https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/ en https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/south-carolina/news/sc-avm-group-establishes-national-hq-charleston-35768 AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:34:44 -0500 35768 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/georgia/news/ga-red-cats-blue-ops-bring-hundreds-new-jobs-35767 Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that Blue Ops, Inc. will invest $30 million in its new manufacturing facility in Valdosta, which is expected to create 200+ jobs over the next several years in Lowndes County. Blue Ops is the maritime division of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:22:39 -0500 35767 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/tennessee/news/tn-edge-board-approves-major-investments-35766 The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board recently approved three significant projects that will drive continued investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth across the region’s industrial sector. The EDGE Economic Development Finance Committee also approved Small Business Loans to Icon Salon Suites LLC, Wakil Solutions LLC, and Peace Park Memphis. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:18:24 -0500 35766 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/news/az-mo-nj-nc-target-open-six-new-stores-may-35765 Retail giant Target will open six new stores this May in Arizona, Missouri, New Jersey and North Carolina — part of more than 30 planned for 2026. Each is designed to deliver Target’s elevated guest experience and differentiated style, design and value; leverage tech for more personalized, joyful shopping; and strengthen its team and community with good-paying jobs. The six new stores are expected to hire a total of at least 870 employees. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:39:34 -0500 35765 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/alabama/al-birmingham-business-alliance-launches-bhm-iq-35764 The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced the launch of BHM IQ, a new business intelligence initiative designed to strengthen the region's economic development strategy through advanced analytics, industry research, and competitive intelligence. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:46:28 -0500 35764 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/texas/tx-preliminary-analysis-indicates-texas-economy-35763 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on the state’s 2025 current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP). The Texas economy also grew faster than the nation as a whole in 2025 at a rate of 2.5% when adjusted for inflation. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:49 -0500 35763 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/texas/news/tx-bjs-wholesale-club-marks-texas-debut-forney-35762 BJ’s Wholesale Club announced the launch of Texas operations with the Forney club’s grand opening set for Friday, April 24. To celebrate the milestone, the new BJ’s Gas location, at 11150 E US Highway 80 in Forney, will offer members gas at $2 per gallon for one day only on Wednesday, April 22. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:56 -0500 35762 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/louisiana/news/la-woodside-tugboat-contract-boosts-louisiana-35761 Woodside Energy has awarded a services contract to Green Tug Towing for the design and construction of four new tugs to be built at C&C Marine and Repair in Plaquemines Parish and delivered to Louisiana LNG in 2028. With this award, valued at more than $300 million, Woodside and its contractors have now committed more than $1 billion to Louisiana suppliers for the foundational development of the Louisiana LNG project. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:16:26 -0500 35761 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/news/de-fl-nemours-childrens-health-investing-400m-35760 Nemours Children's Health is investing $400 million to expand its hospitals and programs to both its hospitals in Delaware and Florida. The company says the plans demonstrate its investment in transforming the health of children in the states it serves, and beyond. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:56:22 -0500 35760 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/retail/news/walmart-modernize-and-remodel-650-stores-year-and-35759 Retail giant Walmart plans to remodel more than 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Markets in 2026 and says it will open approximately 20 new locations in 2026 and early 2027, as the company looks to modernize the shopping experience for customers and drive growth. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:20:54 -0500 35759 at https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com