http://news.prlog.org/tag/economic-development/economic development - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12143773-state-local-government-and-business-leaders-celebrate-medc-success.htmlMEDC Plans an Urban Walking Area and a Boost to Sports Tourism http://www.prlog.org/12143741-four-directors-appointed-to-greenville-sc-economic-development-board.htmlGreenville (S.C.) County Council has appointed business leaders Marshall Franklin, Dr. Tom Quantrille, Mary Ann Pires and Hunter Howard, Jr. to serve three-year terms on the economic development organization's Board of Directors. http://www.prlog.org/12135777-brossman-presents-social-media-vision-for-pamlico-cc-and-oriental-tourism-board.htmlMore than 30 small business owners gathered on May 9 at the Town Hall in Oriental, a Pamlico County town known as The Sailing Capital of North Carolina, for a three-hour seminar on how to “Use Social Media to Market and Transform Your Community.”... http://www.prlog.org/12133877-global-product-management-talk-on-value-innovation-works-in-upstate-new-york.htmlMichael V. Franchell, Executive Director, Community Based Business Incubator Center (CBBIC), Discusses Implementation Of The Value Innovation Works In Upstate New York http://www.prlog.org/12127737-colorado-waterjet-is-colorado-companies-to-watch-finalist.htmlPrecision manufacturer implements new processes to meet customer needs http://www.prlog.org/12123516-biz-week-seminars-feature-web-success-with-martin-brossman.htmlThis week is packed with opportunity for small business owners to get a competitive edge by attending their choice of 3 free seminars in Franklin and Bryson City, offered by Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center. http://www.prlog.org/12116916-professional-translations-service-joins-youngstown-warren-regional-chamber.htmlBusinesses in the Mahoning and Shenango Valley now have a local resource to grow globally. All Clear Translations has moved into the area and joined the Regional Chamber. http://www.prlog.org/12110459-robin-mccaffrey-of-mesa-is-appointed-principal-emeritus.htmlLandscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm appoints Robin McCaffrey Principal... http://www.prlog.org/12109474-gldpartners-to-attend-multimodal-uk-in-april-and-unveil-new-competitiveness-tool.htmlTrevor Shaw and Adam Wasserman will be in Birmingham April 23rd - 24th to attend the important UK/European Logistics and Trade event. http://www.prlog.org/12107552-south-dekalb-business-associations-economic-development-bus-tour.htmlSouth DeKalb Business Association’s (SDBA) Economic Development Bus Tour to feature political officials, business leaders, South DeKalb businesses, real estate professionals and an economic development... http://www.prlog.org/12101207-john-delikanakis-named-to-the-board-of-trustees-of-las-vegas-global-economic-alliance.htmlSnell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that John Delikanakis, a partner in the Las Vegas office, has joined the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), Southern Nevada’s economic development agency formerly known as the... http://www.prlog.org/12099742-michele-klugman-resnick-promoted-to-sullivan-county-partnership-vice-president.html- Bridgeville, N.Y. - The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development recently announced the promotion of Michele Klugman Resnick to the position of vice president. Klugman Resnick also serves as the Partnership’s director of marketing. http://www.prlog.org/12095903-pow-wow-marketing-named-official-text-message-provider-for-national-res-2013.htmlLas Vegas, Nevada - March 11, 2013 – POW WOW MARKETING, (powwowmarketing.com) a 100% Native American-owned company, was named the “official” text message provider for National RES 2013 (National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development)... http://www.prlog.org/12084816-educare-early-childhood-development-center-will-serve-winnebago-tribe-of-nebraska.htmlThe New Markets Tax Credit program helped close the financing gap for the first Educare Early Childhood Development Center in Indian Country. http://www.prlog.org/12077717-flagler-county-chamber-to-host-think-flagler-first-lunch-feb-15-with-jacob-oliva.htmlThe Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates and Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity will cohost a “Think Flagler First” lunch Friday, Feb. 15 at 12 noon, with registration beginning at 11:30AM. http://www.prlog.org/12077429-new-markets-tax-credit-program-helps-bring-broadband-services-to-rural-alaskan-residents.htmlThousands more Alaskans will have access to broadband services as GCI’s TERRA-NW project moves its way up the northwest coast, thanks in part to NMTC financing provided by Travois New Markets, a nationally certified Community Development Entity. http://www.prlog.org/12076487-edc-vc-announces-new-board-leadership.htmlVentura County Supervisor Kathy Long will serve as the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County’s 2013 board chair with Sim Tang-Paradis