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NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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.
SF politics
fromRadio Catskill
6 days ago

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

Sullivan County's tourism strategy is shifting toward digital marketing to attract distant overnight visitors from St. Louis and Milwaukee, projecting significant revenue increases through higher hotel occupancy rates.
World politics
fromFast Company
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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.
#data-centers
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Business intelligence

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

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Business intelligence

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

Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
US news

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

fromFortune
2 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
1 month ago
US news

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

fromFortune
2 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
#film-production
US news
fromTESLARATI
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Mayor Barbara Lee says Oakland has 'momentum' at real estate industry event

Oakland is improving public safety, attracting major investments, expanding permanent supportive housing, easing permitting, and considering business tax breaks to boost economic activity.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator

"As the mayor of a city on the rise, I knew Portland would need an innovative city administrator with a track record of success to unlock a new chapter of safety, innovation, and shared prosperity," Wilson stated in the announcement. "We've found that and more with Raymond Lee. I'm proud to put Lee before my City Council colleagues for their vote, and I'm grateful for their support and enthusiasm as we finalize the confirmation process."
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Indigenous businesses deserve to be at the table in Buy Ontario Act, say advocates | CBC News

Proposed Buy Ontario Act overlooks Indigenous procurement priorities and misses recognizing Indigenous businesses' economic contributions and role in supply-chain-driven community wealth creation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

St Vincent prime minister seeks record sixth term in tight election

Ralph Gonsalves seeks a sixth term amid a tight contest between Unity Labour and New Democratic parties focused on economy, jobs, and recovery.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says

Pittsburg is transforming into a regional hub by leveraging technology, energy, sports tourism, hotels, and industrial redevelopment to attract investment and spur economic growth.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Downtown San Jose business group selects new CEO - San Jose Spotlight

Brian Kurtz will become CEO of the San Jose Downtown Association in January to lead marketing, public art, and clean-and-safe downtown initiatives for over 2,000 members.
fromFortune
3 months ago

Southeast Asia's tech sector is in a slump-but one VC sees signs that 'things will work out quite well here in the long run' | Fortune

Countries like Indonesia and Vietnam have very low GDP per capita, which means the willingness to buy your product or service is still extremely challenging [and low],
Venture
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

We visited the heart of America's chipmaking boom

Arizona's economy was once dominated by the "five C's": cotton, cattle, citrus, copper, and climate. But a new C has emerged that could grow to overshadow the rest: chips. New semiconductor manufacturing facilities are springing up across the greater Phoenix area, stretching across blocks of new roads with names like "Processor Parkway" and "Transistor Terrace." Just outside the facilities, developers anticipating an influx of workers are planning mixed-use residential and industrial zones like mini modern-day company towns.
US news
#cupertino
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

The middle class doesn't have to keep shrinking, Globe Summit speakers tell audience

Massachusetts must retain and create well-paying middle-class jobs to prevent middle-class decline and strengthen statewide economic stability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Despite some residents' pushback, San Jose approves allowing concerts at PayPal Park

Live music concerts at a venue like PayPal Park support hundreds of jobs in the facility operation (and) in the concert operation, directly. In addition, there is economic support in the community, as concert fans will go to restaurants and bars before and after shows, as well as visitors who are from a greater distance (and) will fill hotel rooms before or after going to a show.
Soccer (FIFA)
UK politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

A Development Economist Returns to What He Left Behind

Post-industrial English towns face structural economic decline similar to the poorest countries, requiring long-term, demographic-informed policies to reverse divergence, despair, and political anger.
Business
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Tillman Fiber Invests $60M in Fiber Network in Hernando County, Florida

Tillman FiberCo is investing $60 million to build a 100% open-access fiber network across Hernando County, delivering high-speed internet and local job creation.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Major tech platforms have evolved into monopolistic wealth extractors needing government intervention, and divergent cultural institutions propelled Europe’s economic rise over China.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Pittsburg considers Brentwood official for city manager position

Pittsburg is a city with a rich history, and an exciting future ahead, said Gale, adding he looks forward to working with the City Council, community, city staff and businesses. Together, we will strengthen the local economy, enhance public services, and continue making Pittsburg a place where families and businesses can thrive, said Gale. I'm excited to get started and honored to join a community that values collaboration, innovation, and opportunity for all.
California
SF music
fromKqed
4 months ago

Need Weekend Plans? SF Live Launches a New Events Calendar | KQED

San Francisco launched SF Live, a city-run events calendar promoting live performances, supporting arts-related economic activity, and soliciting advertising and partnerships.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Lyte Fiber to Invest $18M in Eagle Pass, Texas Fiber Network

Lyte Fiber will invest over $18 million to build a citywide fiber-optic network in Eagle Pass, connecting nearly 16,500 locations with multi-gigabit speeds.
World news
fromGamintraveler
4 months ago

Why These 7 Countries Are Secretly Hoping More Americans Will Move There

Several countries actively recruit American migrants to boost economies, address demographic decline, and expand international influence via residency and visa programs.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids opens with 5,000 Tutankhamun artefacts, extensive exhibition space, and aims to boost Egypt's heritage, tourism, and economy.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Incoming Brentwood city manager looks to promote city, attract economic opportunities

Brentwood plans to attract high-value businesses by marketing strong schools, safe neighborhoods, infrastructure, and creating more local jobs while preserving quality of life.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

California Forever: A closer look at Suisun Expansion Plan

The Area Plan preserves existing patterns of development in order to protect operations of Travis Air Force Base in the Travis Protection Zone and permit industrial development in the Lambie Industrial Park
East Bay real estate
Real estate
fromWLRN
4 months ago

'We welcome billionaires': Palm Beach County looks to capitalize on Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York

Palm Beach County leaders are courting New York firms and wealthy residents following Zohran Mamdani's mayoral primary win to attract business and investment.
fromFortune
4 months ago

Las Vegas looks to join Atlanta as the next film production hotspot while California tries to combat Hollywood's slump | Fortune

"We believe if we can get the public behind us, we'll be able to get the legislators to understand what a big change this can bring to Southern Nevada," said Tommy White, business manager-secretary treasurer of Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 872 in Las Vegas. Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Cielo Supermarket to open in Pittsburg in summer 2026 with help from city

With financial assistance provided by the city, Cielo Supermarket will come to Highland Square Shopping Center next summer in an effort to provide relief to nearby residents who have been left without a neighborhood grocery store since 2019. The family-owned business is expected to occupy about half of the 58,000-square-foot commercial space that has been vacant for the past six years since the closure of Food Source.
East Bay real estate
Philosophy
fromAeon
5 months ago

How foreign capital can hinder, or help, economic development | Aeon Essays

Unrestricted foreign investment often brings capital but can hinder domestic technological development unless host countries tightly regulate and align foreign capital with national priorities.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

A huge $600-million casino - bigger than many Vegas rivals - is coming to California next month

A $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon with 150,000 square feet of gaming space and 2,000+ slot machines opens Nov. 13, creating 1,000 jobs.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Mayor Adams in Albania this week to meet with government officials, business leaders | amNewYork

Mayor Adams will visit Albania to meet leaders and promote New York City tourism and economic ties; trip costs split between Albania and the city.
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