Here are just a few insights in to the world of Economic Development right now. Be sure to reach out to let us know what's going on with you!
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FLORIDA
- Negron Offers Up Scaled-back Everglades Proposal, Tampa Bay Times Blog (April 4, 2017) Senate President Joe Negron proposed a controversial amendment to SB 10, legislation related to building a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee.
GEORGIA
- Georgia, Virginia Ports get OK for Container Gateway Co-op, Railway Age (April 11, 2017) The Federal Maritime Commission has approved an East Coast gateway for containerized cargo.
MARYLAND
- Tax-zone Bill Stalls in Annapolis Again, but Future Looks Brighter, The Herald-Mail (April 4, 2017) Del. Brett Wilson, R-Washington, said he has spoken with members of House Speaker Michael E. Busch's staff about the possibility of passing the legislation next year.
NORTH CAROLINA
- NCAA: North Carolina Now Eligible to Host Events after HB2 Repeal, Charlotte Business Journal (April 4, 2017) The state of North Carolina may once again be able to host a NCAA championship, the governing body of collegiate sports announced.
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Fed Chair Janet Yellen Praises South
Carolina's Apprenticeship Program in Tuesday's
Speech, The Post and Courier
(March 28, 2017)
One of America's top economic officials is praising the state's fast-growing apprenticeship initiative. - South Carolina Solar Business Alliance:
Rep. Tommy Pope Signs on as Co-Sponsor of Renewable Energy Jobs and
Economic Development Bill, Electric Energy
Online (March 28, 2017)
House Speaker Pro Tempore to co-sponsor H.3079, the House version of the Renewable Energy Jobs and Economic Development Bill, which could help to boost solar energy investments in South Carolina. - Blackbaud CTO Mary Beth Westmoreland Named One of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology, Atlanta citybizlist (April 9, 2017) Westmoreland, the CTO of Blackbaud, joined a definitive list of extraordinary female leaders and influencers in the global tech industry.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Why States are Pushing Ahead with Clean
Energy Despite Trump's Embrace of
Coal, The
Conversation (March 29, 2017)
President Trump visited the EPA to sign an executive order rolling back several climate-related regulations implemented over the past eight years.
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