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#EconomicGrowth #PublicPolicy #RegionalGrowth #EnglishDevolution #Bristol #WestOfEngland
July 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Regional inequality isn’t just an economic issue - it’s a psychological one. When people believe they have no control over their future, stagnation follows. The real challenge? Turning learned helplessness into cultures of possibility. #RegionalGrowth #BehaviouralChange 4/5
March 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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NANETS Regional in Mexico City is live! Making history with our first Latin America visit - the energy here is incredible! Ready to expand our mission & foster new connections in this vibrant region. More updates coming!

#NANETS #MexicoCity #LatinAmerica #RegionalGrowth
February 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Hunter iF has landed on Bluesky! Come chat with us about tech, startups, and shaping the future of innovation in the Greater Newcastle & Hunter region. 💬🔧

#newcastle #startups #innovation #HunterInnovation #StartupsAU #InnovationEcosystem #BlueSkyAU #HunterRegion #Entrepreneurship #RegionalGrowth
November 20, 2024 at 5:47 AM
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🤝 Egypt is proud to partner with Iran on the Africa and Middle East ICT ! Together, we’re unlocking opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and beyond, fostering regional growth and strengthening ties for a prosperous future. 🌍🇪🇬🇮🇷 #InvestmentPartnership #RegionalGrowth #omessimA
November 20, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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February 21, 2024 at 7:58 AM
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🎧 Listen to Episode 4 now! shows.acast.com/a-city-that-...

#ACityThatWorks #FinsburyInstitute #CityOfLondon #Devolution #RegionalGrowth #EconomicPolicy #ResearchPodcasts
A Devolved City? | A City That Works
Listen to A Devolved City? from A City That Works. Where does Andy Burnham’s drive to decentralise government and devolve more power to the regions leave the City of London? Can policymakers truly…
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September 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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More rhetoric on job creation,no mention of land grabs by Freeport partners.Loss of productive agricultural land. Questions unanswered. For what? A Freeport on the doorstep or your window box as warehouses will be that close! False promises resonate!
East Midlands Freeport on LinkedIn: #eastmidlandsopportunity #regionalgrowth #investinthemidlands
East Midlands Freeport is about much more than its three investment sites. East Midlands Intermodal Park, East Midlands Airport Gateway Industrial Cluster and…
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December 15, 2024 at 7:43 AM
indiafhg.bsky.social
It comes off the back of this report:
www.visitbritain.org/research-ins... showing NE tourism & spending in 2024 declined - not great for #regionalgrowth

Although on a selfish note I'm happy to have the joy of NE beaches all to myself😂
www.visitbritain.org
September 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🚂 Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority welcomes the Bismarck-Mandan MPO to the Government Partners Program!
This collaboration is a major step toward revitalizing passenger rail in the Northern Plains.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2e5cr3rn
#PassengerRail #BigSkyRail #RegionalGrowth
November 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
sustainableuom.bsky.social
🔍 Rethinking the UK’s productivity puzzle
New research from The University of Manchester using GeoAI shows the North–South divide is too simplistic, England is a patchwork of places moving at different speeds.
Productivity is driven more by sector mix and wages
#Productivity #GeoAI #RegionalGrowth
May 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Great to welcome Councillors Jody Stoll and David Clark from Notts County Council to our West Burton site today.

Important conversations on local engagement and regional opportunity - and a chance to see the scale of our programme first hand.

#STEPFusion #FusionEnergy #RegionalGrowth
March 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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At the #YPERN2025 conference, our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, explored the importance of place and partnership in driving policy change and how real-world #collaboration can drive #regionalgrowth.

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Y-PERN 2025 Conference Delivers Breakthrough Collaboration Between Yorkshire's Academic and Policy Leaders - Yorkshire Universities
This article was originally published by the Yorkshire Policy Engagement Research Network (Y-PERN). Major regional summit showcases innovative partnership model driving economic growth and social impa...
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July 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Did you know... UK’s Industrial Strategy targets #innovation, #CleanEnergy, and #RegionalGrowth to boost #investment and productivity in #manufacturing.

This plan could reshape the industry and drive long-term economic success...

Article: www.themanufacturer.com/articles/man...

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Manufacturing and the Industrial Strategy: a game changer for investment and productivity
Britain’s manufacturers believe the introduction of an industrial strategy will be a game changer for increasing investment and boosting productivity, while helping them secure the skills they need fo...
www.themanufacturer.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced a collaborative meeting focusing on boosting West Plains' economy and tackling PFAS challenges, highlighting the airport’s vital role in regional growth.

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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #RegionalGrowth #SpokaneEconomicDevelopment
Council President Wilkerson: joint meeting addressed West Plains economic development and PFAS challenges
Council President Betsy Wilkerson said city, county and airport leaders held a joint meeting on West Plains economic development and the challenges posed by PFAS; she said officials plan to reconvene in three months to continue collaboration.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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🌊 Busan is rising as Korea’s next startup hub.

