MSA News
Selected industry reporting, economic releases and local market news.

L3Harris Opens Camden Rocket Motor Production Facility
The new facility is designed to double current capacity and support the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System.
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St. Johns County Approves Housing on Nearly 250 Acres of Farmland
Two agricultural-enclave applications advanced under a new state law, including a proposal for about 260 homes near I-95 and State Road 16.
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Meta's Huntsville Campus Nears Completion of Existing Expansion
Combined investment exceeds $1.5 billion, with more than 300 permanent jobs. The update describes an expansion announced in 2022.
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Former La Vergne Tire Plant to Become 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park
Hamilton Development and Clarion Partners plan 10 buildings on the 135-acre site. The first phase targets delivery in Q2 2028.
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Titomic Secures $10.3 Million EXIM Loan for Huntsville Production
The financing will fund a cold-spray production cell at the company's 59,000-square-foot plant and is expected to support dozens of jobs.
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Northwest Arkansas CRE Vacancy Remains Below National Levels
A Q3 report puts industrial vacancy at 5.3%, office at 5.9% and retail at 3.9%. The figures cover commercial sectors rather than apartments.
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Advanced Navigation Plans Huntsville Technology and Manufacturing Center
The company intends to research, develop and produce navigation systems designed to operate when GPS is unavailable or degraded.
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Pella to Close Reidsville Plant, Cutting 133 Jobs
Layoffs are scheduled to begin December 3 and finish by late January, according to a notice cited by WFDD.
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Silco Breaks Ground on $6.4 Million Bullitt County Facility
The $6.4 million project supports 45 existing employees and is expected to add 20 jobs within three years, with potential for further growth.
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Ambrose Starts Million-Square-Foot Logistics Building Near Columbus
The speculative project is the second building at Columbus Logistics Park – West in West Jefferson, about 20 miles west of downtown Columbus.
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Northwest Florida Homeowners Seek FEMA Help After Storm Damage
WEAR reports that uninsured homeowners face recovery costs after Hurricane Isaias damaged homes across Northwest Florida.
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Amazon Discusses Possible Posey County Data Center
Residents questioned company representatives about jobs, power and water use. The proposal remains under development.
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Valmont Invests $45 Million in Jasper Expansion
The Marion County manufacturer plans 84 additional jobs to expand production of steel structures for utility infrastructure.
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Nucor Plans $60 Million Decatur Expansion and 60 Jobs
Alabama Commerce says the project will expand utility-pole production and add laydown and galvanizing-inspection space in Morgan County.
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Niagara Opens $141 Million Plant in Northern Kentucky
The Kenton County beverage facility creates 60 full-time jobs; its investment exceeds the original announcement by more than $11 million.
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Northwest Arkansas Population Growth Adds to Housing Cost Pressure
The region reached 622,177 residents in July 2025, up 14,744. Its median existing-home price rose to $375,100, according to a new peer-region report.
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US Conec Plans $149.7 Million Hickory Expansion and 224 Jobs
The Catawba County project includes a 200,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, research, administration and distribution.
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Blue Bird Plans $300 Million Fort Valley Manufacturing Expansion
The school bus maker plans a 1 million-square-foot facility and 375 jobs over three years. Construction is expected to start in Q1 2027.
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Westinghouse Plans $1 Billion Nuclear Fuel Expansion Near Columbia
The Richland County investment will expand production of low-enriched uranium plus fuel at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins.
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Nucor Plans a $60 Million Expansion in Decatur
The utility-pole manufacturing expansion is expected to add 60 jobs and increase production and inspection space. Decatur is adjacent to the Huntsville market.
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Bayer Plans $2.2B Manufacturing Plant in New Albany
The pharmaceutical project calls for about 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs in the Columbus market.
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Entergy and Google Expand West Memphis Power Partnership
The second phase supports Google’s $4 billion data-center campus and includes substantial investment in Arkansas’ power infrastructure.
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UNC Health Breaks Ground on Triangle Hospital
The planned Durham-area hospital adds capacity to serve regional population growth, with 144 beds and approximately 1,000 employees anticipated.
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Hitachi Energy Plans $528M Expansion in Copiah County
The transformer-manufacturing investment is expected to add 654 jobs in the Jackson region.
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New Orleans Weighs Property-Tax Increase for 2027 Budget
Council members are considering higher property-tax collections against potential cuts to city services ahead of a November vote.
