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fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money | CBC News

Now it's just, everything is collapsing. I became delinquent on my insurance for my studio space and then maintaining the space became difficult. I ended up having to leave in August 2025.
Canada news
Women
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

Working from home in Nigeria: study finds women don't have much choice

Ninety percent of Nigerian women of working age are self-employed, primarily in home-based businesses influenced by childcare, housing, and cultural norms.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Measuring Eudaimonia With Meaning and Character

Economic development must align with promoting well-being, emphasizing the importance of measuring meaning, relationships, and character globally.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Mayor Wilson's Economic Development Budget is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion - Portland Mercury

Portland's budget cuts target social programs and staff to address a $163 million gap, prioritizing business aid over community and climate initiatives.
LA Kings
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Royals, Hallmark unveil ballpark plan for downtown Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards are collaborating to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City, creating over 20,000 construction jobs.
Books
fromNature
1 week ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
#data-centers
Business intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

You'll Choke When You Hear How Many Full-Time Jobs a $136 Million Data Center Will Actually Create

Ohio awarded a $4.5 million tax break to a data center company creating only 10 jobs, while traditional manufacturers received similar incentives for hundreds of positions, raising questions about economic development priorities.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

PG&E on track to provide power to a dozen large San Jose projects by 2030 as part of agreement

San Jose secured PG&E commitments to supply power for major projects, leveraging new transmission capacity to attract data centers, manufacturing, and economic growth by 2030.
Environment
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
Environment
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Why are communities pushing back against data centers? - Harvard Gazette

Concerns over data centers include rising power rates, water use, environmental issues, and questionable economic benefits despite claims of job creation.
Silicon Valley
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Residents of Small Pennsylvania Town Resist 6 Planned AI Data Center Campuses

Archbald, Pennsylvania faces community opposition to multiple data center developments despite promises of tax revenue and economic benefits.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Business intelligence

You'll Choke When You Hear How Many Full-Time Jobs a $136 Million Data Center Will Actually Create

Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Public festivals and more bathrooms: The City Council seeks to score big economic goals with the FIFA World Cup | amNewYork

City Council legislation aims to prepare NYC for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on small businesses, public amenities, and tourism management.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Pillar of the Economics Establishment Admits That It Was Wrong

The World Bank's recent report argues that government intervention, when done right, can actually be an essential ingredient of economic success, reversing decades of opposition to industrial policy.
World politics
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh wants to be the next tech hub. This time, it has a real shot

Pittsburgh is emerging as a technology hub, highlighted by an AI pitch competition during the NFL Draft, attracting startups and investment.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

This Major US City Will Pay You $15,000 to Move There

The MoveDetroit coalition launched 'Make Detroit Home,' offering up to $15,000 to entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners willing to relocate. Over 300 participants will split more than $500,000 in benefits covering home down payments, renovations, rent, or business expenses.
Boston real estate
#new-york-city
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago
New York City

Mamdani Pushes 140-Unit Project On East Harlem Lot

New York City plans to develop a parking lot into a 140-unit mixed-use building with at least 35 affordable apartments using tax incentives.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
New York City

NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not appointed a new leader for New York City's Economic Development Corporation, raising concerns about economic growth.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Pushes 140-Unit Project On East Harlem Lot

New York City plans to develop a parking lot into a 140-unit mixed-use building with at least 35 affordable apartments using tax incentives.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not appointed a new leader for New York City's Economic Development Corporation, raising concerns about economic growth.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Flatiron AI Upstart Clay Snags Nearly $10 Million In Hochul Tax Credits

Governor Kathy Hochul is investing nearly $10 million in AI company Clay to expand its headquarters and create jobs in Manhattan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Sheffield and snooker: hope for an overlooked northern giant | Editorial

The announcement that the world snooker championships would remain at Sheffield's Crucible theatre until 2045 was not just a surprise... it was a major relief for a neglected northern giant.
London politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Inglewood's downtown still struggles. Can it spark to life before World Cup, Super Bowl?

Market Street in Inglewood is struggling despite nearby economic growth from SoFi Stadium and upcoming major events.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford, Carney, Chow to spend $3B on Waterfront East LRT in Toronto | CBC News

The federal, provincial, and municipal governments will invest $3 billion in the Waterfront East Light-Rail Transit line in Toronto.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries

Military coups in the Sahel have led to increased foreign influence but heightened instability and violence in the region.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower

King Charles acknowledges painful colonial history while emphasizing future cooperation between the UK and Nigeria for trade and growth.
Austin
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why startups are betting big on Texas

Texas is experiencing significant economic growth, particularly in Austin, which is becoming a major startup hub and financial services center.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Tata Steel transition fund opens with grants of up to 1.5m for Welsh businesses

