The University of Alabama (UA) will use $15.7 million to renovate the AMP Battery Research Center (AMP BRC). Currently in the design phase, bidding for construction is anticipated to begin in April 2025. The construction date has not yet been finalized. The project will renovate more than 8,700 square feet within the Alabama Innovation and […]
A public-private partnership (P3) is working with the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to convene for an annual aerospace and defense symposium. The Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) is announcing the 2025 Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium (MADS) will be held Oct. 22-24 at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi. This year’s symposium will serve […]
The multi-billion-dollar master plan for Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) was approved at a City Council meeting on Jan. 23. The project includes two phases, which will attempt to improve the airport’s infrastructure and support a growing tourism industry, all while maintaining the “unique spirit and hospitality of Palm Springs,” according to Mayor Ron deHarte. […]
The City of Honolulu is looking for a partner to convert an old warehouse into transit-oriented affordable housing. The city recently issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a development firm to help redevelop the Iwilei Industrial Center in downtown Honolulu, which it acquired in January 2024 for $51.5 million. The RFQ submission deadline is […]
Pennsylvania officials have announced a series of reforms to make tech contracting more efficient, pushing to increase competition for state contracts and protect taxpayer dollars from delays and cost overruns. The Office of Administration and Department of General Services (DGS) are collaborating to adopt private-sector practices to make it easier to partner with the state, […]
Columbia is exploring plans for a multimillion-dollar convention center that could generate up to $63.2 million in annual economic output, according to a new feasibility study presented to city officials. The director of Columbia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, Amy Schneider, presented the project’s feasibility study to the City Council on March 3. The study, conducted […]
Across the country, state governors are wielding their budget authority as powerful tools for economic development and disaster recovery. The growing economic influence of states in the federal system is evident as governors across the political spectrum use their budget proposals as comprehensive economic roadmaps that reflect their distinct policy priorities and visions for competitiveness […]