All articles tagged with #job creation
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Clarksville Now
Korea Zinc will purchase Nyrstar's Clarksville zinc smelter and build a $6.6 billion, 6.99 million-square-foot integrated smelting facility, creating 420 new jobs and strengthening U.S.-South Korea economic ties, with phased operations starting in 2029.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Charlotte Observer
Scout Motors, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, is establishing its new headquarters in Charlotte with a $207 million investment, creating over 1,200 high-paying jobs by 2030, and choosing Charlotte over other sites due to its talent pool and regional growth. The company is also expanding its manufacturing presence in South Carolina with a new plant and supplier park, focusing on electric vehicles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The US private sector added 42,000 jobs in October, marking a recovery after previous losses, but the growth is slow and concentrated in certain sectors, raising concerns about the overall health of the economy amid a slowdown and limited government data due to a shutdown.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Greatandhra.com
Google's plan to build a ₹87,000 crore AI data center in Visakhapatnam has sparked controversy, with the government claiming it will create nearly 1.87 lakh jobs, while critics question the credibility of these claims and call for official confirmation. The project is seen as a potential economic boost for Andhra Pradesh, but transparency about actual employment and revenue benefits remains a concern.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Great Andhra
The announcement of a Google data center in Visakhapatnam aims to transform the city into an AI hub, but raises concerns about actual job creation, local benefits, and the environmental impact of high water and energy consumption, especially given the region's water scarcity and the substantial incentives offered by the government.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Daily Kos
The article suggests that 22 US states are nearing or in recession, with economic growth being weak and job creation at its lowest since the 2020 recession, potentially indicating an ongoing or imminent recession influenced by tariffs and economic policies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gothamist
The Metropolitan Park casino project near Citi Field in Queens has received key approval from a community advisory committee, moving it closer to final licensing, with support citing economic benefits and job creation, despite some political opposition.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly plans to invest $6.5 billion to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, creating over 4,600 jobs and focusing on small molecule medicines, including Lilly's first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, to enhance domestic production and innovation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
Rivian has broken ground on a $5 billion electric vehicle factory near Atlanta, Georgia, aiming to produce up to 400,000 vehicles annually by 2028, creating thousands of jobs and expanding its manufacturing capacity amid past delays and political challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
Google's parent company Alphabet announced a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in UK AI development, including opening a new data center and funding for DeepMind, aiming to create over 8,000 jobs annually and boost the UK economy, coinciding with U.S. President Trump's visit to Britain.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Major US financial firms, including Bank of America, Citigroup, and BlackRock, pledged over $1.7 billion in investments in the UK ahead of President Trump's visit, creating around 1,800 jobs and strengthening transatlantic financial relations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The White House (.gov)
A new poll shows President Trump’s approval rating has reached a record high of 55%, reflecting strong public support for his policies and achievements in security, economy, and trade.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
The U.S. labor market experienced a significant slowdown in August, with only 22,000 new jobs added, well below expectations, and the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, indicating economic stagnation and potential underlying issues in employment growth.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The White House (.gov)
President Trump is highlighting his administration's achievements in boosting employment, wages, and economic growth for American workers through job creation, deregulation, trade deals, and workforce development initiatives, positioning himself as a champion of the American labor force.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
California has allocated over $256 million in TV tax credits to revitalize its film and TV industry, with new legislation expanding eligibility and increasing incentives to attract productions back to the state. Union leaders, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders collaborated to pass Program 4.0, aiming to create more jobs and retain production in California, especially in Los Angeles, amid industry challenges and competition from other regions and countries. The initial approval of projects and increased application rates signal positive momentum for California's entertainment sector.