George Harben

Econ dev pro. Now working with business as a team member of the County permitting dept. Like classical/jazz music. Earned CEcD, CERP. Opinions are mine.

[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

Report: Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy.
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[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy.
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[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

This is an interesting take on the youth employment challenge. Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds.
https://t.co/1vaYUIJSf7

[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

You’ve been given free access to this story from The Economist as a gift. You can open the link five times within seven days. After that it will expire.

Wonderful article about Texas. Texas is becoming America Inc’s centre of gravity.
https://t.co/BZOTWBmjXa

[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty.
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[Northern Virginia's Transportation Authority @NVTAuthority]

Share your feedback on the Route 15 and Braddock Road Roundabout project! The roundabout is expected to improve safety and traffic flow for people traveling along Route 15, Old Carolina Road and Braddock Road.

Comments will be accepted through May 29 @LoudounCoGovt 🔗 https://t.co/sSruxyqNYB

[U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau]

Cross-survey modeling allows us to enhance the usefulness of federal data products by using #MachineLearning to bridge the gap between surveys.

Join us Wednesday to learn more.

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[MACH37 @MACH37cyber]

Shoutout to Jason Chen, CEO of MACH37, for his feature in @VirginiaBiz's Ecosystem Insights! Jason breaks down the future of AI cybersecurity, from agentic AI to quantum-resistant security.

https://t.co/0qUuoDnEoB

[Site Selection Group @SiteSelectionGr]

Many viable sites fall out of consideration not because of fatal flaws, but because the submission failed to fully answer questions or communicate readiness.

Read our blog on what separates strong site submissions from the rest: https://t.co/DPEsrE2Cgs

[Virginia Employment Commission @vaemploy]

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[MACH37 @MACH37cyber]

AI agents can browse, decide, and act autonomously. McKinsey's latest report makes the case that capability is a major new attack surface for the enterprise.

The founders solving this now have a massive market ahead. https://t.co/9X37LXHcon

[Biggins Lacy Shapiro @BLSandCompany]

Are rural communities in Wyoming and Montana still optimal for data centers?

Tracey Hyatt Bosman dives into the unique challenges of siting data centers in these markets.

Read more here: https://t.co/ndLiGuBckf

[U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau]

Bring your data to life using the mapping feature on https://t.co/MKVkizqxb6.

Join our Thursday #webinar to learn how to navigate the mapping interface, use ribbon tools, and more.

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#ExploreCensusData

[Institute for Supply Management @ism]

ICYMI ⏩ Lessons learned in Denver: #ISMWorld2026 highlighted a new supply chain differentiator, speed. Leaders discussed how #AI, rapid change and people-first leadership are shaping resilient organizations — and why velocity is a competitive advantage.
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[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

Will this impact economic development? United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty.
https://t.co/EfQONp0NrD

[George Harben @Harben_eco_dev]

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis.
https://t.co/KpiZtFpNko

[U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL]

Registered Apprenticeships offer pathways to good-paying, in-demand jobs. 🇺🇸

Help us Make America Skilled Again and build our nation's future: https://t.co/IuqkysM2kp

[National Mall NPS @NationalMallNPS]

The black stone walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial are inscribed with the names of the more than 58,000 American servicemembers who died during the Vietnam conflict. Though controversial at its creation, Maya Lin's groundbreaking design is now one of the Mall's most beloved sites. We hope to see you there on Memorial Day. #WashingtonDC

[U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau]

We have a team of Data Dissemination Specialists ready to help you find and use #CensusData. Let us walk you through our data tools and resources.

Request a free training today.
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[Virginia Employment Commission @vaemploy]

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