Richland County Council approves I-77 industrial park expansions, notes recusal on one vote Council approved expansions of the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park on third reading, authorizing public infrastructure credit agreements for Project Olympus and Project Cardinal; Councilmember Jessica Mackey recused from the Project Cardinal vote and a later motion to reconsider failed.

Richland County Council just greenlit major expansions to the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park, paving the way for exciting new developments—find out what this means for the local economy!

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NatWest appoints regional champions for mid-market growth NatWest appoints regional champions to support UK mid-market economic growth. The bank says stronger regional leadership will help mid-sized companies expand and contribute more widely to the UK economy, with research suggesting even modest growth across the segment could generate billions in additional national output.

NatWest appoints Mid-Market Champions across 12 UK regions to support medium-sized business growth. The bank says a 1% expansion in the segment could add £35bn to the UK economy. #UKBusiness #RegionalGrowth #MidMarket

WSDOT outlines schedule and land needs for Belfair SR‑3 freight corridor; local partners stress economic benefits WSDOT told the Senate Transportation Committee the Belfair freight corridor is planned as a nearly 6‑mile limited‑access route, will require about 180 parcels for right‑of‑way, and could go to bid in late 2027 or early 2028 pending an access hearing and acquisitions; local and tribal partners emphasized regional economic and emergency‑route benefits.

WSDOT is gearing up for the Belfair Freight Corridor project, promising to enhance regional routes and boost local economies—are you ready for the transformation?

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#WA #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #FreightMobility #InfrastructureDevelopment

Great to welcome Councillors Jody Stoll and David Clark from Notts County Council to our West Burton site today.

Important conversations on local engagement and regional opportunity - and a chance to see the scale of our programme first hand.

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy #RegionalGrowth

🌍 Global Flat Glass Coatings Market Regional Outlook

The Flat Glass Coatings Market report highlights regional demand patterns and growth opportunities across North America, Europe, APAC, and emerging markets.

#GlobalMarket #Urbanization #RegionalGrowth

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🌍 Global Crude Tall Oil Derivative Market Outlook

The Crude Tall Oil Derivative Market report highlights regional dynamics, demand patterns, and growth opportunities across major geographies.

#GlobalMarket #RegionalGrowth #Renewables

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Council President Wilkerson: joint meeting addressed West Plains economic development and PFAS challenges Council President Betsy Wilkerson said city, county and airport leaders held a joint meeting on West Plains economic development and the challenges posed by PFAS; she said officials plan to reconvene in three months to continue collaboration.

Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced a collaborative meeting focusing on boosting West Plains' economy and tackling PFAS challenges, highlighting the airport’s vital role in regional growth.

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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #RegionalGrowth #SpokaneEconomicDevelopment

Announcement: $567 million investment pledged for Oak Ridge, speaker says it will create nearly 450 jobs Unidentified speakers at an Economic and Community Development event said a $567,000,000 investment will create almost 450 jobs in Tennessee and situate Oak Ridge as a U.S. hub for enrichment technology; speakers also cited recent January announcements of more than 600 jobs and over $2 billion in capital.

A groundbreaking $567 million investment is set to create almost 450 jobs in Oak Ridge, positioning East Tennessee as a pivotal hub for uranium enrichment technology.

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#TN #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #NuclearTechnology #JobCreation #TennesseeEconomicDevelopment

Council approves special source credit and park-amendment ordinances at third reading Council adopted third-reading ordinances to grant special source credits to Gilstar Metz Street LLC (Project Cherry) and to amend a joint industrial/business park agreement with Anderson County to enlarge the park and add parcels.

Greenville County Council just approved groundbreaking ordinances to boost economic development with special source credits and an expanded industrial park!

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#GreenvilleCounty #SC #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #BusinessParkExpansion #GreenvilleCountyEconomicDevelopment

Kevin Cahill to step down after 11 years with St. Louis partnership Kevin Cahill, a longtime figure in regional economic development, has announced his retirement from the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership after 11 years with the organization. As vice president of strategic initiatives, Cahill helped shape major regional efforts, including work with city and county partners on a shared Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. He also played […]

'Kevin Cahill to step down after 11 years with St. Louis partnership'

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#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #peopleonthemove #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #STLEconomy

A New Dawn for South Asia - Stratheia Pakistan’s renewed confidence and stability position it to lead South Asia toward cooperation, integration, and shared regional prosperity.

Economic strength matters. Falling inflation and fiscal discipline enhance Pakistan’s credibility as a regional partner.
#EconomicRecovery #FiscalStability #RegionalGrowth
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Eurasia’s Southern Trade and Connectivity Hub - Stratheia Pakistan aims to become a Eurasian connectivity hub through Gwadar, CPEC, energy corridors, and multilateral trade integration.

By combining infrastructure, diplomacy, and private-sector engagement, Pakistan aims to transform its geography into a strategic asset for trade, energy, and regional connectivity.
#Geoeconomics #PakistanRising #RegionalGrowth
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Shannon Airport begins €14m expansion | ThinkBusiness Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on €14m development at Shannon Airport Business Park, adding 100,000 sq ft of sustainable industrial space by 2027.

Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on €14m development at Shannon Airport Business Park. 100,000 sq ft of NZEB-compliant space coming by 2027.
#IrelandBusiness #ShannonAirport #CommercialProperty #RegionalGrowth #Sustainability
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NE states (Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur) saw improved subsumed tax/GSDP ratios post-GST. Conversely, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, MP, & Odisha faced the biggest drops in revenue % of GSDP. regions show varied impacts. #EconomicDisparity #RegionalGrowth

Commissioners seek broad partners for countywide strategic-planning roundtables and a regional planning effort Court discussed two strategic-plan actions — a roundtable to share agency plans and a broader regional strategic-planning effort — and directed staff to return with an approach including surveys, stakeholder lists and resource options.

El Paso County is uniting diverse partners to tackle pressing regional challenges through strategic planning roundtables—could this be the key to a brighter future?

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#ElPasoCounty #TX #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #RegionalGrowth #ElPasoCountyStrategicPlanning

Lennox officials weigh joining regional wastewater consortium; staff recommends support-by-letter, not formal membership Council discussed a proposed regional wastewater system for Lincoln County led by a regional growth alliance. Staff noted Lennox already operates a Class 3 wastewater treatment plant with significant remaining capacity and recommended against formal membership now, suggesting the city send a letter of support to assist partners seeking federal and,

Lennox is weighing the benefits of joining a regional wastewater consortium, but with a Class 3 treatment facility already in place, can they afford to wait before committing?

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#LennoxLincolnCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #RegionalGrowth #SustainableInfrastructure

6/10 2nd tallest: Sidu River Bridge (1,854ft) completed in 2016. 🌉 Crucial for regional connectivity in Guizhou. 🔗 #Connectivity #RegionalGrowth

These railway projects aren’t just about infrastructure; they’re about strengthening a vital partnership & boosting regional prosperity! 🌟 A win-win for 🇮🇳 & 🇧🇹. #StrategicPartnership #RegionalGrowth #FutureIsNow 🧵

3/5 🏙️ The MAHSR will connect 12 major stations: Mumbai, Thane, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad & more! 🚉 This integration aims to create a single, unified regional economy. 📈 #RegionalGrowth #Connectivity

What Insurance Ireland had to say on the new Ireland for Finance Strategy

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#InsuranceIreland #IrelandForFinance #FinancialServices #Innovation #RegionalGrowth #SustainableFinance

Arunachal: Centre, State ink MoU on special package for Siang The Union and Arunachal Pradesh governments inked a MoU to implement a special development package for Siang Region, on Monday.

The initiative is aimed at a pre-investment activity of the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Project (SUMP), an official communique said
#SiangDevelopmentPackage #ArunachalPradesh #RegionalGrowth #InfrastructureInitiative
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It comes off the back of this report:
www.visitbritain.org/research-ins... showing NE tourism & spending in 2024 declined - not great for #regionalgrowth

Although on a selfish note I'm happy to have the joy of NE beaches all to myself😂

Lambert International Airport lands federal support St. Louis Lambert International Airport will receive nearly $14 million in federal money to rebuild 3,200 feet of taxiway pavement, U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell announced this week. “Time and again, I hear from business and community leaders that our airport is one of the biggest barriers to regional growth,” Bell said. “If St. Louis is going […]

'Lambert International Airport lands federal support'

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#StLouis #LambertAirport #Infrastructure #RegionalGrowth #stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis

New $74M Busan Innovation Scale-Up Fund Targets $147M in Startup Investment for Regional Growth - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News Korea expands regional VC strategy with the launch of $74M Busan Innovation Scale-Up Fund 2025, targeting $147M to scale local startups beyond Seoul’s ecosystem

🌊 Busan is rising as Korea’s next startup hub.

New $74M Innovation Scale-Up Fund will fuel $147M in investments — boosting local scale-ups in smart manufacturing, logistics & tech.

#KoreanStartups #VentureCapital #Busan #Innovation #RegionalGrowth
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CDH Namibia strengthening our regional presence as of 1 September 2025 - Polity.org.za CDH Namibia strengthening our regional presence as of 1 September 2025  Polity.org.za

#CDHNamibia #RegionalGrowth #NamibiaNews #Polity #EconomicDevelopment

Botswana and Namibia reaffirm commitment to Trans-Kalahari Railway for regional growth In an effort to increase regional connectivity and stimulate economic development, the Botswana government and Namibia government reiterated their joint commitment to supporting the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project. This was after a joint Ministerial Committee meeting in Maun, Botswana, on August 15, 2025, when Botswana Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah

#TransKalahariRailway #Botswana #Namibia #RegionalGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

Botswana and Namibia Reaffirm Commitment to Trans-Kalahari Railway for Regional Growth - Travel And Tour World Botswana and Namibia Reaffirm Commitment to Trans-Kalahari Railway for Regional Growth  Travel And Tour World

#TransKalahariRailway #Botswana #Namibia #RegionalGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment

UDOT Proposes Legacy Parkway Project Acceleration to Enhance I 15 Construction Efficiency UDOT requests moving Legacy Parkway widening to phase 1, citing significant cost and time savings.

Major changes to regional transportation projects could save Utah millions and cut construction time by nearly a year—find out how!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RegionalGrowth #InfrastructureImprovements #TrafficFlow

Bountiful Mayor Plans Community Presentation With Ice Cream Event Mayor Harris organizes a community event featuring ice cream and presentations in Bountiful.

Local leaders unite in Bountiful to discuss community growth, and they're sweetening the deal with ice cream at their upcoming event!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RegionalGrowth #BountifulCommunity #CommunityEngagement #CivicParticipation

Weber County Officials Discuss Impact of Increased Daily ADTs on I-15 and Legacy Parkway Weber County officials review potential traffic increases affecting I-15 and Legacy Parkway planning.

Weber County officials are sounding the alarm on a potential traffic surge that could reshape I-15 and Legacy Parkway planning—are we ready to tackle this challenge head-on?

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RegionalGrowth #InfrastructurePlanning #TrafficManagement