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SOUTHWESTArizona Public ServicePhoenix, ArizonaKelly Patton, Economic Development Managerwww.aps.comCorporate facility investment: $13.2 billionJobs created: 3,000Population & Territory: 2.7 million across 11 of the Arizona’s 15 countiesHighlights: In 2023, APS Economic Development partnered with Next Move Group to provide tools for communities to address multifaceted economic development needs such as prospecting, talent...
Finding the perfect hire for a senior executive position can take months of searching and interviewing — but that's only half the battle.Without an effective onboarding strategy, you may end up repeating your search in 12-18 months. Whether you let them go for failing to hit their target or they...
The Four Corners Freight Rail Study Team conducted a public meeting Wednesday at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. The public voiced strong opinions in favor and in opposition to the project, which crosses mostly Navajo land.A crowd of around 80 gathered for the Freight Rail Study meeting, conducted...
The airport in your community provides valuable services that are often overlooked. In addition to providing a runway, fuel, and a building, airports can be a hub of economic activity. It is an economic asset with the potential to produce revenue and services for the community.General Aviation FactsGenerates over $150...
Power Provision Is Just the Beginning
Sep 2 2024Each year, via data gathered from an annual questionnaire in addition to our staff’s own research into utilities with active economic development departments, Site Selection recognizes the Top Utilities in economic development based on corporate end-user project activity in their regions.With a few exceptions, job creation totals are down this...
“Space for Earth – Space for All” has been announced as the theme for the STEMarts Lab International Design Challenge, which will be open for submissions to classrooms with students ages 14-20 and requires a drawing that envisions ways space, science and technology can enhance life on Earth.STEMarts Lab is...
An Amazon warehouse is being constructed at 106 S. Browning Parkway in Farmington, but the only mention of Amazon in the 44-page plan is a mock-up of an Amazon sign.The 41,250-square-foot facility is named Project Lobo, and it sits on more than 16 acres. There will be three areas within...
Downtown isn’t just for cities, urban areas or song lyrics anymore. In the realm of economic development, the concept of a "downtown" has become a focal point for communities of all sizes. Far from being limited to major urban centers, downtowns play a significant role in fostering economic growth, cultural...
The Center for Student Careers and Employment at San Juan College has always been around to assist students in job readiness, but it’s the High Demand Work Study program that has given back to the community while also providing students with experience.Last fall, the Career Center received $1 million through...
The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the fifth and final round of FY24 Trails+ Grant recipients to support the growth of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation (OR) workforce and expand equitable access to the outdoors.Awards total $3,203,489 to 17 recipients ranging from $25,000...
Broadband conference promotes collaboration in providing stronger internet for Navajo Nation
Jun 29 2024A regional Broadband Future Conference, organized by Four Corners Economic Development and the Alliance for Navajo Broadband, was held to promote collaboration in providing stronger internet services for the Navajo Nation.The full-day event, which was held Tuesday at San Juan College’s Henderson Fine Arts Center, featured speakers from broad-ranging agencies,...
Transform Your Business and Maximize Profits by Focusing on This Customer Retention Factor
Jun 28 2024Whatever business you're in, repeat customers are your best and most profitable customers. That's true if you're a retailer or restaurant, or a franchisor looking to expand your locations. For restaurants and retailers, it means re-defining success. With so many options available to customers, year-over-year sales growth is too short-term...
4CED Lands Two Precedent-Setting Grants – Stages for Advances in Industrial and Energy Development
Jun 27 2024On a single day late last month, 4CED was notified it is the recipient of two large economic development grants. The grants support 4CED with vital additive funding that will accelerate its strategic plans for attracting new jobs and business to San Juan County.The first grant is for $25,000 from...
USDA Publishes Request for Information on the Production of Biofuel Feedstocks Using Climate-Smart Practices
Jun 26 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information from the public on procedures for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. The input is being collected through a Request for Information to establish voluntary...
USDA and Reinvestment Fund Launch New Program to Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Underserved Communities
Jun 24 2024At the National Rural Grocer’s Summit today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) to increase access to healthy foods in communities underserved by grocery stores. Funding for the new Food Access and Retail...
USDA Announces Enhanced Resources to Support Businesses Interested in Procurement Opportunities
Jun 24 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced resource enhancements designed to simplify and streamline access to contracting information for businesses interested in selling their products and services to USDA. These substantial updates include the addition of new and targeted contracting information on USDA.gov, along with improved functionality that makes...
Tourism can be a powerful engine for economic development, driving revenue, creating jobs, and revitalizing communities. This article explores various strategies and provides real-life examples of successful tourism initiatives that have significantly impacted local economies.Case Studies in Community InvolvementStay-Cation Success in Los Angeles, CALos Angeles has embraced the trend of...
ChatGPT: 5 Prompts To Analyze Business Metrics
Jun 21 2024Analysis is not a department, it’s everyone’s job. For best results, question every decision, every process and those regular tasks in your business that you’ve always done. Make sure every path you take is the best one to take at any given time. No one sleepwalks their way to success...
The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the Economic Development Division (EDD) has partnered with CNM Ingenuity’s ActivateNM to create ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerator, a free business accelerator tailored to established outdoor recreation businesses and startups located in or expanding to New Mexico.The first three weeks of the...
Ramping Up an FDI Attraction Strategy Attracting international investment can seem daunting, especially for economic development organizations (EDOs) new to the endeavor or with limited staffing resources. However, successfully attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to your locale typically provides generous returns. While FDI attraction presents a unique set of challenges, at...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced today that the new Quarterly Economic Summary reports for May 2024 in all 33 counties and statewide are now available on the EDD website.Data is based on matched taxable gross receipts (MTGR), considered the best tax data available to show underlying economic...
The United States dominated global semiconductor production in the 1980s and early 1990s with companies like Intel, IBM, and Texas Instruments leading the way. About 37 percent% of the world’s chip were manufactured in U.S.-located fabrication plants (fabs) in 1990. While most chips and silicon wafers are still designed in...
Site selection seems like a straightforward process. But in reality, it is often complicated by a proliferation of individuals and firms branding themselves as site selectors without the requisite experience or expertise. This saturation has led to a buyer-beware market, where the ease of entry into the profession has diluted...
Middle and high school students are diving into STEM and connected careers through the GenCyber course at San Juan College’s annual Kids Kollege.This year, enrollment at Kids Kollege is between 1,800 and 1,900, a continued rise since 2020 when enrollment was at 31 students, said Liesl Dees, director of the...