Development director says PCA project is on time and on budget; rail and traffic work remain Mark Motter, Newark's development director, told the council that the PCA manufacturing site is on time and on budget, with equipment expected in March and product rollout anticipated early in the third quarter; rail access and traffic improvements are still being negotiated.

Exciting news for Newark! The PCA manufacturing project is on track to transform the local economy with a massive facility set to open its doors by August.

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#OH #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #ManufacturingGrowth

Layton RDA approves amendment removing two Keomack lots; Deloitte Aerospace partnership cited The Layton Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution 26-01 Feb. 5 to amend a development agreement with Dreamland LLC/Keomack, removing two southern lots now owned by JL. Staff said Keomack is building a 68,000 sq. ft. facility with Deloitte Aerospace that could employ about 80 people.

Big changes are happening in Layton as the Redevelopment Agency approves an amendment that clears the way for a new 68,000-square-foot facility in partnership with Deloitte Aerospace, promising to bring around 80 jobs to the area!

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Third‑generation owners reflect on 80 years of family business in Walker On the Made in Walker podcast, third‑generation owners Kara and Will describe how a company founded in 1946 evolved from typewriter repair to modern copiers, adapted post‑COVID hiring practices, completed a 2023 acquisition in Lansing, and emphasizes local, person‑first service as it nears its 80th anniversary in 2026.

Discover how a family business that started in a basement after WWII is evolving with technology while staying true to its core values as it approaches 80 years of service!

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#WalkerKentCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #TechnologyAdaptation #CulturalFit

Palm Beach Solid Waste Authority denies Waste Pro’s waiver request; board votes 4–3 to proceed to price opening The Solid Waste Authority board denied Waste Pro’s request for a waiver of the 20% SBE subcontracting requirement after staff found insufficient documentation of required follow-up communications; the board voted 4–3 to deem Waste Pro nonresponsive and open price envelopes Feb. 2.

Waste Pro's multimillion-dollar bid was crushed as the Solid Waste Authority board denied their protest, citing insufficient documentation of good-faith efforts to engage small businesses.

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#PalmBeachCounty #FL #LocalEmployment #ProcurementReform #PalmBeachSBE #CitizenPortal

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,...

Six WNC Counties Shift to Higher Distress Tiers After Hurricane wnctimes.com/article/six-... #WNCnews #wnctimes #buncombecounty #asheville #jobs #localbusiness #wnc #localjobs #localemployment #Employment #tariffs #haywoodcounty #NC #northcarolina #smallbusinesses #LocalNews #Helene

County official cites multi‑billion‑dollar investments and energy sector activity in Route 18 update An economic-development recap reported roughly $14 billion in regional investment last year and named several large projects tied to Beaver County, including a $3.2 billion gas plant and an $86 million Mitsubishi facility; officials said some licensing changes still require federal approval.

In a stunning economic recap, Beaver County officials revealed that 23 out of 24 tracked projects closed last year, resulting in an astonishing $14 billion investment for the region!

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#BeaverCounty #PA #LocalEmployment #BeaverCountyEconomicDevelopment #InvestmentGrowth

Report urges Sequim to extend tourism season, target wood products and lab‑linked R&D Leland Consulting highlighted tourism seasonality as a constraint and recommended strategies to extend visitation, while identifying higher‑wage sector opportunities (wood products, beverage production, lab‑adjacent R&D) and land‑use changes to support small craft/flex industrial space.

Sequim's economic future hinges on diversifying beyond tourism, with potential in wood products and clean-energy research—are we ready to embrace change?

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#SequimClallamCounty #WA #LocalEmployment #EconomicDiversification #SequimTourism #SeasonalStrategies #CitizenPortal

North Carolina Labor Market Shows Strengthening Trends in September 2025 wnctimes.com/article/nort... #nc #NorthCarolina #Jobs #Employment #Economy #LocalNews #News #LocalEmployment #LocalJobs #NcJobs #NCLaborMarket #WNC #WncJobs #Asheville #avlnews #Asheville #WNCnews

Global Automotive Supplier BorgWarner to Create Nearly 200 Jobs in WNC with $75 Million Investment wnctimes.com/article/glob... #wnc #wncbusiness #business #localbusiness #localemployment #businessnews #employment #jobs #economy #nc #northcarolina #ncnews #Hendersonvillenc #wncnews

District highlights college fair, health career expo and manufacturing tours for high school students Superintendent official Darryl Dillard reported three recent events to connect juniors and seniors with post‑secondary and career options: a Sept. 22 college fair with about 686 students, a Sept. 25 career expo at Terrebonne General Health System, and a week‑long set of manufacturing facility tours.

