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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
Local Economies (UK): Boosting regional economies: More jobseekers progress into careers on HS2
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: RailUK-admin Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In total, 5,191 jobseekers have benefitted from specialist training and support to help them to progress into new careers on the...
Combined Authorities (England): Road to recovery
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Miles Ward Date published: 2025-08-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] When you vote for change, you want to see it – and quickly. Collectively, at all levels of government, the impetus to...
Combined Authorities (England): Unlock the Heart of Greater Manchester: Eco-Friendly Trams Redefine Tourist Mobility
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Abhirup Gan Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Unlock the Heart of Greater Manchester: Eco-Friendly Trams Redefine Tourist Mobility To boost connectivity while...
Centre for Cities: City Talks: My life at Centre for Cities
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In this very special episode of City Talks Andrew Carter is joined by the Centre for Cities' now former Director of Policy and Research,...
Combined Authorities (England): Labour Mayor Accuses Treasury of Blocking Tourism Levy Despite Devolution Pledge
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Josiah Mortimer Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Labour Mayor of the North East has criticised the Government for holding power “too tightly in Westminster” as she...
Combined Authorities (England): Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Joey Stoate Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: Funding agreed for new Bee Network tram projects
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: Andrei Dumitru Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s ambitious plans to expand its tram and tram-train network have been given fresh momentum with...
Economic Innovation Group: Silicon Heartland: The Evolution of Ohio’s High-Tech Workforce
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Download the Research Paper by Connor O’Brien Download Summary Rebuilding high-tech American manufacturing is back in...
Bloomberg CityLab: Central Glasgow Could Be Poised for a Revival
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Feargus O'Sullivan Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Scotland’s largest city has struggled to revitalize its commercial core. A planned revamp could help showcase its distinctive...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 187: Changing Perceptions of Baltimore with Lakey Boyd
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
city x Economy: Microsoft takes up 264,000 sq ft office in Hyderabad at Rs 5.4 cr per month, one of city’s largest deals
Source: city x Economy Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Bengaluru: Microsoft India (R&D) has signed one of Hyderabad's largest office lease transactions this year, taking up 264,000 sq ft in the...
International Economic Development Council: IEDC Names 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Award Winners
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: BF Staff Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Economic...