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National Archives Go Underground
Interior of SubTropolis.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which oversees the management of all federal…
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Addressing the Future of Automation in Today’s Workforce
Josh Hundt, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The global marketplace is continuing to evolve through automation, requiring businesses and workforce alike to remain flexible in this ever-changing economic environment. As the demand for high-tech engineering and manufacturing talent continues to grow…

Fidelity National Information Systems (FIS) Announcement Solidifies Jacksonville as SE Fintech Hub
FIS has just announced an expansion to its headquarter operations in Jacksonville, FL.
This expansion will bring 500 additional high-wage jobs to the region and a capital investment of $150 million with the construction of a new 300,000 square foot headquarters along downtown Jacksonville’s riverfront. These additional…

Dutchess County, NY Celebrates Manufacturing Day
Celebrating Manufacturing Day in October, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business recognized the county’s history in manufacturing and innovative thinking. The county is leading the way in training manufacturing talent to ensure industry growth.
More than 7,000 workers are currently in the manufacturing sector in Dutchess, of which 68…

S.C. I-77 Alliance Announces
New Level of Local Data Access via Recruit v4.5
The economic development websites of the five counties comprising the South Carolina I-77 Alliance now offer a powerful new level of intuitive, local data reporting capabilities.
The S.C. I-77 Alliance is providing this free online resource through…

Quonset: An Economic Powerhouse in Rhode Island
Lifting All Boats Together
“You wouldn’t think that an oyster farm could work next to an industrial port like the Port of Davisville, but it does,” says Steven DePetrillo (left, pointing at location of his oyster farm), owner of Quonset-based Allen Harbor Oyster.
The two-person operation has…