Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a 42 percent increase in the Linkage fees collected by large scale commercial developments over 100,000 square feet in Boston to support the creation of affordable housing and workforce development programs. The increased rate of $15.39 per square foot, of which $13.00 will be dedicated to affordable housing and $2.39 will be dedicated to workforce training, will be brought to the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board for approval on Thursday, February 11.
TROY, N.Y. â Gov. Andrew Cuomoâs recent announcement that millions of dollars will be invested in off-shore wind projects means that the Capital Region is likely to become a major manufacturing hub for the industry. The stateâs investment will mean career opportunities for those with the training and education to meet the demand.
The Port of Albany is slated to house a wind tower manufacturing facility for the stateâs wind energy project, and the Port of Coeymans is being considered for cutting-edge turbine foundation manufacturing.
It is anticipated that 350 new long-term jobs will be created at the port facility alone and many additional positions will be created to fill industry needs. Jobs include project managers, quality control personnel, positions related to welding and fabrication as well as construction and electrical mechanical positions. Manufacturers around the region are gearing up to prepare for the additional work.
Central Missouri to Host Virtual Job Fair on February 9
The Central Workforce Development Board (CWDB) has partnered with The Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) and Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to host a virtual job fair on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, as part of the Return Strong Virtual Job Fair Series, continuing through 2021.
Though Missouri has faced record unemployment rates due to COVID-19, the Return Strong recovery plan is helping Missourians get back to work as quickly as possible.
The Virtual Job Fair overcomes geographical and time zone barriers by allowing exhibitors to interact with potential candidates in a digital environment. The Virtual Job Fair will be hosted from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Demetrus Coonrod: Seeking A Strong And Sustainable Economy For Every Chattanoogan Monday, January 11, 2021
Demetrus Coonrod
I am running for re-election because I want to continue to represent City Council District 9 and continue to advance a strong and sustainable economy for every Chattanoogan. If re-elected, I will continue the work to make District 9 and Chattanooga one of the strongest, most equitable cities in the region.
Under my leadership, I have championed the Office of Workforce Development, Public Arts Chattanooga, and enhanced the Office of Family Empowerment to truly address the needs of the whole family.
I am especially proud of the more than 4,500 new jobs created for Chattanoogans at local employers like Gestamp , McKee Foods, HomeServe, Mueller, Volkswagen, Miller Industries, Southern Champion Tray, and M&M Industries, where many of my District 9 constituents are employed.