of City National Bank as vice chair. http://www.prlog.org/12074803-four-travois-team-members-promoted-to-new-positions.htmlTravois Holdings, Inc. promoted four team members to new positions at the beginning of 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12070997-city-of-north-port-plans-for-next-phase-of-development-and-future-growth.htmlThe City of North Port’s Economic Development Division today announced an update to its Economic Development Strategic Plan, outlining clear goals to guide the city’s economic development activities over the next five years. http://www.prlog.org/12064193-counselors-of-real-estate-appoint-associate-editor.htmlOwen M. Beitsch, Ph.D., CRE, Senior Director of Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc. (RERC), has been appointed Associate Editor of Real Estate Issues (REI). http://www.prlog.org/12062416-new-minnewaukan-public-school-open-to-students-thanks-to-new-markets-tax-credit-financing.htmlGrand opening celebration is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 http://www.prlog.org/12059831-hbcu-cdac-board-elects-new-board-members.htmlMembership Elects Three New Directors Representing Winston-Salem State University, Hinds Community College and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff http://www.prlog.org/12059657-scottmadden-insight-fostering-economic-development-gt-cooperative-strategic-priority.htmlA framework for sustained action to improve economic health in member communities http://www.prlog.org/12054709-greater-akron-chamber-offers-consumers-more-ways-to-save-money-with-new-app-save-local-now.htmlThe Greater Akron Chamber is excited to introduce our mobile app, Save Local Now™. Save Local Now™ is a platform for chambers to help local businesses grow by placing self-promotion in their hands and delivering it to their customers. http://www.prlog.org/12036131-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-affordable-housing-complex.htmlThe City of Raleigh, Wake County, and Passage Home will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, December 4th at 10:00 am for the new Coleman Street Multi-Family Housing complex to be constructed at 1002 Coleman Street in Raleigh, NC. http://www.prlog.org/12034898-defiance-county-ed-continues-partnering-with-weda-to-promote-and-attract-new-jobs-for-defiance-cty.htmlDefiance County Economic Development has chosen to continue its 7 year relationship with the World Economic Development Alliance, a corporate site selection and economic development consulting firm, to recruit new businesses in Defiance Cty, Ohio. http://www.prlog.org/12025318-2012-monterey-bay-regional-economic-forum-public-private-partnership-award-recipients.htmlJust Announced! On Novemeber 8th 2012, the Monterey County Business Council annoucned the Annual Economic Development Public-Private Partnership Awards http://www.prlog.org/12024952-3000-acre-heart-of-north-carolina-megapark-project-is-moving-forward.htmlThe Heart of North Carolina MegaPark project to develop a corporate / industrial park from 3,000 acres in central North Carolina's Interstate 73/74 corridor is moving forward. This Park will be a versatile and competitive industrial location. http://www.prlog.org/12024466-travois-new-markets-provides-financing-to-new-mexico-and-hawaii-projects.htmlTravois New Markets, a nationally certified Community Development Entity (CDE) headquartered in Kansas City, recently closed New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) economic development projects with U.S. Bank and the Indion Group. http://www.prlog.org/12019108-world-bicycle-relief-announced-its-2012-year-end-fundraising-campaign-the-solution.htmlThe campaign highlights the significance of supporting World Bicycle Relief to equip individuals and communities in developing countries with bicycles as a solution for improving access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity. http://www.prlog.org/12014695-global-corporate-xpansion-wwwgcxmagcom-debuts-new-look.htmlExpanding businesses now have a single online location to find answers to pressing site selection related questions. http://www.prlog.org/12014244-genesee-lapeer-shiawassee-and-st-clair-counties-join-forces-for-first-69-trade-corridor-summit.htmlI-69 International Trade Corridor Regional Summit Leaders Discuss Export, Agriculture and Transportation http://www.prlog.org/12012569-nvbcc-announces-2012-business-awards-and-2013-economic-forecast-118.htmlThe Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of its 2012 business honors, who will receive the awards at NVBCC's Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 8 at 8:00-9:30 am at The Waterford, 6715 Commerce St, Springfield, VA. http://www.prlog.org/12000053-navajo-owned-renewable-energy-business-partners-with-humless-on-the-navajo-nation.htmlWindow Rock, AZ (October 12, 2012) – Big Navajo Energy (BNE), a Utah-based renewable energy company, announces it is a 100-percent Navajo owned-and-operated company focused on the development and deployment of efficient power generation