Calgary Rises in the Ranks as a Top Tech Talent City

*This piece first appeared in the Calgary Economic Development newsroom on July 14, 2021, written by Michelle Seto, Communications Specialist.

Calgary recorded double-digit growth in tech talent and total tech jobs over the past five years, rising six spots to 28th place among the Top 50 North American markets…

Defense Contractor Renews TexAmericas Center Lease and Expands Operations

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies that serves the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and defense industries, has signed two new lease agreements with TexAmericas Center to accommodate the company’s expansion.
 The lease agreements will provide additional industrial and office…

PA Manufacturer Expanding into Indian River County

The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Office is delighted to announce that Diamond Drinks, a Pennsylvania-based contract beverage manufacturer, is expanding its operations into Indian River County.

In business since 1985, the company produces many nationally known private label brands in a wide range of customized…

Kansas City Announces $1B in New Capital Investment, 3,700+ Jobs

KC attracted manufacturing, eCommerce and distribution companies including Urban Outfitters, Chewy and Walmart in the last 12 months

The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) announced that the Kansas City region attracted 13 manufacturing, distribution and professional services companies in the last 12 months that will invest more than $1…

HudsonAlpha Scientists Named Among the World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers for Seventh Year Running

Three scientists from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology were named to the annual Highly Cited Researchers™ 2020 list from Clarivate. The list identifies scientists and social scientists who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. Their…