U.S. House Moves on Immigration Reform, With Aims to Boost Competitiveness, Economy
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an economic competitiveness bill focused on advancing the U.S.'s innovation and global competitive...
Industry News
U.S. Economy Adds Stunning 467K Jobs in January, Despite Covid Surge
The U.S. gained 467,000 jobs in January despite fears the economy lost jobs amid the omicron-driven surge of COVID-19 cases, the Labor Department repo...
Survey: 60% of Small Biz Owners Still Can't Find Workers To Hire
The small business labor shortage is still a major threat to the recovery of many different industries, nine months after it began.
Report Says Warehouse Space Sees Record-High Rents, Record-Low Vacancy Rates
Only 3% of warehouse space is available in the U.S. and rents have topped $9 per sq. ft. — both record figures.
53% of Small Biz Owners Say Omicron Has Hurt Their Efforts To Rebound
The latest COVID variant continues to worry small business owners, many of whom experienced a recovery reversal in January.
Study: Half of State, Local Government Employees Considering Leaving Jobs
As state and local governments face unprecedented workforce shortages, an alarming number of public sector employees say they are considering leaving ...
Equipment Leasing and Finance Assn. Releases Survey of Economic Activity
December New Business Volume Down 3 Percent Year-over-year, Up 49 Percent Month-to-month, and Up Almost 9 Percent at Year-End
Insurance Specialists: Cargo Theft Patterns Change at Congested U.S. Ports
Theft at congested U.S. ports has shifted from "on the move" targets to those locations where cargo is temporarily stored and delivered.
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady in January
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the January 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).
IA: Fort Madison Site Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site
A development-ready site in Fort Madison is the latest industrial site to achieve certification through the Iowa Certified Sites program.