Salem Data-Center Proposal Advances as Council Weighs Moratorium
Verrus filed Salem’s first city review application for an artificial-intelligence data center on July 31, days before council considered a possible moratorium.
Economic Development
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Vestavia Hills approves incentive package for Walmart grocery store at former Winn-Dixie site
The Vestavia Hills City Council approved an economic-development agreement supporting a planned Walmart Neighborhood Market at 3925 Crosshaven Drive in Cahaba Heights.
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Rio Grande City begins $500,000 Britton Avenue downtown revitalization project
Construction is underway on Rio Grande City’s Britton Avenue Revitalization Project, funded by a $500,000 state grant awarded in 2024.
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Greybull Continues 2026 Town Planning and Economic-Development Work
Greybull’s town government has posted its July 13, 2026 council packet while the Wyoming Business Council documents an ongoing regional planning and economic-development partnership involving local officials, businesses and tourism partners.
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Dalhart schedules Aug. 6 meeting on growth plan, vacant buildings and Project Silver Lantern
Dalhart’s 2026 calendar lists an Aug. 6 special-called meeting after an Aug. 4 regular meeting. Earlier economic-development materials identified proposed action on a comprehensive plan, vacant commercial buildings and Project Silver Lantern negotiations.
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Virginia Beach appoints Emily Archer as economic-development director
City Manager Patrick Duhaney appointed Emily Archer to lead Virginia Beach’s economic-development department as planning continues for major growth areas.
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New Orleans launches multi-phase Canal Street revitalization plan
Mayor Helena Moreno’s new Canal Street strategy combines safety, repairs, business recruitment, vacant-space reuse and beautification in phases.
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Lima promotes $25 million Opportunity Zone investment program for companies and infrastructure
The City of Lima is highlighting a $25 million Arctaris-Lima investment program aimed at growing companies and community infrastructure in census tracts 126, 129 and 141.
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Garner’s Aug. 18 IMPACT Conference will bring officials and business leaders together for economic-development announcements
Garner’s 2026 Chamber IMPACT Conference is scheduled for Aug. 18, bringing business leaders, elected officials and economic-development professionals together to discuss announcements and insights about the city’s future.
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Heath Springs advances infrastructure project backed by state funding
A planning record says Heath Springs was selected for an economic-development project estimated at about $100,000, with site work targeted for July and roughly half the cost expected from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
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Sacramento County launches plan to turn Mather Airport into a trade hub
Sacramento County has begun an effort to expand aircraft operations at Mather Airport and explore transforming the former Air Force base into a tradeport.
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Russellville approves up to $58,810 for planned Texas Roadhouse site work
The Russellville City Council voted 7-1 to approve an economic-development agreement tied to a planned Texas Roadhouse at the former Burger King property on East Main Street.
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Colorado Springs Announces Municipal Court, Economic Development Changes
Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced leadership transitions affecting Municipal Court and Economic Development, including Judge William Kane’s planned retirement.
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Lexington approves FY 2026 budget with sidewalk and safety funding
Lexington’s Urban County Council approved a nearly $1 billion FY 2026 budget, including $400,000 for unsafe sidewalk repairs and public-safety funding.
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Rensselaer opens Downtown Revitalization Initiative project call
Rensselaer project sponsors can submit downtown revitalization proposals beginning July 17, 2026, during an approximately six-week application period that includes public workshops and planning meetings.
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Alabama awards Tuskegee $400,000 grant for automotive-supplier plant expected to create 187 jobs
A $400,000 federal Community Development Block Grant will support infrastructure for CPT America’s planned $163 million automotive-supplier plant in Tuskegee.
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Developer proposes $10 billion data-center campus on 890 acres near Graham
Headwaters Site Development is targeting land south of Lake Graham for the proposed Project Saltworks campus, but no final city or county approval is established.
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Chemung County IDA receives $4 million FAST NY award for former Horseheads Holding Point
The funding will support rail, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure upgrades at the former Holding Point site in the Village of Horseheads.
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Trinity officials weigh 2026 economic-development and county-budget decisions
Official Trinity records show June city and economic-development meetings and July county sessions tied to a preliminary $76.97 million fiscal-year 2026–27 budget.
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Elk City development district reaches scheduled expiration after $5 million plan
Beckham Increment District No. 1 reached its scheduled June 30, 2026 expiration, but the available records do not confirm what happens next.
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Oakland launches commercial façade grant program for downtown businesses
The Town of Oakland announced a new Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program on July 1, while a separate July 8 notice sought residents for two town boards.
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FANUC Pontiac expansion included in plan for 553 regional jobs
A Michigan Strategic Fund approval includes FANUC’s Pontiac expansion, which will add manufacturing and logistics capacity as part of 553 expected regional jobs.