Labor Department Says U.S. Added Just 199,000 Jobs in December
The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in December as the omicron variant of COVID-19 began to spread through the country, data by the Labor Department shows.
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WaPo: Amazon Expanding Into 'Opportunity Zones,' Gaining Tax Incentives
Amazon has been heavily expanding into areas that the government designates for special tax incentives, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 8.5% During Holidays
It’s been a resurgent season for retailers as consumers stocked their carts with gifts and gadgets, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Poll Shows Lowest SMB Rent Delinquency Rate Since Pandemic Began
While several small business sectors showed signs of recovery over the past month, 43% of minority-owned small businesses still struggled to pay their...
MissionSquare Research Institute Identifies Six Workforce Trends for 2022
Recent research by MissionSquare Research Institute highlights strategies and steps governments can take to be employers of choice.
Recreational Vehicle Shipments Set Record for November, Says RV Industry Assoc.
The RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,135 units, a record for the month.
Suntory Group Unveils Prototype Bottle Made of 100% Plant-Based Materials
Suntory’s new plant-based bottle takes beverages industry closer to holy grail of bioplastics, says GlobalData.
DOT Maritime Administration Announces $241 Million in PIDP Awards
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration announced recently $241 million in grant awards for the Port Infrastructure Development Progr...
Site Selection Firm Releases Annual Global Innovation Hubs Report
Hickey and Associate’s annual 2021 Global Innovation Hubs report outlines and evaluates the factors currently driving business innovation and transfor...
Report: Supply Chain Disruption Creates Efficiency, Competitive Advantage Opportunities
Businesses that prioritize supply chain reliability can gain a competitive advantage in the year ahead, according to a 2022 outlook report.