South Wales businesses can apply for grants up to £1.5 million to support economic growth and job creation following Tata Steel's transition to greener steelmaking.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Meet the candidates running for District 5 San Jose City Council - San Jose Spotlight

I can see it - even when you drive through the district - that people, their quality of life has gone down in the last 10 to 12 years. If you're not working on the basic is
Mission District
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reeves tells AI entrepreneurs to come to the UK' as she unveils new institute

The UK Chancellor announced a £500 million fund and new AI economics institute to attract entrepreneurs and position Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence development within the G7.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Mamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too

Mayor Mamdani maintains productive working relationships with NYC's business community despite ideological differences, while facing economic challenges including job decline and budget deficits.
NYC politics
fromAmerican Banker
1 month ago

NY proposal could boost minority banks' access to state deposits

New York state bills would expand minority and community bank access to state deposits, enabling increased lending in underserved communities.
Agriculture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Why one of Asia's poorest countries grows Japan's cash

Japan replaced dying mitsumata with Himalayan argeli for yen production, transforming Nepal's low-value crop into a lucrative cash crop that brought economic development to rural villages.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford says he's going to take over Billy Bishop airport. What happens now? | CBC News

Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport from Toronto to allow larger jets, though the legal and construction process could take years to complete.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor hosts FIFA President for World Cup talks

Mayor Mamdani met with FIFA President Infantino to advance New York City's 2026 World Cup preparations, with projections of over one million visitors, 26,000 jobs, and $1.7 billion in direct spending.
fromRadio Catskill
1 month ago

Sullivan County Tourism Agency Pitches Digital Overhaul to Draw Visitors From Farther Away

The underlying logic is simple: the further away a visitor comes from, the longer they tend to stay - and longer stays mean more money flowing into the local economy through lodging taxes, restaurant bills, and retail spending.
SF politics
World politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The $150 oil shock might be exactly what our future needs

Rising oil prices may catalyze necessary economic transitions toward green technology and sustainable development rather than causing catastrophic harm.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Villagers on Principe, the African Galapagos', to be paid for protecting the ecosystem

Principe islanders receive quarterly dividends for following environmental protection codes, with nearly 3,000 participants receiving their first payment of €816, creating economic incentive for conservation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford says province will take over Billy Bishop airport | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province will take control of Billy Bishop airport from Toronto, planning to bring jets and extend the runway as an economic development initiative.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

San Jose's downtown attracted nearly half a million visitors during Super Bowl week, demonstrating significant potential for economic revitalization through major events despite ongoing challenges with office vacancies and development slowdown.
East Bay real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Alysa Liu's hometown skating rink tells a surprising story about cities

Oakland's Ice Center, built in 1995 on a vacant downtown lot, became a regional ice sports hub despite initial visitor projections proving significantly overoptimistic.
Silicon Valley
fromKqed
1 month ago

How South San Francisco Became the Birthplace of Biotechnology | KQED

South San Francisco transformed from an industrial meatpacking and steel manufacturing hub into the world's biotechnology capital, hosting over 250 biotech companies including Genentech.
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

GdS: Olympics, fashion and football - why Milano remains the 'motor of Italy'

Milan is this centrifuge in which there is no past and no future, but an eternal present, even a bit contradictory. Some are not fans of it, but others - like Rafael Leao - immerse themselves in it. A buzz around the city that rarely quiets, especially with the Winter Olympic Games over and Fashion Week beginning with 162 events and 132,000 new visitors.
AC Milan
European startups
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Legislators Temporarily Cut Data Centers From Oregon Tax Break Bill

Oregon's budget subcommittee blocked new data center projects from tax break eligibility until summer 2027, preventing hundreds of millions in additional subsidies to already-profitable companies like Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Garcetti says housing shortage, minimum wage linked in Los Angeles

Los Angeles faces a severe housing shortage linked to low minimum wage and economic issues, prompting Mayor Garcetti to propose building 100,000 housing units by 2021 and raising minimum wage to $13.25 by 2017.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Here's where remote workers can still get paid to move

Tulsa's $10,000 remote worker incentive program generated $4.31 in economic return per dollar spent, with 70% of participants staying long-term.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

Mamdani's Budget Fails to Expand Open Streets, Breaking Campaign Promise

NYC Mayor Mamdani's budget allocates only $2 million to Open Streets, below the previous year's $2.1 million and far short of the $5 million needed for pandemic-era capacity.
NYC food
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC's city-owned markets keep food cheap, at a cost

New York's three city-managed public markets operated at a combined $3.6 million loss in 2024 while providing affordable food access and subsidizing below-market vendor rents.
#urban-redevelopment
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Petaluma approves luxury hotel project that divided California city

Charlie Palmer's luxury Appellation Petaluma hotel received unanimous approval from the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee despite four years of local opposition to the original six-story design.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The show must go on. PayPal Park can host concerts after San Jose denies residents' appeal

