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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Micro Bird deal given statewide recognition
PLATTSBURGH — The Micro Bird deal is getting statewide honors. The attraction of Micro Bird, the electric bus manufacturer set to replace Nova Bus at its Banker Road facility in the Town of Plattsburgh later this year, to Plattsburgh was recently recognized as the 'Economic Development Project of the Year' by the New York State Economic Development Council. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Council in Cooperstown. It was accepted by Abby Praetorius, vice president for Economic Development at the North Country Chamber of Commerce; Steve Hunt, Regional Director of Empire State Development; Molly Ryan, Executive Director of the Clinton County I.D.A.; and Danielle King, President/CEO of TDC. 'The Micro Bird deal was the result of a great team effort and it is great that the team was able to be recognized together,' Garry Douglas, Chamber President, said. Douglas said other team members deserving thanks include 'Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senator Charles Schumer, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and the Town of Plattsburgh, as well as our new friends and partners at Micro Bird of course who we continue to work actively with as they move toward the start of production.' 'This deal stands out as it is an example of something that is so seldom achieved, that being the attraction of a similar company to replace one which is leaving,' he continued. 'Every team member made an indispensable contribution to the outcome and we thank the NYSEDC for its recognition of the shared success. Onward and upward!' In June 2023, Nova Bus announced it would be leaving the Banker Road facility within the following two years. In November 2024, Micro Bird announced it would be acquiring the Nova Bus facility and providing employees with the opportunity to transition to similar employment positions at Micro Bird. Michael S. Cashman, Plattsburgh Town Supervisor, said he's proud the town is part of the team that brought Micro Bird to the community. 'We extend our sincere thanks to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for its steadfast leadership and vision, and to all our regional and state partners who played vital roles. This recognition is a testament to what we can accomplish together when we put collaboration first,' Cashman said. 'At the end of the day, the real award is a new business choosing Plattsburgh and a dedicated workforce continuing to build high-quality products right here in our hometown. We look forward to supporting Micro Bird's bright future here.'
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
More than £20 million in funding approved for three Neath Port Talbot projects
More than £20 million in funding approved for three Neath Port Talbot projects It is part of a wider £70m funding allocation that has been announced in the past nine months Harbourside, Port Talbot (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council ) More than £20 million worth of funding has been approved from the Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board this month for work on three multi-million-pound regeneration schemes. The announcement made on May 22, 2025, is the latest round of funding from the board, for projects it says will support more than 270 jobs along with the creation of additional construction jobs in the area. The new investment is worth a total of £21.2 million and is part of a wider £70m in funding that has been announced in the past nine months. The Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board was set up in 2023 in order to support workers, businesses and communities in the wake of changes at the Tata Steel site based in Port Talbot. The first of the three funded projects will see £12.5 million given to help create an Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility/National Net Zero Centre of Excellence (AMPF) at Harbourside, Port Talbot. The aim of this scheme, worth a total of £35m, is to develop a production and training centre that will "drive forward low carbon and net zero skills training" in the area. Once completed it will make specialist equipment and test products that will also contribute to "up-scaling advanced manufacturing in the region". Article continues below It will receive additional funding from the Swansea Bay City Deal. Harbourside, Port Talbot (Image: Neath Port Talbot Council ) Elsewhere, £8.7m will go towards fully funding the redevelopment of two local business premises at the Metal Box near Briton Ferry and the Sandfields Business Centre. These two projects will convert and expand two existing buildings to "provide high quality accommodation to enable tenants to expand and improve access to new business units". Following the announcement, Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: "This latest investment means more than £70 million has been announced by the Transition Board in just nine months, delivering on our promise to the community. "The plans for the Celtic Freeport, development of floating offshore wind, preservation of steelmaking in the town and significant funding for regeneration all mean there is a bright future for Port Talbot." Article continues below Neath Port Talbot Council leader, Cllr Steve Hunt added: " As we work closely together in meeting the challenges of decarbonisation, it is vital that we also support local people and businesses to maximise the opportunities it offers. " The investment announced today will provide a significant boost to our ongoing work with partners to promote economic growth and to provide people with the skills needed for the industries of the future." For the latest Neath Port Talbot news sign up to our newsletter here.
