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Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: Front Line: A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In 2023, the city and its business community created the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (EDP), a...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: The Skilled Trades Are Ready for a Digital Future
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Navigating the intricacies of the skilled trades industry has never been straightforward, but today we’re standing...
Combined Authorities (England): Devolution decisions go before council cabinet
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The government may have postponed the election of the first mayor of Sussex for two...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Exploring and expanding skills development across the built environment
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Executive summary Millions of workers construct, operate, and maintain the nation’s built environment systems and...
Local Economies (UK): Mayor’s boost for London’s Creative Enterprise Zones with further £2.2 million to reverse decline in artist studios
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: 2026-01-15T13:20:02+0000 Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Mayor’s hugely successful Creative Enterprise Zones will increase permanent affordable creative workspace in the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Which cities have improved their use of data?
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Which cities have improved their use of data?What Works Cities Certification aims to be the international standard...
Regional Economies: Anthropic Economic Index report: Economic primitives
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] IntroductionHow is AI reshaping the economy?This report introduces new metrics of AI usage to provide a rich portrait of interactions with...
International Economic Development Council: Michigan kicks off 2026 with Top 5 workforce development ranking
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Michigan is kicking off 2026 with even more national recognition, following a year that included a No. 6 ranking...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Urgent plea made to UK government after local growth fund is pulled from the isles for the next three years
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: r.taylor@shetlandtimes.co.uk (Ryan Taylor) Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The council is making an urgent plea to the UK government after it emerged none of its...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Hundreds of jobs in Glasgow at risk as workers given 90-day redundancy notice
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Sarah Peddie Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] HUNDREDS of jobs in Glasgow are thought to be at risk as workers have been given 90-day redundancy notices following...
Local Economies (UK): Homes England Pledges “Generation-Defining” Shift in New 2030 Strategic Plan
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] December saw Homes England officially launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, unveiling an ambitious roadmap designed to...
Combined Authorities (England): £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bdaily Business News Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth Businesses across the North East are set to benefit from a...