San Jose city leaders approved PayPal Park's concert permit allowing up to 15 concerts annually, rejecting residents' appeals despite noise concerns from the Newhall neighborhood.
New York Islanders
fromJust The News
2 months ago

NYC faces property tax hike after Hochul rejects Mamdani's push to raise income taxes on wealthy

Governor Hochul rejected a millionaire and corporate income tax hike, favoring business attraction and economic growth while declining Mayor Mamdani's tax proposal.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Queen One's Rise and Fly Brings Tech-Art Hub to Williamsburg

Queen One's Rise and Fly Vision Centre combines theatrical gallery-style design, AI-powered e-commerce labs, community programming, and significant local investment with planned job creation.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans unveiled for over 5,000 new homes in London's 'happiest place to live'

Richmond-upon-Thames plans 5,500 new homes, 20% more jobs, 10% more businesses, and economic improvements by 2036, including 500 affordable homes.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

South Florida's economy shows staying power despite slower pace, trade and immigration chaos

Billionaires and the Florida Council of 100 pledged $10 million to attract relocating businesses to South Florida's Gold Coast to accelerate economic development.
Real estate
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Hard Rock announces $850M San Juan resort

Hard Rock International will open an $850 million hotel and casino in San Juan in 2029, its first Puerto Rico destination, creating thousands of jobs.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

UMass Lowell wants to make the city a destination with a new rink and hotel

UMass Lowell will add an ice rink and downtown hotel through the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor to attract students, residents, visitors, and economic activity.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Kimberly Earls set to lead the Rural Ontario Institute

Most recently, she served as the executive director of the South Central Ontario Regional (SCOR) Economic Development Commission, a regional organization representing the counties of Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Oxford. In this role, she oversaw strategic planning, board governance, stakeholder engagement, and the execution of high impact initiatives. In addition to her executive leadership, Earls teaches part-time at Fanshawe College and holds a Master of Public Administration from Western University.
Agriculture
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Meet the un-Gavin. Kentucky's governor sees a different way to the White House

Andy Beshear quietly positions as a stability-focused, economic-minded Democratic alternative to Gavin Newsom while appealing to rural, faith-oriented voters in a Trump-leaning state.
US news
fromReadWrite
3 months ago

Lumbee Tribe secures land, teasing North Carolina casino

Lumbee Tribe acquired 241 acres in Robeson County to enable long-term economic development, potentially hosting a casino/resort or an industrial park pending a tribal vote and trust placement.
Higher education
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Samuel Merritt University's 2,000 students arrive in downtown Oakland

A new 10-story Samuel Merritt University campus downtown brings 2,000 students and 500 staff to boost local economy and healthcare workforce development.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Hochul announces new AI-driven materials lab at Brooklyn Navy Yard

Radical AI will open New York's first fully autonomous materials science lab at Brooklyn Navy Yard, a $4 million project expected to create 115 high-paying jobs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Gov. Hochul touts Radical AI's first-in-New York autonomous materials science lab at Brooklyn Navy Yard * Brooklyn Paper

Radical AI will open New York’s first fully autonomous materials science lab at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, creating 115 jobs and accelerating materials discovery.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Palo Alto council vows to prioritize 'efficiency' in 2026 - San Jose Spotlight

The City Council direction, now led by Mayor Vicki Veenker and Vice Mayor Greer Stone, marks a departure from previous agenda-setting retreats by replacing broader ideals with concrete topics. With Manhattan Beach Council member Amy Howorth serving as a facilitator for the meeting, which took place at the Mitchell Park Library, the council worked to clarify the terms "values," "priorities" and "objectives" before voting on its priorities for the year.
California
US news
fromBrooklynVegan
3 months ago

A smaller version of Las Vegas' Sphere coming to Washington DC area

A 6,000-seat Sphere with an LED-covered Exosphere will be built at National Harbor, Maryland, promising thousands of jobs and significant local revenue.
#remote-work
fromAol
3 months ago
US news

10 U.S. Cities That Are Paying Remote Workers up to $15,000 to Move There in 2026

fromFortune
3 months ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though | Fortune

fromAol
3 months ago
US news

10 U.S. Cities That Are Paying Remote Workers up to $15,000 to Move There in 2026

fromFortune
3 months ago
Remote teams

I run one of America's most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though | Fortune

California
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

California Forever Group Petitions Feds to Turn the Delta Into a Maritime Prosperity Zone

California Forever aims to build a new city in eastern Solano County anchored by a shipbuilding hub supported by a proposed Maritime Prosperity Zone.
Music
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Las Vegas's Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location

A 6,000-seat Sphere venue planned for National Harbor promises immersive technology, over $1 billion annual economic impact, thousands of jobs, and mixed public-private funding.
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Martinez looking to revitalize marina with new $500 million waterfront plan

