As President Trump visits Alabama, Mercedes invests more in U.S. manufacturing.

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz revealed significant plans to start producing new “core segment” vehicles at its facility in Tuscaloosa by 2027. “Tuscaloosa has played a crucial role for Mercedes-Benz for nearly three decades,” said Ola Kallenius, chairman of the Management Committee at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a logical move to bring additional models to Alabama as […]

Uniti Fiber invests $16.7 million in the region; ‘value lies beneath the ground’

Huntsville’s Growing Momentum Huntsville is undeniably on the rise. As the city continues to draw innovative businesses, exceptional talent, and federal interest, the need for a strong and dependable digital infrastructure becomes even more crucial. Philip Durant, sales manager at Uniti Fiber, emphasizes that fast and reliable connectivity is vital for local businesses to grow, […]

Maricopa County Invests $1M to Bridge 14-Year Life Expectancy Gap

Maricopa County has allocated $1 million to address significant health disparities highlighted by the stark difference in life expectancy rates between south Phoenix and north Scottsdale. The initiative, developed in partnership with Arizona State University, builds on Supervisor Steve Gallardo’s vision for a community services hub to close the 14-year gap in life expectancy between […]

Maricopa County Invests $350,000 in Mesa Community Spaces for Cultural

Maricopa County has its sights set on enhancing Mesa’s community spaces, with the County Board of Supervisors allocating significant funding to revitalize key cultural and educational facilities, a move that will see the Firefighters Memorial, Historical Society and Ideas Museum benefit from these improvements. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved putting $350,000 towards […]

Jefferson County Commission invests $2 million in Coca-Cola’s next Birmingham expansion

On Thursday morning, the Jefferson County Commission passed a $2 million resolution to support Coca-Cola United's new campus in Birmingham's Kingston neighborhood, which will provide economic development assistance for the rehabilitation of the Coca-Cola site. Once renovations are complete, the site will become the new home for Coca-Cola Bottling Company's distribution operations in Birmingham. The […]

News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $2.3 Million for Afford

In a unanimous vote, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement providing a total of $2.3 million in funding to enhance homeownership opportunities in Guadalupe. “Maricopa County is committed to ensuring more families have a permanent, safe and affordable place to call home,” said District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo. “These projects not only […]

Alabama invests $150 million in broadband expansion across 48 counties

Governor Kay Ivey today announced that nearly $150 million in federal funding from the U.S. Treasury has been allocated to 16 Alabama internet service providers to expand high-speed internet to some of the state's 48 counties. did. “High-speed internet service continues to strengthen and expand across the state, and we continue to make the progress […]

Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth

Governor Kay Ivey announced a significant advance in Alabama's economic development strategy by unveiling the allocation of $30 million in grants under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategies Act (SEEDS). This funding is a cornerstone of the Governor's “Game Plan” to accelerate industry-ready site readiness across the state in response to a competitive national […]

Pima County, Ariz. invests in preschool for 1,600 kids

Experts say quality early childhood education contributes to improved social development, health and employment, but it comes at a cost. The Pima County, Arizona Board of Supervisors is investing in the future of its community and providing access to quality early education for children from families who cannot afford the average $800 per month it […]

News Flash • Maricopa County Invests $2M in Opioid Settlemen

Maricopa County will invest approximately $2 million of the opioid settlement in 12 local organizations doing important work to expand prevention and treatment for youth. Add a recovery program. Strengthen harm reduction programs. Enhance processes to smoothly move people from one service to another. “Sadly, this pandemic is impacting more families every day,” said District […]