Arlington Economic Development celebrates National Economic Development Week and highlights a few partnerships and investments that support local business.
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This week, localities nationwide recognized the work economic developers do to create vibrant communities with strong economies during National Economic Development Week, which runs from May 9 to 15.
Locally, economic officials have powered through an unprecedented pandemic and still assisted in company expansions and openings, provided grants to businesses and helped them retain their workforce.
In 2020, the Lynchburg Office of Economic Development and Tourism assisted multiple companies, including Bausch + Lomb, which invested more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing facility to provide U.S. distribution for its contact lens products and create 79 new jobs over the next five years.
In January 2020, Flowers Foods, one of the nationâs largest producers of packaged baked foods, announced a $25 million investment to expand and transform its Lynchburg bakery into an organic facility, creating 15 new jobs. The bakery, which the company has operated for more than 40 years
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Strive Health has selected Colorado for its long-term headquarters expansion. The Denver-based startup has grown its employee base by more than 600% in the last year and today’s announcement includes the addition of 250 new Colorado jobs that support the company’s expansion in roles that include clinical, technical, data management, operations, and strategy.
“As we kick off National Economic Development Week, it is fitting that we announce the continued growth and expansion of a Denver-based startup right here in Colorado,” said Governor Jared Polis.
“These high-quality jobs are a great benefit to Colorado as Strive Health continues to solidify Colorado’s reputation for healthcare and health tech innovation.”
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Livingston County marks National Economic Development Week
Grow Liv Co represents Livingston County Economic Development s dedication to growing and developing all aspects of life in Livingston County
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GENESEO Livingston County Economic Development is marking the one-year anniversary of the Grow Liv Co brand in conjunction with National Economic Development Week from May 9-15.
Economic Development Week celebrates the contributions of positive economic development and explains the role of the profession in the local community. In late 2019, Livingston County Economic Development set out to create and launch a long-term, sustainable brand. After months of market research, focus groups, and collaboration with branding experts, Grow Liv Co was unveiled. Grow Liv Co represents Livingston County Economic Development s dedication to growing and developing all aspects of life in Livingston Count