Martinez plans a major waterfront redevelopment—including hotel, amphitheater, event center, restaurants and retail—seeking private-public investment to repair infrastructure, boost tourism, and connect marina with downtown.
US politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Kingsbridge Armory Deal Shows Community is Key to Building in New York

Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment advances after 30 years, delivering community-driven priorities—family-sustaining jobs, small business protections, deep affordability, and strong environmental standards, as a model for NYC.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Film and TV company attached to 50 Cent invests $124 million in new Louisiana production studios

"By reinvesting in downtown Shreveport and upgrading existing assets to create state-of-the-art entertainment and production facilities, we are creating jobs, inspiring hope, attracting new productions, and giving the entire entertainment industry a reason to build their futures right here," said Jackson in a press release. "My goal is to turn Northwest Louisiana into the premier destination for film, music, and live entertainment on a national scale. All Roads Lead to Shreveport."
Television
US news
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Elon Musk's xAI bets $20B on Mississippi with 2GW AI data center project

xAI will invest over $20 billion to build a Southaven, Mississippi data center campus, creating hundreds of jobs and nearly 2 GW of AI compute.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Zelenskyy names Canada's ex-finance minister as economic adviser in Ukraine

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Canada's former finance minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on economic development, a move he says will help strengthen the internal resilience of the war-torn nation. Chrystia is highly skilled in these matters and has extensive experience in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations, he wrote on social media. Right now, Ukraine needs to strengthen its internal resilience both for the sake of Ukraine's recovery if diplomacy delivers results as swiftly as possible,
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Could moving a WWII-era icon bolster visits to this East Bay city?

The Red Oak Victory, staged in a basin in Richmond's port, is one of the last known surviving ships built in the city during World War II. The floating museum is one of many sites from the era that honors Richmond's contribution to the war effort. Officials now hope to drive more visitors to the ship and some of its other sites by relocating the Red Oak Victory to an area they believe would have more synergy with other war era sites and public transportation.
East Bay real estate
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

SF Tenderloin grant program offers small businesses opportunity to move into vacant spaces

A grant program awarded five Tenderloin small businesses $50,000 each for rent, renovations, and operations, facilitating three-year leases and storefront reoccupations.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

NYC morgue to move into new life-sciences and education building in Manhattan

Planning for the project began in 2022. Officials said the new learning facility will feature modern classrooms and lab facilities, including a wet lab that supports public health research, where students will get hands-on experience. Although CUNY learning currently takes place at the site, officials will add more than 2 million square feet of academic space over an entire block once the project is completed.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Los Gatos leaders reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026

the Chamber elevated Taste of Los Gatos into a premier regional food and wine street festival with family-friendly features. In 2026, our focus is to strengthen the local economy and harness the energy of Super Bowl and FIFA visitors. We want to engage residents and introduce new audiences to the range of experiences that make Los Gatos a distinctive destination.
California
#oakland
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario wants to bring in more attractions to Niagara with 'multibillion-dollar' plan | CBC News

This is more than just tourism it's economic growth, job creation, investment and prosperity, Ford said. According to Ford, the strategy will unlock the region's full potential, focusing on five pillars: attractions, transportation, gaming, wine and restaurants, and arts and culture. Potential projects include a theme park and others redevelopments and revitalizations, said a news release from the province.
Canada news
New York City
from710 WOR
4 months ago

Coney Island Boardwalk Set For $1B Renovation | 710 WOR

New York City will spend over $1 billion to fully reconstruct the nearly three-mile Riegelmann Boardwalk and upgrade adjacent infrastructure.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

EPB and Vanderbilt University launch innovation institute for quantum technology research

EPB and Vanderbilt will establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation in Chattanooga to advance quantum research, commercialization, workforce development, and regional economic growth.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour has quietly gutted funding for Britain's struggling regions it's an economic and political disaster | Larry Elliott

Regional economic support for deindustrialised areas has been dismantled, increasing unemployment and welfare dependency in Wales, Scotland and northern England.
fromBusline News
4 months ago

Reinventing The Future Of Transit - Busline News

That principle has guided Cincinnati Metro for the past five years. We have asked ourselves tough but necessary questions: How do we attract new riders while continuing to provide reliable, high-quality service to our existing customers? What amenities will tomorrow's riders expect to make public transit their preferred choice? And how do we pursue bold innovation within the realities of today's funding and workforce landscape?
Environment
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

South Bay leaders say they will protect against ICE during Super Bowl as immigrant fears persist

San Jose is preparing east-side small businesses for Super Bowl tourism while advancing ICE-free protections and allocating resources for immigrant defense and economic promotion.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Wooing New York City: Florida recruiters head north to lure businesses south

South Florida economic development leaders are courting New York companies to relocate or open regional offices, leveraging strong interregional business ties and perceived competitive advantages.
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