta is making a bold move with Forge Atlanta, a massive development project. The Develop Fulton Board just gave the green light to a $223. 7 million incentive for the first part of this project. This phase will bring hotels, shops, and entertainment right in the heart of downtown. The first step is all about creating a lively spot for visitors. It will have arou...
Mesa, Arizona, just got a new high-tech neighbor. XNRGY, a company that makes air-cooling systems for data centers, opened its Mesa 1 plant on October 23. This isn't just any plant—it's a big deal for Mesa because it brings high-paying jobs and shows the city's growing importance in the tech world. Data centers are like the brains of the internet. They store and pro...
Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement. It would give the company 10 years of tax breaks starting in 2027. Th...
Maryland is making a big push to get more electric cars on the road. They just put out over 5 million dollars to build more places to charge these cars. This money will help set up charging spots at workplaces and along major roads. The goal? To make driving electric cars easier for everyone in the state. Why is this a big deal? Well, it's not just about having more...
Mississippi is trying to grow its tech scene. Innovate Mississippi is helping with a 12-week program for startups. Seven companies are getting money and training. They will pitch to investors soon. Alex Bucklew and Johnathan McAdory started SimpleScript. It finds the best price for prescription drugs. They needed help to grow their business. Innovate Mississippi gav...
A German company is making a big move to the U. S. CS Instruments, which makes tools to measure air and gases, is setting up its North American base in Beaufort County, South Carolina. This is a huge deal because it means new jobs and money coming into the area. The company is spending $3. 6 million to build a new headquarters in Bluffton. This new place will have o...
GE Appliances is making a big change. They are moving jobs from China to the U. S. This is a huge deal. It means 800 new jobs for Americans. The company is investing a lot of money, $490 million, to build a new plant in Kentucky. Why is GE doing this? Trade policies and tariffs are big reasons. Tariffs are like extra taxes on things brought in from other countries. ...