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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects to lower energy bills, generate new income, create jobs, and strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are being funded by...
When business schools nurture their relationships with local business communities, students and organizations benefit—all to the advantage of local talent pools and regional economies. The relationship is not a one-way street, however. It’s reliant on businesses reciprocating and participating in a business school’s initiatives.Business schools as catalysts for regional development...
STATE OF THE STATES 2024
Feb 4 2024Among the themes to emerge across the 50 state legislatures and governor’s offices over the past year is how to attract funding from a family of major federal programs toting hundreds of billions of dollars in funds. The various challenges and grants follow closely behind Recovery Act funds for which...
AI 101 for Site Selection
Feb 4 2024Selecting the right location is one of the most important decisions a business can make. This process requires the comprehensive analysis of a host of critical factors. An increasingly key factor that site selection professionals must consider is speed — companies prefer the shortest-possible but still thorough site selection process...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) official beef quality grading and certification. The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef, developed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), matches simple technology...
SANTA FE — Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai and as highlighted in the 2024 State of the State Address delivered earlier this week, the New Mexico Environment Department today released a Request for Information (RFI) related the strategic water...
First 2024 Job Training Awards Announced
Jan 18 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has kicked off 2024 Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) awards by approving over $1.3 million in funding to support the workforce training of 87 New Mexicans in various aspects of the program, Acting Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Mark...
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and executives from Calgon Carbon Corporation announced today that the company is expanding to New Mexico through an asset purchase of its new Bloomfield location.The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has finalized an agreement with Calgon Carbon. Headquartered in Pennsylvania with a parent...
Fourteen New Mexico companies have been approved for funding through the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) for November and December of 2023, Acting Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark announced. Eight companies were approved for training funds in November and six others in December.Companies seeking training funds...
6 predictions for workplaces in 2024
Dec 28 2023We’re embarking on a journey into the uncharted territories of corporate evolution because we’ve been living in a world of constant disruption since 2020, starting with the remote work experiment and flowing to all the “great” and “quiet” workplace trends. So, what’s on the horizon for 2024? Here are six...
Technology’s Influence on Workforce Development
Dec 25 2023The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated into high gear this year, catalyzed by the splash made by ChatGPT when it gained 100 million users within two months of launching. Since then, AI has become the latest focus for industry leaders looking to capitalize on the promise of productivity it...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is marking the end of 2023 by highlighting on-the-ground projects and partnerships that are building economic prosperity for farmers, families, and communities nationwide. Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda – and its record investments in rural America – USDA has been able...
Companies have a long list of factors to consider before building a new facility or expanding operations. How much available land is there? Are there utilities nearby to power the site? What’s the closest interstate and port to move our goods? But as unemployment rates have steadily dropped in the...
As she nears retirement age, 58-year-old Michelle Whiffen isn’t thinking about stopping work cold turkey. The director of client services at recruitment marketing firm HireClix says she’s reached the fun part of her career—a time when she feels more autonomous and valued—and appreciates a new program called “flextirement” that will...
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded San Juan County $59,800,000 in grant money for U.S. Highway 64 improvements.The grant was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver funds to make sure New Mexicans have safe, reliable roads and infrastructure,” U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández...
Best Tourism Videos for 2024
Dec 11 2023If a picture is worth a thousand words, then each minute of the best tourism videos for 2024 are worth almost 2 million. At Golden Shovel, we use videos for good reason—the combination of visuals, music, and narration distills a city’s essence into just a few minutes.Top 6 Best Tourism...
Workforce development stands at the heart of any region’s economic vitality. It is the cornerstone on which businesses, industries, and communities build their future. In the age of AI and advanced technology, leveraging AI for workforce development has become an option and a strategic imperative for EDOs.AI in Skills Gap...
Six months ago, Anshita Verma was sending out a handful of job applications a day. Now, the 26-year-old data scientist is sending out 10 to 15 daily, and she says it’s all thanks to artificial intelligence tools.“Instead of taking 30 minutes to fill out an application, it might take me...
This new cement could become America’s next big bumper crop and help save the world as we know it
Dec 10 2023The Bio-Block Spiral is a small, short wall, but it may be a bulwark against a giant threat: climate change. The curved, mud-colored structure is part of the current Chicago Architecture Biennial, entitled “Rehearsing the Future.” Unlike the artists’ installations filling the city’s downtown exhibit halls, the Bio-Block Spiral rises...
For more than a century, artists have flocked to New Mexico not only to find inspiration but also to settle and become part of the community.The arts sector continues to be a strong economic driver.According to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study, conducted by Americans for the Arts, arts...
Best Economic Development Websites for 2024
Dec 8 2023In the dynamic landscape of economic development, a digital presence that is both innovative and effective is crucial. As we step into 2024, we’ve curated a list of Best Economic Development Websites that embody excellence in design, functionality, and strategic communication. These platforms, representing diverse regions and industries, have set...
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) awarded $10 million in Capital Outlay funding to 11 community revitalization projects in affiliated NMMS Districts. The NMMS Capital Outlay program funds public infrastructure upgrades in targeted public investment areas to positively impact...
Business owners and homeowners in northwestern New Mexico have a chance to join San Juan County’s first solar co-op to purchase individual solar installations at a lower group price.The co-op will also be looking for installers to set up or expand solar energy systems. Requests for proposals are expected to...
Justyn Vogel, co-owner of Enchantment Equitreks, said her business last year was at 90% capacity — its best year in its roughly 10 years of existence.Vogel runs the business with her mom, Mel Graham, in Edgewood, where the two offer horse-riding trips that span six to eight days across New...