By Carrie WilliamsFrom the March/April 2024 issue IThe incentive programs helped attract nearly $5 billion in private investment to the state of Illinois in 2023, according to Intersect Illinois. “From the makers of Pop Tarts to a leading vehicle battery manufacturer, companies are choosing to be in Illinois, and our collaborative group of business and …
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC — Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies plans to add 680 high-paying jobs at its Holly Springs campus, executives said Thursday — part of a $1.2 billion expansion of what is expected to be one of the largest biomanufacturing facilities of its kind in North America. The expansion — aided by more than $69 million …
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Florida plans to speed up critical road projects Florida will accelerate its road projects that are poised to be completed 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. The projects are spread across the state, with one project already at its core in South Florida, while projects in West Florida and the Panhandle are also set …
A new UAB study sheds light on the pandemic’s impact on the mental health of parents with school-age children. Mieke Beth Thomeer, Ph.D. Photo: Lexi CoonFamily dynamics are critical to mental well-being, and this role has become more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic as families have had to stay together longer than usual. A recent …
More cases of leprosy are emerging in Florida. Why an ancient disease might be endemic Leprosy has been heard of for centuries, all the way back to its mention in the Bible in the book of Leviticus. People in Florida are talking about leprosy again — and not just in church or Sunday school. More …
New technology could help grow Florida’s manufacturing sector A recently released report showed tremendous growth in Florida’s manufacturing sector, which is responsible for nearly half a million jobs in the Sunshine State. Florida TaxWatch has published Unleashing Digital Transformation: 2023 Makemore Manufacturing Summit Summary Report, which focuses on how Florida’s manufacturing industry can create greater …
Business Facilities LiveXchange Welcome Reception in Richmond, VA on March 17, 2024.(Photo: Business Facilities LiveXchange) This week, the 20th anniversary LiveXchange Business Facilities gathered site selectors and economic entrepreneurs from the US and Canada in Richmond, Virginia. The signature one-on-one LiveXchange meetings between economic development organizations and site selection professionals with active corporate relocation and …
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This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska. Media contacts: Anna Jones Kathryn Sawyer This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska.American Indians and Alaska Natives experience the highest population burden of oral health problems. That’s why researchers at the University of Alabama …
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The program was developed specifically to treat women and address various issues and unique risk factors that women may experience. The program was developed specifically to treat women and address various issues and unique risk factors that women may experience.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, accounting for …
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Florida is growing. Can affordable housing keep up? While Florida is booming in home sales and new construction, an influx of people moving into the state means affordable housing remains a problem, according to a new University of Florida report. More than 450,000 people moved to Florida in 2021 and 2022, according to the report. …
