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Growth in employers, increased wage levels, increased job and employment diversity, better opportunities, great family environment, lower cost of living, great home options. All of these combine to continue to fuel the Texas Jobs Generator. This in turn creates additional demand for housing which fuels more growth. A upward positive spiral continues to exemplify the Texas market. #jobgrowth #texas #realestate

Wedlake Industries Llc is investing $10 million and creating 46 new jobs in Hohenwald, Tennessee. The company was recently acquired by GZ North America, and this project positions it in closer proximity to two subsidiaries of GZ Media, Nashville Record Pressing and Memphis Record Pressing, which will directly source vinyl record compound from the Lewis County facility. Read further here:

Welcome to Lubbock, Texas—the Hub City!🌆 Over the past 20 years, Lubbock has experienced remarkable growth, becoming a dynamic center for industry, education & community. With a population that continues to rise, a thriving economy & major industries paving the way, Lubbock shows no signs of slowing down. Here’s what makes the Hub City stand out: - Median Age: 31 - Labor Force: 171,795 - Average Commute: Only 18 minutes - Key Industries: Education, Distribution, Manufacturing, Health Care, IT, Agriculture - Major Employers: XFAB, WL Plastics, SIMFLO & many more industrial leaders - Connectivity: Served by major highways including I-27, US 84, US 62/82, BNSF Railroad & an international airport. With continued growth & a strong, diverse economy, Lubbock is poised to thrive for years to come! #lubbocktx #hubcity #westtexas #lifeinlubbock #lubbockeconomy #economicdevelopment #LEDA20years

THE BEDFORDSHIRE business community is ready to play its part in helping Luton to bounce back from the shock news of the proposed closure of the Vauxhall factory in the town. Vauxhall parent company Stellantis announced last week that it plans to shut the plant in Kimpton Road, with the potential loss of 1,100 jobs, and move its manufacturing activity to the factory at Ellesmere Port on Merseyside. Luton Borough Council estimates that up to 3,700 jobs – including in Vauxhall’s supply chain – are in jeopardy, with a potential cost to the Luton economy of £310 million. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6J-n-Pp #Luton #Joblosses #Resilience #BusinessMK #BusinessNews Justin Richardson Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Exciting things ahead

Wawa in Kentucky will boost the state's job market by creating over a thousand jobs to build and operate the new stores.

We appreciate the recent follow up from the Memphis Business Journal and the resulting article. A few years ago they called us the 'billion dollar company that nobody had hear of', in their feature on Highline Warren. Our reaction then, as now, is that the partners who need to know us definitely do. They rely on us to create solutions for them through our unparalleled talent, footprint, set of capabilities, and unrivaled fill rates. Now that supply chains have normalized and business is once again firing on all cylinders those customers and suppliers depend on Highline Warren more than ever. We create simplicity in a large and fragmented industry and we remove complexity in the supply chain. Our story is simple: We help partners run their business more effectively by shipping at 98.5% fill rates anywhere in the country within 48hrs. Whether it's a full truckload or a single sku, we've got it and will get it to our customer. It shouldn't be a surprise that Highline Warren is growing faster than expected. We're laser focused on helping our partners achieve success by allowing them to focus on their growth, safe in the knowledge that we'll deliver their solutions.

Why Indiana? 🌟 Why Indiana is the Perfect Fit for FACC Midwest! 🌟 Indiana is known for its thriving business environment, strategic location, and diverse industry base, making it an ideal hub for French and American businesses to connect and collaborate. 🚀 Here’s why we chose to launch FACC Indiana: 🔹 Strong Industry Sectors: Indiana’s booming automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and tech industries provide the perfect backdrop for innovation and growth. 🔹 Strategic Location: Situated at the crossroads of America, Indiana offers unmatched access to key markets across the Midwest and the entire U.S. 🔹 Supportive Business Climate: Ranked as one of the top states for business, Indiana’s pro-business policies and welcoming community are perfect for fostering international partnerships. We’re excited to build bridges between French and American companies here and unlock new opportunities for business expansion and development. Stay tuned as we roll out events, networking opportunities, and support tailored to Indiana’s dynamic market! 👉 Ready to explore what FACC Indiana can do for your business? 💼🇫🇷🇺🇸 #FACCMidwest #FACCIndiana #FrenchAmericanBusiness #BusinessOpportunities #IndianaBusiness #WhyIndiana

The presence (or lack thereof) of corporate HQs in St. Louis has been a topic of conversation in the business community here for years. This is a good article touching on this subject on how it might evolve in the coming years: https://lnkd.in/dwZmBA3G

New National Distribution Centre for Greggs Plans for a new National Distribution Centre for Greggs plc at Symmetry Park, Kettering have been announced by Greggs and Tritax Symmetry. The planning application details proposals for 311,551 sq. ft. of logistics space on a 25.1-acre plot. The unit will be designed to a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard, achieving an EPC A rating and meeting Net Zero Carbon in Construction requirements. The initiative is part of Greggs’ strategic growth plan, announced in 2021, which set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in significant supply chain capacity. Greggs currently has 2,500 shops and its longer-term growth plans target an estate of significantly more than 3,000 shops in the UK. This investment will bolster its capacity to directly supply ambient and chilled products to a growing portfolio of shops. #Ambient #chilled #distribution #supplycahins