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Corvid Plans $95M Expansion in Mooresville
The defense contractor expects to add 423 jobs in Iredell County as it expands operations in the Charlotte region.
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Ohio Truck Factory Layoffs Affect Nearly 1,400 Workers
The Springfield-area facility faces a transition under new ownership, leaving questions about future production and employment.
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ALO Plans $176M Distribution Center in Southaven
The fulfillment investment is expected to create 400 jobs and expand the Memphis region’s logistics employment base. Subscription may be required.
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Memphis Grants Tax Abatement for Falls Building Conversion
A 20-year tax freeze supports the proposed $82.4 million conversion of the downtown office building into 175 apartments.
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242 Apartments Open at Former Cincinnati-Area School Site
The $50 million Union Township project replaces Glen Este High School with market-rate apartments and a clubhouse.
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Southwire Breaks Ground on $256M Expansion
The Golden Triangle cable-production investment is expected to create approximately 139 jobs.
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Evansville Advances $60M Downtown Housing Development
The Vault on Main project includes 161 apartments and retail space, supported by Indiana’s READI program.
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Amazon Proposes 600-Acre Data-Center Project Near Cincinnati
The Butler County concept includes 18 buildings and faces questions over land use, infrastructure and local oversight.
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Developer Plans 374-Unit Tower in Downtown Raleigh
Tidal is considering a 20-story residential project following its renovation of the former Holiday Inn into Hotel Indigo.
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Mayo Clinic Laboratories Plans Southaven Facility
The diagnostic operation represents more than $30 million in investment and is expected to create 234 jobs.
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Drake Farms Begins Leasing Fayetteville Apartments
The first residences are opening within a large mixed-use plan near Washington Regional Medical Center in Northwest Arkansas.
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Knoxville Council Rejects Kerbela Shriners Redevelopment
A 5–4 vote overturned approval for the proposed 217-unit community for residents aged 55 and older.
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Raytheon Wins $6.3B Missile Contract With Huntsville Production
The multiyear interceptor agreement supports manufacturing in Alabama as the company expands its regional workforce.
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Madison County Plans Conference Center and Hotel
The proposed Ridgeland development includes a 250-room hotel as part of an approximately $120 million project.
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Atrium Plans Behavioral-Health Hospital in North Charlotte
A planned 168-bed facility near Mallard Creek forms part of Atrium Health’s broader $340 million behavioral-health investment.
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Prysmian Plans $100M Investment in Jackson, Tennessee
The manufacturer expects the expansion to create approximately 100 jobs by 2028.
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Construction Starts on 256 Apartments in Centerton
The Emerald represents a $45.1 million multifamily development in Northwest Arkansas.
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Westfield Proposal Includes $250M Mixed-Use Development
The 141-acre Indianapolis-area plan combines hundreds of residences with office, retail, restaurant and entertainment space. Subscription may be required.
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Chattanooga Prepares Groundbreaking for Federal Courthouse
The approximately $282 million project will consolidate federal judicial functions in a new downtown facility.
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Wake County Ballot Includes Housing and School Bonds
Voters will consider borrowing proposals that include affordable-housing funding and substantial school investment.
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$75M Carmel Apartment Project Targets Spring Opening
The developer has begun preleasing apartments and marketing condominiums ahead of a planned 2027 opening. Subscription may be required.
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Jackson Seeks Blight Cleanup Costs From Property Owners
City attorneys are pursuing apartment owners as Jackson expands enforcement against deteriorating properties.
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Arkansas Children’s Northwest Completes $82.7M Expansion
The Springdale hospital added inpatient beds and clinical space, expanding healthcare capacity in Northwest Arkansas.
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TriStar Centennial Plans $90M Hospital Project
The Nashville investment will renovate and expand women’s and children’s facilities, with completion targeted for 2028. Subscription may be required.
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Fishers Approves Measures for $169M District Expansion
Council actions support a fieldhouse lease and JD Finish Line incentives within the Indianapolis-area development. Subscription may be required.
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Former La Vergne Tire Plant Sells for $90.7M
The buyers plan an industrial park with approximately 1.5 million square feet across 10 buildings near Nashville. Subscription may be required.
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Wegmans Opens 110,000-Square-Foot Charlotte Store
The Ballantyne location adds roughly 450 associates and another retail anchor to south Charlotte.
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ITT Goulds Pumps Plans $31M Shelby County Operation
The manufacturing and distribution investment is expected to create 57 jobs in the Memphis region.
