Unemployment rose in 93 NC counties in May 2025, with Edgecombe at 5.3% and Currituck at 2.9%. Statewide, rates hit 3.6%, impacting job markets broadly.
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Nine Michigan cities receive $130,250 in grants to boost downtowns through projects like art installations and community spaces, promoting economic growth.
The ACA announced 25 semifinalists for the 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge, advancing tech in Arizona. Selected from 130, they compete for top 10 spots.
Governor Stein announced that BuildOps will create 291 jobs in Raleigh, investing $771,200. The project will boost the local economy by over $701 million.
Pittston Co-Packers will revitalize a closed facility in Luzerne County, creating 226 jobs and boosting the local economy with a $30M investment.
In 2025, the Shapiro Administration's $1.6M loan initiative aims to foster innovation and job creation in PA, supporting manufacturing growth in three counties.
Nucleus RadioPharma's new Mesa site will create 50 jobs, expanding theranostic manufacturing and boosting the local economy by mid-2026.
Governor Stein announces BSH’s $11M expansion in New Bern, creating 199 jobs, boosting local economic growth, and highlighting North Carolina’s manufacturing prowess.
Cheboygan aims to raise $40k by Jan 14 to build a community dog park, unlocking a matching grant from MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative.
Governor Stein announced AVL USA, Inc.'s new facility in Charlotte will create over 325 jobs, investing $56 million in manufacturing power generator enclosures.