Manufacturing slips to second-largest employer in Hutchinson as officials warn of worker shortages Economic development director Miles Sebold said manufacturing employment has declined from about a third of local jobs in 2019 to roughly a quarter today, that Hutchinson now ranks behind education and health services, and that McLeod County exports about 5,200 workers each workday amid broad workforce shortages.

Manufacturing has fallen to the second-largest employer in Hutchinson, raising alarms about persistent worker shortages and the future of the local economy.

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VanTrust industrial annexation and requested flex-space code change continued to June 16 after long debate on traffic and UDC timing Council continued VanTrust’s annexation request (roughly 23.13 acres) and a companion UDC text amendment (seek to reduce office requirement for IL flex space from 20% to 10%) to June 16, 2026, directing staff to coordinate with ACHD and adjacent property owners and prepare findings and potential conditions.

VanTrust’s industrial annexation proposal faces a critical delay as council grapples with traffic concerns and zoning inconsistencies, raising questions about future development in the area.

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Eaton to Add 300 Jobs in Buncombe County Expansion | WNC Times Eaton expands in Buncombe County, adding 300 jobs! Boost to Asheville's economy with new manufacturing opportunities. Learn more!

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Planning panel deadlocked over proposed junkyard near Marion State Fish Hatchery A Smyth County planning commission split 3-3 on a special-use permit for a proposed auto-salvage yard at 169 Old Prater Road, leaving the matter to the Board of Supervisors after residents, state agencies and the applicant debated environmental protections, screening and permit conditions.

A contentious 3-3 deadlock at the Smyth County planning commission leaves the fate of a proposed auto-salvage yard near a vital fish hatchery hanging in the balance.

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The easiest way to visualize this mixed-use infill concept—integrating apartments with a local market and yoga studio right in a suburban Ottawa neighborhood—was to get help from AI.

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UNM analysis and local speakers warn Milan would feel economic pain if CoreCivic Milan jail closes UNM students presented a county economic-impact analysis and local speakers, including Milan’s mayor, told commissioners the likely closure of the CoreCivic Milan Correctional Center would harm jobs and village revenues.

UNM students unveiled a crucial economic study revealing the potential fallout for Milan's jobs and revenue if the CoreCivic Correctional Facility closes, sparking urgent calls from local leaders for action.

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Developer asks Rio Grande City EDC for $150,000 incentive to redevelop vacant strip into Legacy Plaza A developer told the Rio Grande City EDC it plans to convert the former Whataburger site into an 11,072-square-foot retail plaza and is requesting a $150,000 incentive — about 4% of the roughly $3.8 million project — to cover demolition and site work.

A developer is set to transform the old Whataburger site into a vibrant 11,072-square-foot retail plaza, but they need a $150,000 incentive to kickstart the project!

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Crown Point redevelopment commission pledges TIF revenues to back bonds for Venture 1 project The Crown Point Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a resolution to pledge tax-increment financing (TIF) revenues to support up to $9.915 million in developer bonds for the Venture 1 industrial project and deferred final action on the development agreement to the next meeting.

The Crown Point Redevelopment Commission has taken a bold step by pledging nearly $10 million in TIF revenues to support the transformative Venture 1 industrial project, sparking excitement for future developments in the area.

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Colorado River BOCES tells Pitkin County: CTE pipelines can feed local job needs in construction, health and EV service A Colorado River BOCES representative told Pitkin County commissioners that career and technical education pathways—including construction, health sciences, and cyber programs—raise graduation rates and provide direct pipelines to local employers; the BOCES seeks partnership and potential grant funding for program expansion in the valley.

A groundbreaking presentation revealed how expanded career and technical education pathways in Pitkin County can bridge the gap between local job shortages and skilled graduates.

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Bill offers incentives, best‑practice guidelines for renewable projects, prompts pushback from utilities and counties LB1186 would create nonbinding best practices and incentives (50% nameplate capacity tax increase) for local governments that adopt standards for renewable projects; supporters said it promotes local benefits and job creation, while county and power associations raised drafting and statutory conflict concerns.

Senator Kavanaugh's new bill aims to boost renewable energy in Nebraska by offering local communities incentives, but it’s facing fierce opposition over drafting errors and concerns about its impact on energy development.

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Attorney General, repair shops push bill to implement Maine's right-to-repair; automakers warn of cybersecurity risks LD2211 would implement unanimous recommendations of an AG-led working group that followed the 2023 voter-initiated right-to-repair law. Supporters say it preserves consumer choice and local repair jobs; automakers and dealers urged stricter limits on direct access and raised cybersecurity and litigation concerns.

Maine's new right-to-repair bill is stirring up a storm, balancing consumer choice and local jobs against automakers' cybersecurity fears.

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Florence Copper says commercial operations, hiring and large local economic impacts are underway Florence Copper told attendees at Florence’s State of the Town that commercial operations are beginning and that the company expects expanded production and local hiring; the company provided production and economic projections that town leaders welcomed as a major local economic driver.

Florence Copper is on the brink of launching commercial operations, expecting to produce its first copper cathode in just weeks, while significantly boosting local employment and economic growth!

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Council delays vote on 278,560‑sq‑ft Crow Holdings warehouse amid traffic and sewer concerns Developers told council the proposed light‑industrial warehouse would be a $35 million, 278,560 sq. ft. spec building promising roughly 175–250 jobs; residents and council members raised traffic and sewer-capacity concerns and the council unanimously tabled the rezoning to March pending GDOT review.

The Villa Rica City Council has postponed a crucial vote on a $35 million warehouse project after residents raised alarms over traffic and sewer capacity issues.

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Coos County votes to pursue federal move to shift Wagon Road land management to Coquille Tribe The county directed its counsel to work with U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle on draft federal legislation and to negotiate a contract protecting county interests that would allow the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to manage the Coos Bay Wagon Road lands; commissioners and public commenters raised revenue, oversight and trust concerns.

Coos County is taking a bold step towards potentially tripling its revenue by partnering with the Coquille Indian Tribe to manage the Coos Bay Wagon Road lands!

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Ireland: a rural innovation hub helps keep talent and jobs in local communities In Buncrana, a town of around 7 000 inhabitants in the north of Ireland, a local technology hub is helping retain skills and create new opportunities in a rural setting.

By offering shared workspaces, business support and access to networks, the hub is creating new possibilities for entrepreneurs, freelancers and small companies outside major cities.

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Six WNC Counties Shift to Higher Distress Tiers After Hurricane | WNC Times Six Western North Carolina counties have shifted to higher distress tiers due to the economic fallout from Hurricane Helene, according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Buncombe, Burke,...

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Text-based job advert for holiday let garden maintenance work in North Norfolk, listing regular weekly tasks such as lawn mowing, watering planters, weeding, cleaning patios, hot tubs and BBQ areas, with contact details for Up The Garden Company.

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Newark council approves multiple long-term tax abatements amid public outcry over affordability and transparency Council adopted several tax-abatement and redevelopment measures Dec. 17 after lengthy public comment denouncing 30-year abatements, high AMI thresholds and perceived lack of oversight; residents called for a moratorium, independent audit, and stronger school funding protections.

Newark's City Council pushes through long-term tax abatements despite fierce public backlash over affordability and local job guarantees.

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Board approves lease for solar farm on closed Hibbing landfill after labor and scope debate The county authorized a lease for a 15 MW (DC)/10 MW (AC) solar installation at the closed Hibbing landfill after the developer committed to local union labor and the board removed language that could have expanded the project without further board approval.

St. Louis County is set to transform a closed landfill into a 15 MW solar farm, ensuring local jobs and renewable energy growth after a heated debate on labor commitments.

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