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Asheville’s 524-Unit Proposal Faces Flood-Safety Questions
The Swannanoa River Road development faces scrutiny over access, flooding and traffic before formal review.
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S-Line Rail Program Receives $550M Funding Announcement
The investment advances rail infrastructure connecting Raleigh and Richmond, with implications for regional transportation and development.
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CaroMont and Duke Health Propose Two Mecklenburg Hospitals
The health systems are seeking state approval for new facilities intended to add hospital capacity in the Charlotte region.
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Jackson Mayor Highlights Development in State of the City
The address includes housing and redevelopment initiatives, among them the proposed Prado Lofts investment.
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Charleston Board Advances Former Pepsi Site Redevelopment
Design plans call for more than 300 homes and retail space at the former Meeting Street bottling plant.
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Gulf Ship Expands Gulfport Operations, Plans 121 Jobs
The shipbuilder is modernizing manufacturing and fabrication facilities to expand production capacity on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Bentonville Institute of Technology Breaks Ground
The Walton-backed campus will add a major educational investment in Northwest Arkansas and eventually serve about 1,500 undergraduates.
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Norfolk Considers Easing Climate-Resilience Building Standards
The proposed changes could make some requirements optional, drawing concern over flooding and long-term property risk.
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Amentum Opens Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge
The new hub brings together more than 150 specialists and supports the Knoxville region’s nuclear-industry concentration.
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Rogers Voters to Consider $457M Bond Package
The November ballot includes proposed funding for streets, parks, public safety and other municipal facilities.
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TWG Returns as Bidder for Indianapolis City Hall Redevelopment
The developer is among five bidders after its earlier proposal stalled amid financing uncertainty. Subscription may be required.
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Charlotte Airport Proposes Gates and Passenger Tunnel
The airline agreement outlines a series of airport projects intended to expand capacity and improve circulation.
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Chattanooga Grants More Time for The Bend Project
The developer received an extension to address a potential default affecting the proposed riverfront development.
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Memphis Delays Decision on Data-Center Moratorium
The council postponed action on a proposed yearlong pause as residents and developers debated new data-center construction.
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Raleigh Affordable-Housing Project Draws Governor’s Attention
The development offers a potential model as North Carolina confronts housing shortages and displacement concerns.
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Pepsi WARN Notice Confirms Knoxville Plant Closure
The bottling-plant shutdown is expected to affect more than 100 workers, according to the state notice.
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REAMCO Plans $13.8M Harpersville Investment
The manufacturing project is expected to bring 72 jobs to Shelby County in the Birmingham region.
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Fort Wayne Council Rejects Two Data-Center Resolutions
The votes leave local regulation unsettled as officials debate how to manage future data-center development.
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Nashville Selected for Bloomberg Housing Initiative
Nashville and Chattanooga are among the cities receiving funding and expertise intended to address housing shortages. Subscription may be required.
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Cincinnati Begins Data-Center Zoning Study
The city is seeking public input on how land-use rules should address rising demand for data-center facilities.
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Columbus-Area School Districts Seek Additional Tax Funding
Pickerington and Upper Arlington voters will consider measures supporting operations and school facilities.
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Warrick County Reviews Project Alloy Data-Center Concept
The potential development involves approximately 700 acres of Alcoa-owned land near Evansville.
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Austal USA Acquisition Talks Receive More Time
The due-diligence period has been extended for the possible purchase of the Mobile shipbuilder.
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Asheville Advances Affordable Housing and Assistance Funding
City actions cover 135 homes and a $6 million housing-aid plan, including homelessness-prevention efforts.
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Macon Costco Proposal Includes Up to $30M Financing
The proposed Wesleyan Drive and New Forsyth Road project includes infrastructure financing under review by local officials.
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Chattanooga Joins Bloomberg Housing Initiative
The city will receive funding and technical expertise aimed at speeding approvals and expanding housing production.
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Steel Supply Constraint Disrupts Nissan Canton Production
The manufacturing plant is adjusting production schedules as a shortage affects its steel supply.
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JXN Water Manager Discusses Public-Authority Transition
The update examines the timing and governance questions surrounding a possible change in Jackson’s water-system oversight.
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Sweetwater Tops Off $36.7M Distribution Expansion
The Fort Wayne project adds inventory capacity as the music-equipment company expands its operations.
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Electric Plus Buys Plainfield Headquarters for $38.6M
The contractor acquired a roughly 500,000-square-foot property at AirTech Park in the Indianapolis market. Subscription may be required.
