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Workforce

KS: September is Workforce Development Professionals Month in Kansas

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recently recognizing September as Workforce Development Professionals Month in the state.

Workforce

U.S. Economy Adds Just 235,000 Jobs in August; Jobless Rate Falls to 5.2%

The U.S. added 235,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent, according to recent data from the U.S. Labor Department.

Logistics

VA: First Official State-Led Supply Chain Optimization Program Announced

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced the launch of the nation’s first official state-led Supply Chain Optimization Program.

COVID-19

Study: Manufacturers Encourage Covid Vax, But Stop Short of Mandates

While a slight majority (51%) of manufacturers encourage employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, only 2% said they require vaccinations, according to a n...

Retail

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Set for Sept. 13-15

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced its 2021 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit for September 13-15, 2021.

COVID-19

Study: 41% of Employees Support Higher Insurance Rates for Unvaxed Workers

Forty-four percent of working Americans say that the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant impacts their willingness to return to the workplace.

Business

NC: Main Street Program Tops $4 Billion In Investments For N.C. Communities

North Carolina’s Main Street program has leveraged more than $4.08 billion in public and private investment in their downtown districts since 1980.

Retail

SBA Awards $2.7 Million in Grants to 14 Women’s Business Centers

The U.S. SBA issued 14 awards of up to $200,000 each to organizations in 13 states as part of the Women’s Business Centers Resiliency and Recovery Dem...

Aerospace

WI: Aerospace Collaboration to Benefit Small Businesses, Air National Guard

A unique new military-civilian collaboration to promote aerospace innovation in Wisconsin has received a competitive federal grant.

Workforce

Study: More Than 6 in 10 Companies Have High Volume Recruitment Needs

Survey finds most businesses need to ramp up their hiring, but many are struggling to attract quality talent and prevent candidate drop off.