technology. http://www.prlog.org/11998184-us-ontario-knowledge-exchange-focuses-on-collaboratin-to-strengthen-local-workforces.htmlWorkforce and economic development experts from both sides of the border are putting their heads together Oct. 15-18 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at a Knowledge Exchange to tackle the challenge of getting people and jobs connected. http://www.prlog.org/11996073-world-trade-center-st-louis-presents-local-leaders-with-awards-announces-immigration-and-asia-init.htmlAnnual luncheon addressed more than 650 business, civic and community leaders on timely international issues affecting globally growing companies http://www.prlog.org/11984605-economic-development-software-company-unveiling-product-suite-at-iedc-convention.htmlSite Selector Pro, software developed for use in economic development, will be unveiling its new products at the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Annual Convention, taking place September 30th through October 2nd in Houston, TX. http://www.prlog.org/11976523-rbi-announces-crr-cut-of-25-bps.htmlNew Delhi, September 17, 2012: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut in the cash reserve ratio (CRR), a move that is expected to release Rs 17,000 crore of primary liquidity into the system. http://www.prlog.org/11975403-abraham-to-lead-michigan-state-initiative-to-build-new-companies-from-research-ideas.htmlBrian M. Abraham has been named to lead Spartan Innovations, L3C, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Foundation focused on launching sustainable start-up companies from Michigan State University’s research innovations. http://www.prlog.org/11944460-dr-gwendolyn-goldsby-grant-to-speak-at-the-women-leaders-entrepreneurs-summit.htmlDr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant will speak at the “Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs Summit and Business Expo” In Newark, New Jersey http://www.prlog.org/11943259-history-city-founded-by-slaves-undergoes-resurgence-during-its-second-century.htmlMound Bayou, the first American city founded by former slaves, is preparing for the opening of the Taborian Urgent Care Center. The Center will be a partnership between the City of Mound Bayou and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. http://www.prlog.org/11943025-cra-grant-helps-recycling-industry-company-complete-delray-beach-headquarters.htmlRecycling-industry company REPCO Services, LLC is relocating its corporate headquarters to Delray Beach, Fla. A grant from the Delray Beach CRA helps fund unexpected costs encountered during the renovation project. http://www.prlog.org/11925655-12th-annual-indian-country-affordable-housing-economic-development-conference-coming-soon.htmlTheme is “Building Healthy Communities,” Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills to share his story http://www.prlog.org/11911585-florida-power-light-company-partners-with-food-distributor-cheney-brothers-to-support-300-jobs.htmlFlorida Power & Light Company's special discounted economic development rate will help Cheney Brothers Inc., launch a $100 million distribution center in Charlotte County that will eventually employ about 300 people when it's fully operational. http://www.prlog.org/11906877-repocastcom-invests-in-flint-creates-new-jobs.htmlRepocast.com, an affiliate of Miedema Auctioneering & Appraisals, Inc. has announced plans to expand the business and move to a new, larger location in Flint. Two million dollar investment, up to 100 jobs. http://www.prlog.org/11895562-genetec-global-technologies-expanding-operations-in-greenville-county-sc.htmlGenetec Technology Automation will expand in Greenville County, SC by opening a new operation, investing $1.2 million investment and generating 160 new jobs. http://www.prlog.org/11884782-startkcs-startfest-draws-more-than-200-investors-to-kansas-city-entrepreneur-showcase.htmlThe event space in the Downtown Underground was filled with Kansas City entrepreneurs pitching their ideas and investors looking to spot the next big thing at the Spring StartFest hosted by StartKC. http://www.prlog.org/11877196-entrepreneurs-get-shot-at-pitching-their-idea-to-kansas-city-area-investors-at-startfest.htmlBusiness startups from around the Kansas City metro will come together on May 24th for a chance to pitch their business idea to area investors and business leaders in hopes of making a connection that will launch them into their own business. http://www.prlog.org/11877105-community-led-entrepreneurship-program-hosts-launch-event.htmlThe Blue Springs EDC together with several local business leaders officially kicked off the new Grow Blue Springs initiative connecting entrepreneurs with resources to start new businesses in the area. http://www.prlog.org/11869917-new-directors-appointed-to-greenville-sc-area-development-corporation-board.htmlFour prominent business leaders have been appointed by Greenville (SC) County Council to three-year terms on the board of the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County.