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.
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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.
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...
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.
November Retail Sales Put Holiday Season On Track To Set Records
Retail sales continued to grow in November, putting the 2021 holiday season on track for record spending, the National Retail Federation said.
Forecast: 4.6% Growth in Equipment, Software Investment and 3.5% GDP Growth
Low financial stress, an expanding housing sector, and increased federal spending on infrastructure are expected to propel equipment and software inve...
$12.6 Million in Federal Grants Designated for America’s Marine Highways
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration awarded $12.6 million in grants to nine marine highway projects across the nation.