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Townhomes Open at Cincinnati’s Factory 52 District
The Norwood development is adding residential options and amenities within a broader $250 million mixed-use project.
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New Orleans Opens 2027 Budget Hearings
The council’s first-week summary covers spending priorities and tax-related discussions relevant to property owners.
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Volkswagen Begins New Atlas Assembly in Chattanooga
The plant is preparing the updated SUV while maintaining its role as a major regional manufacturing employer.
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Humboldt Officials Explain Tax-Increment Financing Plan
The proposed district includes land intended for multifamily development in the Jackson, Tennessee region.
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Mobile Plans $1.6M Apartment Renovation
The proposed work targets a vacant 139-unit community on Spring Hill Avenue.
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Bloomington Advances Housing-Code and Annexation Changes
The plan commission recommended zoning changes and rules intended to make duplexes, cottages and accessory dwelling units easier to build.
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Shelby Assessor Finds Limited Data-Center Effect on Home Prices
The report examines residential values near major industrial investments in the Memphis market. Subscription may be required.
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Elanco and Purdue Plan Indianapolis Research Institute
The One Health Research Institute is expected to open in 2030 near Elanco’s headquarters. Subscription may be required.
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Lufthansa Plans Columbus’ First Nonstop Europe Service
The Frankfurt route will expand international air access for the Columbus region.
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Jacksonville Civic Council Backs School Property-Tax Renewal
The one-mill levy supports teacher compensation and would continue funding for Duval County Public Schools if renewed.
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Jackson Council Advances Jackson Plaza’s Second Phase
The city approved a contract connected to the redevelopment’s next stage during its October meeting.
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Starkville Advances $40M Water and Sewer Improvements
Initial work is being completed while major wastewater and water-well upgrades continue toward anticipated 2027 completion.
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Redevelopment Could Displace Charlotte’s Southern Christmas Show
Plans for the Park Expo site raise questions about the event’s future after decades at the location.
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Jackson Apartment Owner Faces Six-Month Compliance Order
The owner must address code violations or demolish the property under a court order reported by WLBT.
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SpaceXAI Leases Southaven Warehouse
The deal adds to industrial leasing activity in DeSoto County and the broader Memphis logistics market. Subscription may be required.
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$581M Grid Investment Targets TVA Reliability
Federal and applicant funding will support transmission upgrades across multiple states, including Tennessee.
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Norfolk Maritime Repair Company Plans 40 Jobs
Walashek Industrial & Marine expects to invest $5 million in expanded Norfolk operations.
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Golden Triangle Weighs Data-Center Development Tradeoffs
Local economic-development officials discuss demand from data-center prospects and the infrastructure questions accompanying that interest.
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Buffalo Rock Completes Birmingham Campus Expansion
The renovated Oxmoor facility adds manufacturing capabilities, including in-house bottle production.
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Metroplan Reviews Central Arkansas Housing Demand
The data briefing examines future housing needs and development patterns in the Little Rock region.
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Biloxi Council Advances Black Marlin Casino Plan
A rezoning approval moves the project forward following debate over site changes and tree removal.
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Buncombe County Revises Affordable-Housing Programs
New rules expand mortgage assistance and change repayment requirements for county housing loans.
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Memphis’ 100 N. Main Redevelopment Faces Financing Gap
The developer reports a $13 million to $14 million shortfall in the proposed $270 million project. Subscription may be required.
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Continental Aerospace Returns to U.S. Ownership
A $535 million acquisition brings a new owner and chief executive to the Mobile-based aerospace manufacturer.
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North Carolina Data-Center Pipeline Expands
Axios maps planned facilities and examines the local moratorium debates surrounding their power and land requirements.
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Raleigh Development Pipeline Adds Housing and Mixed Use
Raleigh Magazine reviews projects that are permitted, planned or preparing to begin construction.
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New Images Show Nashville’s Voce Development
The Midtown condominium project is taking shape as its developer moves through the next construction stages. Subscription may be required.
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Historic Tax Credits Could Help Fund Memphis Redevelopment
The report examines whether state incentives can close financing gaps for eligible historic properties. Subscription may be required.
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Louisville Council Highlights Incentives and Legislative Actions
The October 15 meeting summary includes Medvantx incentives and other measures affecting local development and employment.
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Cincinnati Innovation Lab Takes Aim at Housing Shortages
The initiative will examine construction costs, public policy and community development as barriers to additional housing.
