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Oct 20 2023
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Sec. Canfield to depart Commerce with veteran tapped as successor
After a long career in the private sector, Secretary Canfield took the helm of the Alabama Development Office in 2011 and reorganized the department as Commerce. During his tenure, Alabama launched its first-ever strategic economic development plan, Accelerate Alabama, established new records in international exports, capital investment and job creation. Secretary Canfield represented Alabama
Made in Alabama
Oct 23 2023
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Greg Canfield to depart Alabama Department of Commerce; veteran economic developer tapped as successor
The state’s economic development agency is getting a new leader. After 12 years in the post, Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is stepping down at the end December. Gov. Kay Ivey has tapped Ellen McNair, an economic development veteran, to succeed him. “Throughout my time as governor, we have proudly solidified Alabama as a top state for doing business, and, no doubt, Greg
Alabama News Center
Oct 23 2023
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US Commerce Department names Indiana among dozens of tech hubs
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The federal government has chosen Indiana as one of more than two dozen tech hubs across the country.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, Indiana’s designated hub is Heartland BioWorks.
The designation means the hub can now compete for up to $75 million in grants.
Heartland BioWorks says it will use the
Wish TV
Oct 20 2023
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Sec. Canfield to depart Commerce with veteran economic developer tapped as successor
Sec. Canfield to depart Commerce with veteran economic developer tapped as successor
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -Governor Kay Ivey today announced Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will step down at the end of the year after serving in the post for 12 years. The governor has tapped Ellen McNair, an economic development veteran, to serve as the next secretary...
Spot On Alabama
Oct 28 2023
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Most US civilian firearms exports halted for 90 days: Commerce Department
The United States has halted the export of most civilian firearm exports for the next 90 days, the U.S. Department of Commerce said late Friday. Citing national security reasons, the Commerce Department said the U.S. will largely stop issuing civilian export licenses and will assess the "risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human
Fox Business
Oct 20 2023
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Department of Commerce leader to step down; Gov. Ivey appoints new chair
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - After 12 years of service, Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is stepping down to be replaced by Ellen McNair, Governor Ivey announced Friday. McNair was chosen by Ivey to fill the role and will begin after Canfield officially steps down at the end of the year. “I will forever be grateful for all that Greg has accomplished for our state, and I know
WSFA 12
Aug 08 2023
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Sanders appoints Hudson, Department of Commerce chief of staff, as secretary of Department of Finance and Administration
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed state Department of Commerce chief of staff Jim Hudson as secretary of the state Department of Finance and Administration, it was announced Monday. The former secretary of the finance department, Larry Walther, also was sworn in Monday as state treasurer by state Supreme Court Justice Cody Hiland. Sanders announced her appointment of Walther on Thursday to
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Dec 08 2023
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Suspected DUI driver hits 2 officers, 2 firefighters in Commerce City
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Two police officers and two firefighters were injured by a suspected DUI driver in Commerce City Thursday night. The Commerce City Police Department said the officers and South Adams County firefighters were investigating a separate crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 near Sable Boulevard when they were struck. Police said the DUI driver drove around their
The Denver Gazette
Jul 12 2023
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State, Commerce Department email accounts hit by Chinese-linked hackers
Chinese government-linked hackers attempted to breach email accounts at the State Department and Commerce Department earlier this year, according to revelations from Microsoft. Both agencies confirmed in separate statements that they had been affected by the attack, which was discovered hours before Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing last month. “The Department of State
New York Post (News)
Dec 07 2023
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Commerce City police officers, firefighters struck by suspected impaired driver while investigating crash
Two Commerce City police officers and two firefighters were struck by a suspected impaired driver while investigating a separate crash Thursday evening. The initial crash happened on westbound Interstate 76 near the 10600 block, according to the Commerce City Police Department. Commerce City police said the allegedly impaired driver drove through police barricades and struck two officers and
The Denver Post