Consumer Fitness Category Drives Overall Sports Industry Market Growth
Despite an economic recession in 2020, the U.S. sports and fitness market, including footwear, apparel and equipment, grew by 0.6 percent in 2020.
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Amazon Rolls-Out On-Site Vaccines for Frontline Employees
Amazon will provide on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for frontline employees, starting in Missouri, Nevada, and Kansas.
AZ: U of A Center for Innovation Startup SGNT Wins NSF Research Grant
SGNT, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation startup, has received a $749,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant through the NSF.
WA: Port of Vancouver USA Sees Record Year in 2020
The Port of Vancouver USA is reporting a record-breaking year in 2020, with the highest returns in its 108-year history.
Study: Companies with a Culture of Health Outperform in the Marketplace
Research shows that companies invested in a culture of health, safety, and well-being have a competitive advantage and outperform in the marketplace. ...
NM: State Job Training Funds Support 328 New Mexico Jobs
The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board awarded a total of $3.4 million in funding to 17 companies throughout New Mexico, supporting 328 jobs....
AR: Simmons Tops Forbes' Best Midsize Employers List for Food Companies
Simmons Foods, based in Siloam Springs, Ark., ranked No. 1 among food companies on Forbes 2021 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers.
PLASTICS Creates Leadership Award for Outstanding Plastics Professionals
At its Annual Meeting this fall, the Plastics Industry Association will present its inaugural William R. Carteaux Leadership Award.
OK: Aerospace Industry Producing $11.6B Impact in Region
A new report shows that the impact of the Oklahoma City area's aerospace industry has grown significantly in the last five years.
WI: WEDC Awards 13 Grants to Support Entrepreneurship Amid COVID
Thirteen Wisconsin organizations helping small businesses with training, legal services, coping with COVID-19 and have been awarded grants from the WE...