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real-estate2 years ago•3 min saved

"Great Lakes Cities Dominate Zillow's Top Housing Markets for 2024"

Zillow's report predicts Buffalo, New York, to be the hottest housing market in 2024, despite its snowy reputation. Factors contributing to this forecast include Buffalo's relatively low home prices, with a typical home valued at $248,445, strong job prospects, and a high number of jobs per new housing unit. The city's economic growth is further supported by federal funding to develop a semiconductor manufacturing hub and revitalization efforts like the "Buffalo Billion" initiative. Other notable cities on Zillow's list include Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis, chosen for their affordability and strong employment, which provide opportunities for young buyers.

via MarketWatch|

##buffalony #economicdevelopment

business-and-economy2 years ago•2 min saved

"LG's West Virginia Expansion Promises Jobs, Innovation in Renewable Energy and Healthcare"

LG has announced a strategic investment in West Virginia to foster new business ventures, particularly in renewable energy and healthcare. The state's Department of Economic Development is supporting the project with a $54 million resolution. LG NOVA, the company's North America Innovation Center, plans to create 275 high-skilled jobs and establish offices in Huntington and Morgantown. The initiative is expected to drive technological growth and economic development in the region, with a $700 million investment fund planned to further these goals over the next five years.

via West Virginia MetroNews|

##business-and-economy #economicdevelopment

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Missoula Welcomes Fourth Commissary Kitchen Through Unique Collaboration"

Missoula, Montana, has welcomed its fourth commissary kitchen, "Kitchen in the Wild," aimed at supporting local food producers who require commercial kitchen space to expand their operations. Initiated by Kristen Revier, owner of Orange Eyed Owl Wild Snacks, the kitchen is a collaboration with Consumer Direct Care Connect, whose cafe kitchen was underutilized since the pandemic. This partnership, facilitated by the Missoula Economic Partnership, allows Revier and other micropreneurs to scale up their businesses by providing a fully licensed kitchen space for rent at a subsidized cost, fostering growth for small food producers in the community.

via NBC Montana|

##business #commissarykitchen