New $74M Innovation Scale-Up Fund will fuel $147M in investments — boosting local scale-ups in smart manufacturing, logistics & tech.

#KoreanStartups #VentureCapital #Busan #Innovation #RegionalGrowth
www.koreatechdesk.com/busan-innova...
New $74M Busan Innovation Scale-Up Fund Targets $147M in Startup Investment for Regional Growth - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea expands regional VC strategy with the launch of $74M Busan Innovation Scale-Up Fund 2025, targeting $147M to scale local startups beyond Seoul’s ecosystem
www.koreatechdesk.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Strong momentum for tourism in Norrbotten: guest nights increased by 10% in June 2026, the highest June result on record. International guest nights grew by 18%, tourism revenues rose by 18%, and demand continues to spread across more seasons. #Norrbotten #Tourism #RegionalGrowth #hospitality
Strong June for the visitor economy in Norrbotten – guest nights up 10% - Swedish Lapland Visitors Board
The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth’s accommodation statistics show that the number of guest nights in Norrbotten increased by 10% in June 2026 compared with the...
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August 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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READ OUR NEWEST BLOG POST!

Gill Morris shares her thoughts on how devolution could embed universities more deeply in the renewal of their regions to ensure financially sustainable place-based regeneration ⬇️

www.devoagency.co.uk/insights/uni...

#devolution #education #poweringup #regionalgrowth
Universities under the hammer - Can devolved funding power-up the engines of growth in our regions? — Devo Agency
Universities aren’t just places of learning. In many post-industrial towns and cities. especially across the North and Midlands, they are economic anchors, cultural lifelines, and engines of local opp...
www.devoagency.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Lewisburg is set to invest $40-45 million in crucial upgrades to its aging water and wastewater systems, paving the way for growth and improved reliability.

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#LewisburgCityMarshallCounty #TN #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #InfrastructureInvestment
Lewisburg outlines $40–45 million water and wastewater plan, says bond or rate action will be needed later
City water staff presented a multi-year plan to build a new water treatment plant, upgrade intake and transmission infrastructure, and route Cornersville wastewater to Lewisburg; staff estimated roughly $40–$45 million in capital needs and said the city will return when a financing plan (bond or rate adjustments) is developed.
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September 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Onondaga County's water system is set for a major overhaul with $125 million in upgrades to meet soaring demand linked to Micron's expansion—are we ready for the future?

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#OnondagaCounty #NY #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #WaterManagement
Water authority says system has excess capacity now but needs upgrades to meet Micron-era demand
Onondaga County Water Authority told the committee it currently has 48–62 MGD capacity (18 MGD average day) but projects demand near 60 MGD by 2037 tied to Micron and regional growth, and outlined $125 million in investments and specific projects to add roughly 12 MGD of capacity.
citizenportal.ai
August 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
texasborderbusiness.com
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal Says the Valley Must Build Its Workforce Before the Jobs Arrive #AdvancedManufacturing #CareerTraining #EconomicDevelopment #GinaCanoMonreal #HarlingenTexas #HigherEducation #IlInCp #IndustryPartnerships #RegionalGrowth
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal Says the Valley Must Build Its Workforce Before the Jobs Arrive
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal, provost of Texas State Technical College Harlingen, said South Texas educational institutions must work closely with employers and with each other to prepare workers for the large industrial projects expanding across the Rio Grande Valley.
texasborderbusiness.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
citizenptnewsnc.bsky.social
Commissioner Patel is pushing for a groundbreaking economic impact study on the Crown Complex to uncover potential growth and job opportunities for our region!

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#CumberlandCounty #NC #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal #CumberlandCountyEconomicDevelopment #EventImpactAnalysis
Commission asks staff to scope Crown Complex economic‑impact study and cost partners
Commissioner Patel asked the board to fund or partner on an economic impact study of the Crown Complex footprint; commissioners asked staff to identify likely partners and costs and return with a recommendation rather than committing funds immediately.
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August 14, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Mayor Rochelle Robinson emphasizes the critical importance of Douglasville's representation on regional boards to address water scarcity and utility concerns as the city navigates growth and development.

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#DouglasvilleCityDouglasCounty #GA #RegionalGrowth #CitizenPortal
Robinson says Douglasville needs a seat at regional tables on water and transport; addresses data-center concerns
Mayor Rochelle Robinson described why serving on the Water and Sewer Authority and Atlanta Regional Commission matters for Douglasville, and said data centers "are paying their fair share" for utilities while stressing the need to understand reuse systems and reservoir capacity.
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August 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
thebrunelcentre.bsky.social
#ICYMI: Director of the Brunel Centre, Dr Lucy Martin, reacts to Andy Burnham's proposal to give Mayors a greater share of locally generated revenues.

#EnglishDevolution #FiscalDevolution #RegionalGrowth #WestOfEngland
Dr Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre, reacts to plans to give regional mayors a share of income tax revenue - The Brunel Centre
The Brunel Centre is an economic data and research centre focussed on powering sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the West of England.
www.thebrunelcentre.co.uk
August 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM