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Borderlands: US-Mexico trade in January 2024 totaled $64.5B
Mexico’s cross-border trade is off to a good start in 2024. The country was the United States’ top trading partner in January, with two-way commerce totaling $64.5 billion, according to the most recent data from the Census Bureau. Mexico’s trade with the U.S....
Gigafactory will be one of the largest in North America
Statevolt Selects Imperial Valley for Revolutionary Gigafactory with a battery production capacity of 54GWh. In a significant development poised to reshape the landscape of renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) production, Statevolt, a leading innovator in...
Arizona Ranks #4 in Best States for Business Survey
According to the latest Chief Executive survey on the Best & Worst States for Business, upward mobility remains achievable thanks to new economic development drivers. The survey, which gathered insights from over 600 CEOs nationwide, revealed that 44% of...
Private Sector Leverages U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground
Unlike most military installations, the primary mission of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is not to train troops for combat, but to test the equipment they use to ensure its functionality. YPG’s unique mission is matched by its distinctive funding model. About...
Myers Power Products Selects San Luis
GYEDC would like to welcome Myers Power Products to the Greater Yuma region! Myers Power is an industry leader in the manufacturing of power distribution centers, electrical pedestals, and low/medium voltage products. The company intends to hire up to 35 FTE employees...
Yuma County included in New York Times List “Counties with the Biggest Job Gains”
Counties with the biggest job gains and losses. Percentage change in jobs from 2019 to 2023 Source New York Times Job Growth in Greater Yuma Region: 3.6% Increase Since 2019 according to the New York Times. Over the past four years, while the United States economy has...