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#community-engagement
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
19 hours ago

Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.
Social justice
#infrastructure
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World

DP World will redevelop Tartous port with an $800m investment, marking a strategic step towards modernizing Syria's logistics infrastructure and enhancing its economic potential.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

County supervisor hosting July 31 meeting on Cupertino cement plant

Cupertino residents are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, July 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center regarding the Lehigh/Heidelberg Cement Plant.
San Francisco
#retirement
#higher-education
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Free community college tuition program opens for students majoring in applied sciences, health and engineering

fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Free community college tuition program opens for students majoring in applied sciences, health and engineering

fromFingerlakes1.com
6 days ago

Empire Access, Yates County team up for fiber internet push | Fingerlakes1.com

Empire Access has partnered with Yates County to apply for federal funding to expand high-speed fiber internet access, targeting USDA ReConnect program grants to improve broadband service.
Digital life
#us-africa-relations
#local-business
#luxury-resort
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Vietnam courting Trump family with luxury golf course? DW 05/28/2025

Vietnam is fostering a luxury resort partnership with Trump's family business amidst trade tensions with the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Vietnam courting Trump family with luxury golf course? DW 05/28/2025

Vietnam is fostering a luxury resort partnership with Trump's family business amidst trade tensions with the U.S.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC mayoral hopefuls, Cuomo, Sliwa, Tilson, lay out their vision for Staten Island

Candidates for Mayor of NYC presented their visions at an economic conference on Staten Island.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

BREAKING: City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning as state begins to consider gaming licenses * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC mayoral hopefuls, Cuomo, Sliwa, Tilson, lay out their vision for Staten Island

Candidates for Mayor of NYC presented their visions at an economic conference on Staten Island.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

BREAKING: City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning as state begins to consider gaming licenses * Brooklyn Paper

fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is threatening to upend multi-billion dollar investments promising thousands of new jobs for a Georgia town

Those companies came and it gave us a completely different type of industry and manufacturing for our community, suggesting the transformative potential of these investments.
US politics
#job-creation
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
US politics

Addabbo praises start of downstate casino license process, calls for transparency and economic focus - QNS

fromQNS
2 weeks ago
US politics

Addabbo praises start of downstate casino license process, calls for transparency and economic focus - QNS

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it

In the depths of this poisoned pit, lies the paradox of Panguna: the reviled foreign project now holds hope for Bougainville's unity, prosperity, and freedom.
Agriculture
#natural-gas
#new-york
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Resorts World officially submits $5.5B bid to expand Queens casino into full-scale resort - QNS

fromQNS
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Resorts World officially submits $5.5B bid to expand Queens casino into full-scale resort - QNS

fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Mayor Lee appoints environmental, union, and business leaders to Oakland port board

Wong will finish out the term of Yui Hay Lee, while Muhammad will replace Michael Colbruno, the board's current president and member for 12 years.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in the Bay Area, and nationwide

In the Bay Area, the growing senior population contrasts with a stagnant youth population, raising concerns for economic development and community sustainability.
East Bay (California)
#san-jose
#doug-ford
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand' | CBC News

#remote-work
Toronto startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This City Struck Gold-by Paying Workers To Move There

Tulsa Remote successfully attracts remote workers, boosting local economy and job growth with a $10,000 incentive.
Over 3,500 people relocated to Tulsa since 2018, leading to significant economic benefits.
fromForbes
2 months ago
Remote teams

The Philippines Is Launching A Digital Nomad Visa-Here's What Remote Workers Need To Know

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

This Southern city is paying people thousands of dollars to move there - with the National Quilt Museum as its claim to fame

Toronto startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This City Struck Gold-by Paying Workers To Move There

Tulsa Remote successfully attracts remote workers, boosting local economy and job growth with a $10,000 incentive.
Over 3,500 people relocated to Tulsa since 2018, leading to significant economic benefits.
fromForbes
2 months ago
Remote teams

The Philippines Is Launching A Digital Nomad Visa-Here's What Remote Workers Need To Know

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

This Southern city is paying people thousands of dollars to move there - with the National Quilt Museum as its claim to fame

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

State official talks tariffs, jobs, economy with San Jose business leaders

About a month or two ago, the Trump administration certified all 13 regional plans for economic development in California, bolstering our efforts to develop tailored economic strategies.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Simbi Wabote's Blueprint: How African Oil Nations Can Build Effective Local Content Frameworks

"A lot of these countries, particularly African countries, come to study what we have done in Nigeria..."
Online Community Development
#education
#international-relations
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

President outlines the Trump Doctrine: Prosperity equals peace - for the entire world

Trump's speech in Riyadh outlines a doctrine prioritizing economic prosperity and development over traditional democratic values.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

President outlines the Trump Doctrine: Prosperity equals peace - for the entire world

Trump's speech in Riyadh outlines a doctrine prioritizing economic prosperity and development over traditional democratic values.
#brooklyn-marine-terminal
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Locals Want to Nix Luxury Towers in Marine Terminal Update

The upgrade to Brooklyn Marine Terminal includes affordable housing and modernization, but faces community concerns over transparency and engagement.
#austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Jobs and redevelopment take center stage in annual economic development report - Austin Monitor

