Sons Gaming launches in Morgan County with state rural-business support tied to Brush
Sons Gaming has launched in Morgan County with support from Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start program, with expected family entertainment and job creation tied to Brush.
Business & Economy
Jobs, labor, companies, prices, investment, markets, trade, agriculture, energy, and consumer economics.
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Duncan approves 16.5-year tax-increment district for new grocery, restaurant and retail development
The Duncan City Council approved a tax-increment district at Highway 81 and Plato Road planned for a national grocery store, restaurants and retail stores.
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Sam Dong Ohio announces $13 million Delaware expansion and 30 new jobs
Sam Dong Ohio announced a $13 million expansion in Delaware projected to create 30 new jobs, while the city’s Point Improvement Project moves toward an anticipated August 2026 completion.
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Agricultural investment announced for Gilman as local development discussions continue
A June 29 update from state Sen. Chris Balkema’s office identified a major agricultural investment in Gilman, while county records document separate discussions involving Scout Clean Energy.
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Columbia County announces Google-Georgia Power partnership on data-center costs
Columbia County says a new partnership with Google and Georgia Power will place restrictions on data-center growth and utility impacts to help protect local ratepayers.
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RINGANA Plans $85 Million Roanoke Headquarters
Austrian company RINGANA plans its first U.S. headquarters at Blue Ridge Commerce Park, with 435 projected jobs and $85 million in investment.
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Midland Sales-Tax Collections Reach $55.7 Million, Beat Budget
Midland collected $55.743 million in sales taxes through nine months of fiscal 2026, nearly 9% ahead of last year and $7.6 million above budget.
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Springfield council approves $32 million bond for Andy’s headquarters
The Springfield City Council approved a $32 million bond Aug. 10 tied to Andy’s Frozen Custard’s planned new headquarters in the city.
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U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, adding to signs of weaker hiring momentum.
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USDA Opens $500 Million Fertilizer Expansion Program With Aug. 17 Deadline
The USDA is accepting applications for the FIELDS program, which will provide competitive cost-share awards for domestic fertilizer production and related infrastructure.
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Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Keeps Global Supply in Focus
U.S. stocks remained near record highs on Aug. 10, 2026, even as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and renewed concerns about global crude flows.
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EU Packaging Rules Set to Replace Older Waste Regime on Aug. 12, 2026
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 will repeal the EU’s older packaging-waste directive in 2026, while some existing provisions remain in force through 2029.
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FAO: Global Food Prices Hit Highest Level Since January 2023 in July 2026
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization said global food commodity prices rose in July to their highest level since January 2023, as food-security risks deepen.
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Global Air Passenger Demand Fell 1.7% in June as Domestic Traffic Weakened
The International Air Transport Association reported a 1.7% year-over-year decline in global passenger demand in June, with domestic traffic falling 3.0%.
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IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO Say Global Economy Has Absorbed Middle East War Shock — for Now
The four institutions said the global economy remained broadly resilient after the Middle East war shock, but higher energy and fertilizer prices continue to threaten inflation, jobs and vulnerable economies.
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Hasbro raises 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook after second-quarter results despite unauthorized-access costs
Hasbro raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately $1.45 billion to $1.50 billion while reporting $11 million in direct costs and an estimated $25 million revenue impact tied to unauthorized access to company systems.
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Census releases March data on household finances, health and social connection
The U.S. Census Bureau released detailed March 2026 survey tables covering employment, food sufficiency, health insurance, mental health, prices and other household conditions.
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CFPB sues Snap Finance over alleged deceptive high-cost financing and collection practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges Snap Finance and affiliated companies misrepresented financing costs and used unlawful collection tactics.
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CBO’s July Budget Review Is Listed, but Deficit Figures Are Not Included
The Congressional Budget Office lists a July 2026 budget review, while the latest completed report showed a $1.4 trillion deficit through June.
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Restaurant Brands International Sets Aug. 6 Date for Second-Quarter Results
Restaurant Brands International will release its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, followed by an investor call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
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Comcast Plans to Split NBCUniversal and Sky From Its Technology Businesses
Comcast announced plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into a new publicly traded media company while retaining its broadband, wireless and technology operations.
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation and Energy Costs Remain Elevated
The Federal Reserve kept its federal-funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% after its July meeting, as inflation and energy prices remained high.