High school students in Louisiana are diving into their futures with exciting college fairs, health career expos, and hands-on manufacturing tours!

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#LA #CitizenPortal #LouisianaEducation #CareerExploration #LocalEmployment #CollegeFair

Land Bank approves $200,000 to pursue on-island venison processing facility Nantucket Land Bank commissioners voted to increase the budget by $200,000 and to advertise seasonal positions to establish a venison processing facility tied to the Share the Harvest program, citing deer overpopulation, food insecurity and public-health tracking needs.

Nantucket is taking a bold step to tackle deer overpopulation and food insecurity by approving $200,000 for a new venison processing facility!

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#NantucketCounty #MA #FoodInsecurity #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment

Councilors Discuss Project Labor Agreements and Community Workforce Goals Councilors emphasize the importance of PLAs for local job opportunities and oversight.

Salem's City Council is taking a bold step towards equitable job opportunities with Project Labor Agreements, but will they ensure diverse representation in the workforce?

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#SalemCityEssexCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #CommunityInvolvement #LocalEmployment #EquitableWorkforce

Trenton Residents Advocate for Local Employment at Trenton Water Works Trenton residents push for local job priority at Water Works and value community ownership.

Trenton residents are demanding that jobs at Trenton Water Works prioritize locals, sparking heated debates over community ownership and control.

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#TrentonMercerCounty #NJ #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #CommunityOwnership #UtilityManagement #TrentonWaterWorks

Bourbon County Officials Address IT Issues and Safety Training Updates Commissioners discuss IT support challenges and recent safety training for public works employees.

Tensions boiled over at the Bourbon County Commission meeting as officials clashed over local hiring practices and the controversial reliance on an out-of-state IT firm.

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#BourbonCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ITSupport #LocalEmployment #BourbonCountyLocalJobs

A group of people standing around a long wooden table in a bright room, listening to James Firth MP. near an orange health and wellbeing support poster.

James Frith MP shaking hands with a woman in a black dress outside a building with informational posters on the window.

Group of diverse professionals standing in front of building with Ingeus branding, inside a shopping center, posing for a team photo.

🎉 We hosted Pathways to Work at Bury Neighbourhub with James Frith MP, Bury Council & Bury Works—bringing local services together to support residents into work. A great example of community collaboration in action! 🤝 #LocalEmployment #BuryCouncil

City Begins Local Development Project Near State Street Completion City initiated first phase of local hiring development project adjacent to State Street improvements.

New Haven County is kicking off an ambitious community development project that promises to bring 147 new affordable housing units and boost local employment!

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#NewHavenCounty #CT #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #CommunityDevelopment #NewHavenCountyCommunity #AffordableHousing

Enbridge updates on Ridgeline Natural Gas Pipeline Project and construction timeline Enbridge expects pipeline construction to begin by late 2023 after regulatory approvals.

The Ridgeline National Natural Gas Pipeline Project is set to transform Putnam County, bringing new jobs and significant environmental changes—are you ready for what’s coming?

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#PutnamCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #CommunityDevelopment #EnvironmentalSustainability

Local Business Leaders Advocate for Union Labor in Michigan City Project Business leaders emphasize local union labor inclusion for growth opportunities in Michigan City.

A groundbreaking initiative in Michigan City could bring a wave of job opportunities and economic growth by prioritizing local union labor!

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#MichiganCityLaPorteCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #MichiganCityEconomy #CommunityEngagement #LocalEmployment #EconomicDevelopment

Rappahannock Ford Power plans Virginia data center amid concerns over water and electricity Caroline County officials address water and power issues related to new data center project.

Caroline County is facing pivotal changes as discussions on foreign-owned data centers reveal concerns about power, water usage, and local employment opportunities.

