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Sonora could become the epicenter of nearshoring in Mexico

SONORA - The governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo Montaño, highlighted that the state has positioned itself as the epicenter of nearshoring in Mexico, which translates into an increase in exports and jobs In a report by the consulting firm...

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Texas awards more than US$1.3 million in workforce training grants to Lone Star College

TEXAS - Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Lone Star College more than US$13 million in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants These grants will enable Lone Star College to provide customized...

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San Diego residents may be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage

SAN DIEGO - Beginning Jan 1, 2024, more San Diego residents will be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, regardless of their immigration status, the County announced The new state law expands eligibility to adults ages 26 to 49 "The...

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Semarnat grants land use permits to Tesla to set up Gigafactory in Nuevo Leon

NUEVO LEON - The federal government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), granted land use permits to Tesla to install its Gigafactory in the municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon The notification was made...

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Wine company receives support to expand production in NM

NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded US$50,000 from the LEDA job creation fund to Enchantment Vineyards, a family-owned and operated Portales wine company The funds will be used to expand the company's...

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EPCC and UTEP seek to empower STEM students

EL PASO, TX - El Paso Community College (EPCC) and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have teamed up to create STEMFUERTE, a collaborative initiative that helps EPCC science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students leverage existing...

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Arizona and Maricopa County, national leaders in talent attraction

ARIZONA - A new report from Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders in adding jobs and skilled workers over the past five years Maricopa County ranked No 1 on Lightcast's Talent...

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New Mexico announces strategic water supply to address water shortages

NEW MEXICO - In order to increase drought resilience and advance clean energy production and storage, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a strategic water supply, the first of its kind in the United States The strategic water...

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Maricopa County and MCCCD partner to offer free training to 250 students

MARICOPA, AZ - Maricopa County and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) have partnered to offer free training to 250 students looking to advance their careers in high-demand sectors "This partnership exemplifies Maricopa County's...

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Laredo offers services to Paisanos returning to Mexico

LAREDO, TX - The city of Laredo, Texas, will offer a number of services to Mexican citizens returning home for the Christmas and New Year's vacations Operation Paisano, which has been in place for 24 years, includes information on hotels,...

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