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Building the 'Plant of the Future' or Manufacturing, Supply Chain Businesses

Building the 'Plant of the Future' or Manufacturing, Supply Chain Businesses

Five Business Trends Driving Technology Adoption on Factory or Warehouse Floor

Report: Disparity in Workplace Experience Ratings Between Employers, Employees

Report: Disparity in Workplace Experience Ratings Between Employers, Employees

New employee experience research shows gap in perceptions surrounding business resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic, signaling a need for digital transfo...

SBA Announces HUBZones to Expand Opportunities for Small Businesses

SBA Announces HUBZones to Expand Opportunities for Small Businesses

The U.S. SBA announced the expansion of HUBZone, a program that provides small businesses with opportunities to compete in the federal marketplace.

Survey: Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Remains Near Historic Highs

Survey: Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Remains Near Historic Highs

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the May 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry.

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KS: Topeka to Develop $13 Million Downtown Innovation Campus

GO Topeka, the economic development group for Kansas’ Capital City, announced plans to develop a $13 million innovation campus.

FL: State Dept. of Econ. Opportunity Announces $74M for Job Growth Grants

FL: State Dept. of Econ. Opportunity Announces $74M for Job Growth Grants

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is accepting economic development project proposals for $74 million in Florida Job Growth Grant Funds.

Research Reveals Shortage of Workplace Mental Health Resources

Research Reveals Shortage of Workplace Mental Health Resources

Ruderman Family Foundation and Bentley University: 84 percent of students say employers should offer space to connect around mental health, but only 2...

Survey: Current Job Postings in US Outpacing Number of Unemployed Workers

Survey: Current Job Postings in US Outpacing Number of Unemployed Workers

PeopleReady analysis finds over 14 million jobs hiring right now; highlights some of the most in-demand positions.

Secretaries Raimondo, Walsh Discuss Investing in Apprenticeships

Secretaries Raimondo, Walsh Discuss Investing in Apprenticeships

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo joined Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently on the importance investments in the American Jobs Plan.

ME: Maine Econ Group Live + Work Sponsors Pro Golf Event

ME: Maine Econ Group Live + Work Sponsors Pro Golf Event

On June 24-27, 2021 the Live + Work in Maine Open, a PGA Korn Ferry Tour event, will feature 156 of the top rising players.