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#CarolineCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #CarolineCountyDataCenters #LocalEmployment #EnergyManagement #WaterResources

East Ridge Board Approves JDH Company's $3.2M Retail Roofing Development The Board of Regents approves JDH Company's retail roofing business on Oakdale Drive.

A new $3.2 million development by JDH Company is set to transform East Ridge, promising economic growth and local job opportunities after nearly three decades!

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#EastRidgeHamiltonCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #EconomicGrowth #CommunityEngagement #LocalEmployment

Danville School Board Questions Utilization of Non-Local Psychiatrist Staff School board discusses concerns over hiring practices for psychiatrist support staff.

The Danville School Board is grappling with community concerns over hiring a non-local psychiatrist while prioritizing quality mental health services for students.

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#IL #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthServices #LocalEmployment #CommunityConcerns

Kankakee Committee Evaluates Local Labor in $6M Construction Project Bid Committee discusses local labor requirements and competitive bidding in KCC construction project.

Kankakee County is at a crossroads as board members debate the future of local labor in a $6 million construction project that could reshape the community's economy.

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#KankakeeCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #CompetitiveBidding #EconomicHealth

Brimfield Board discusses township growth and construction costs amid rising employee count Brimfield Township reports growth while managing construction overages and employee expansion.

Brimfield Township is balancing growth and fiscal responsibility while navigating potential construction cost overages—how will this shape the community's future?

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#OH #CitizenPortal #LocalEmployment #FiscalResponsibility #CommunityGrowth

Fort Bend County officials propose new industrial development district with taxation powers Senators discuss Fort Bend's new plan to create an industrial development district for growth.

Fort Bend County is on the brink of a game-changing proposal that could transform its economic landscape by creating an industrial development district with the power to levy taxes for growth.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #TaxReform #LocalEmployment #FortBendCountyIndustry

Ketchikan Assembly postpones library fee resolution and supports local hire at Shipyard Assembly delays library fee resolution to June and prioritizes local workers at Ketchikan Shipyard.

Ketchikan Assembly is taking bold steps to ease financial burdens for residents and boost local employment—could this be the turning point for our community?

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#KetchikanGatewayBorough #AK #CitizenPortal #KetchikanGateway #CommunitySupport #LocalEmployment #HousingInitiatives

White Duck Taco Chattanooga applies for beer permit at 1519 Macaulay Avenue White Duck Taco Chattanooga seeks to sell beer and plans to hire 40 staff.

Chattanooga's culinary scene is about to get a flavorful twist as White Duck Taco prepares to bring vibrant dining and local employment to the heart of the city!

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#ChattanoogaCityHamiltonCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #ResponsibleService #CulinaryInnovation #LocalEmployment

Alaska legislates new contract terms with Marathon for oil refinery operations Alaska introduces flexible contract options with Marathon to enhance state oil refinery support.

Alaska is shaking up its refining sector with new flexible contract terms for Marathon Oil that could reshape the state's economic future!

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#AK #CitizenPortal #AlaskaRefining #EconomicStability #EnergyProduction #LocalEmployment

HR Director Carney invites candidates to Athens job fair on March 21 Carney emphasizes professionalism and enthusiasm for various county job openings at job fair.

Columbia County's Job Fair on March 21 is your chance to connect with local employers and land a career that offers growth and stability!

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#ColumbiaCounty #GA #CareerDevelopment #CitizenPortal #ColumbiaCountyJobs #LocalEmployment

Anchorage designers advocate for Senate Bill 54 to enhance interior design registration Committee hears strong support for SB 54 to register interior designers in Alaska.

Senate Bill 54 is set to revolutionize Alaska's design landscape by empowering local interior designers and boosting economic growth—could this be the change the industry has been waiting for?

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#AK #AlaskaDesigners #ProfessionalRegistration #LocalEmployment #EconomicOpportunity

Kane County leaders consider makers fair to promote local manufacturing talents County officials discuss organizing a makers fair to showcase local inventions and products.

Kane County is buzzing with exciting plans to showcase local talent and support veterans through a vibrant makers fair!

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#KaneCounty #IL #VeteranSupport #LocalEmployment #KaneCountyJobs #CommunityInnovation #CitizenPortal