The Economic Development Department supported over 27,000 jobs and invested over $54 million in fiscal year 2024.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Survey says Austin could benefit from promoting historic structures - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin is surveying historic sites to preserve heritage and boost tourism.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Jobs and redevelopment take center stage in annual economic development report - Austin Monitor

The Economic Development Department supported over 27,000 jobs and invested over $54 million in fiscal year 2024.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point Bronx Times

The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge will be replaced with a marine terminal to improve transportation and health in Hunts Point.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gilroy budget sets up passion-filled flashpoint over fate of parks

Our parks are in disrepair, said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Luis Ramirez, who noted that over the years the parks and recreation staff had shrunk from its own division to a shadow of its former self. I'm glad we're putting a flashlight on it It's overdue and it's much needed.
SF parents
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can tourism help Laos escape poverty? DW 06/03/2025

"Luang Prabang saw a staggering 162% increase in visitors year over year as of April 2025, attracting over 2 million tourists, exceeding the initial target."
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Aliens, asteroid mining and Mars births? Royal Society envisions next 50 years in space

"Future advances in reusable rockets and spaceplanes may pave the way for factories that make products feasible only in microgravity and larger-scale facilities for constructing spacecraft that could never launch from Earth."
UK news
#investment
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

IBM is supercharging its quantum computer efforts as part of a major five-year investment in U.S. tech

IBM to invest $150 billion in U.S. tech manufacturing and R&D over five years, focusing on quantum computers.
Investment aims to enhance American manufacturing and maintain leadership in advanced computing.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greece is booming again. This time, will it last? | Paul Taylor

Greece's Ellinikon project is a symbol of hope and criticism, highlighting its economic progress versus concerns about inequality and elite investment.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

IBM is supercharging its quantum computer efforts as part of a major five-year investment in U.S. tech

IBM to invest $150 billion in U.S. tech manufacturing and R&D over five years, focusing on quantum computers.
Investment aims to enhance American manufacturing and maintain leadership in advanced computing.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greece is booming again. This time, will it last? | Paul Taylor

Greece's Ellinikon project is a symbol of hope and criticism, highlighting its economic progress versus concerns about inequality and elite investment.
#sustainability
fromDyoCit
1 month ago
Travel

The Transformative Power of Tourism: Exploring the World, Enriching Lives - DyoCit

Travel
fromDyoCit
1 month ago

The Transformative Power of Tourism: Exploring the World, Enriching Lives - DyoCit

Tourism connects people and cultures globally while creating economic opportunities and fostering cultural exchange, despite challenges to sustainability and authenticity.
#natural-resources
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Bakerloo Line upgrade and extension has overwhelming London-wide support, survey shows

As the third-largest employer in Lewisham, we know first-hand the difference better transport links will make for our students, our staff and the many local businesses we work with.
London food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. Senate backs local control of liquor licenses

The proposed budget amendment would empower cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish their own limits on liquor licenses, departing from restrictive Prohibition-era laws.
Boston food
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Hunter Communications to Expand Fiber Network to Salem, Oregon

Reliable, high-speed internet is essential for today's digital landscape, and our expansion into Salem reflects our commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity for all.
Portland
#legislation
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Special session ahead for Chiefs, Royals stadiums

Missouri's governor seeks special legislative session for incentives to keep Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas.
Economic development focuses on stadium funding and tax incentives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Special session ahead for Chiefs, Royals stadiums

Missouri's governor seeks special legislative session for incentives to keep Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas.
Economic development focuses on stadium funding and tax incentives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Power Moves: A Community Organization is Calling the Shots in One of Portland's Oldest Neighborhoods

Old Town Portland is undergoing significant redevelopment, driven largely by the Old Town Community Association's influence and new business initiatives.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Small businesses are the heart of Manhattan. We're making sure they thrive. | amNewYork

The Small Business Booster Loan Program is a zero-interest loan fund designed to meet small business owners where they are.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

New Courtyard by Marriott in Pittsburg expected to boost local economy

The new Courtyard by Marriott in Pittsburg reflects the city's commitment to boosting tourism and supporting local businesses, according to city leaders.
Pittsburgh Steelers
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

A Pennsylvania city bet on DEI. Can it survive the Trump era?

DEI initiatives in Erie, PA, face political division despite aiding minority-owned businesses, highlighting ongoing national debates on diversity and funding.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Cruise giant Carnival unveils site of global HQ campus in Miami-Dade

As the world's largest cruise company, there is no better place for us to be based than Miami - the cruise capital of the world.
Miami food
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario will 'suit up' to fight against possible 100% U.S. tariffs on films, minister says | CBC News

Ontario is fighting a proposed 100% tariff on foreign films to protect its film industry.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention | CBC News

Ontario proposes to streamline environmental approvals to enhance economic growth, raising concerns about potential impacts on species at risk.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Caution surrounds planned DRC-Rwanda peace agreement DW 04/30/2025

"We are discussing how to build new regional economic value chains that link our countries, including with American private sector investment," Nduhungirehe said.
Russo-Ukrainian War
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