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Industrial Redevelopment Proposed for Indianapolis’ Park 100
Plans would replace three office buildings with nearly 400,000 square feet of industrial space. Subscription may be required.
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New Affordable Homes Open at Dayton’s DeSoto Bass
The $15.3 million Renew Miami Chapel project adds 44 homes as redevelopment continues at the public-housing site.
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United Petfood Buys Benton County Plant for $24.22M
The Belgian manufacturer acquired a roughly 98,000-square-foot facility in Decatur, expanding its Northwest Arkansas presence.
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River Mill Lofts Reopens Following Helene Recovery Work
The Asheville community is returning units to service after extensive flooding-related closure and repairs.
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Thompson Machinery Advances Collierville Headquarters Plan
Local planning actions move the company’s proposed relocation forward in the Memphis region. Subscription may be required.
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Autonomous-Vessel Firms Locate in Hancock County
Liberty Alliance and SubSea Craft are establishing operations at Stennis Airport and Port Bienville.
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Louisville Schedules Hearings on Data-Center Rules
The council committee will review planning recommendations as the city considers how to regulate future facilities.
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Kontron Begins U.S. Defense-Computing Production in Huntsville
The launch adds domestic manufacturing capacity for the company’s VX307H defense platform.
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Ohio Governor Candidate Opposes Data-Center Tax Break
WOSU reports on Vivek Ramaswamy’s position on sales-tax incentives for data-center development.
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Bridge of Grace Starts 24 Affordable Units in Fort Wayne
The approximately $4.48 million project adds housing in the city’s southeast neighborhoods.
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Bloomington Withholds Housing and Parking Budget Funds
Council debate over the 2027 budget left millions in appropriations unresolved amid questions about oversight and spending.
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Louisville Industrial Market Moves Toward Disciplined Growth
The market review examines leasing, development and logistics demand after the post-pandemic construction surge.
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Historic Memphis Property to Become Veterans Housing
The former Porter-Leath property is slated for adaptive reuse as The Leath, with 34 residential units. Subscription may be required.
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Trammell Crow Starts Charlotte Industrial Development
Caldwell Commerce Center will add approximately 233,000 square feet across two speculative industrial buildings.
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Bowling Green Candidates Debate Data-Center Restrictions
A candidate forum exposed differing views on a proposed moratorium and the city’s approach to future facilities.
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Jackson Rezoning Clears Way for Fondren Apartments
A 3–2 council vote allows second-floor residences at the Fondren Taste property.
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Bloomington Proposes $6.87M Municipal Bond Issue
The borrowing would fund a fire truck and street-safety projects and would increase property taxes.
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Utili-Serve Plans 105 Jobs in Catawba County
The company will invest more than $24.8 million in its Conover headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in the Hickory region.
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Hampton Roads Homeowners Face Insurance Retrenchment
WHRO examines rising premiums and nonrenewals in coastal communities exposed to storm and flood risk.
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Huntsville Companies Selected for NASA Logistics Agreements
Local firms are among 16 participants in agreements with a combined potential value of $1.4 billion.
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Parkview Health Agrees to Acquire Ovation Healthcare
The Fort Wayne health system is expanding into hospital support services through the proposed acquisition.
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New Orleans Raises Short-Term Rental Nightly Fee to $20
The council adopted the fee increase in its October 15 meeting as the city seeks additional revenue.
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Raising Cane’s Opens First Macon Location
The Riverside Drive restaurant is adding more than 110 jobs as the chain enters the Macon market.
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Atrium Navicent Opens Renovated Macon Health Center
The relocated W.T. Anderson facility represents a $7.4 million community-health investment.
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Obatala Sciences Plans Charleston Expansion and 46 Jobs
The biotechnology company will invest $656,000 while expanding operations through local research partnerships.
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Argenta Counseling Closes Amid Financial Pressure
The Central Arkansas provider is arranging patient transitions after announcing its shutdown, affecting approximately 45 staff members.
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Fayetteville Apartments Reopen as Wilson Parkview Condos
The 20-unit former Wilson Park Apartments property has been renovated and converted to condominiums near Wilson Park.
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Lake City Bank Expands at Fort Wayne’s Electric Works
The bank plans to lease approximately 15,000 square feet as it grows its local operations.
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Dynetics Air-Defense Contract Approaches $655M
A contract modification adds spares and engineering services to the Huntsville company’s defense work.
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