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04/02/2026

"Burke Development names new CEO at time of distinct challenges, opportunities"
https://businessnc.com/burke-development-names-new-ceo-at-time-of-distinct-challenges-opportunities/

Economic recruitment in Burke County has a new leader. Burke Development named former city of Shelby economic developer Brandon Ruppe as its president and CEO.

04/02/2026

"Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation earns national accreditation"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/duncan-area-economic-development-foundation-203337609.html

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the DAEDF as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), making it one of 93 organizations worldwide to hold the honor.

03/27/2026

"Beshear Announces $1.76 Billion Nuclear Project in Western Kentucky, Bringing 240 Jobs"
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/kentucky/beshear-announces-1-76-billion-nuclear-project-in-western-kentucky-bringing-240-jobs/article_c9330d82-c5cd-468f-ae1d-e43e198b1b62.html

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIL) — Andy Beshear announced Thursday what he called the largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history, as Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) unveiled plans for a $1.76 billion

02/26/2026

"Port Arthur EDC offers students summer jobs, college scholarships"
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/port-arthur-students-can-earn-summer-pay-college-scholarships/502-cbef7855-0a10-4b61-b9f8-0d1dff2ff8c3

High school seniors in Port Arthur can earn money and gain work experience through summer programs offering jobs and scholarships, with applications due soon.

02/26/2026

"Amazon to invest $12 billion in first data center campuses in Louisiana"
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-data-center-louisiana-new-jobs

The project will create hundreds of jobs, strengthen local infrastructure, and fund community programs.

02/11/2026

"U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%"
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/jobs-report-january-2026-.html

Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.

01/21/2026

"10 ‘New-Collar Jobs’ With Six-Figure Earning Potential, Per Resume Genius"
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2026/01/19/new-collar-jobs-10-six-figure-roles-in-2026-per-resume-genius/

These 10 high-paying new-collar jobs can earn $100,000+ without a four-year degree, according to Resume Genius’s 2026 workforce report.

12/18/2025

Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year filled with peace, joy, and prosperity! We hope you get to enjoy a well-deserved break, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones!

Our office will be closed the week of Dec. 22nd.
See you all in the New Year!

-SLP Team

11/06/2025

"Newton selected as new AI fighter jet test site"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/newton-selected-ai-fighter-jet-164035436.html?guccounter=1

The airport will serve as testing ground for a new AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing defensive fighter jet.

10/30/2025

"Linking economic development with workforce development"
https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/10/linking-economic-development-with-workforce-development/

While most community college leaders verbally connect workforce and economic development, there is often little understanding beyond asserting this connection. As a result, community colleges have been unable to articulate a vision that emphasizes economic development as central to their work.   Qu...

10/17/2025

"400-job data center outfitter coming to Glasgow, KY amid AI boom"
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article312518848.html

Expenditures on AI reached an estimated $368 billion in the first eight months of 2025. This facility looks to capitalize on that spending.