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New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor has released the preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2022.
Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

By Paola Hernández
Vice President Kamala Harris unveils improvements to SBA Community Advantage Pilot Program at a White House event with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, extending it to 2024.
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ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 455,000 Jobs in March

By Paola Hernández
Private sector employment increased by 455,000 jobs from February to March, according to the March ADP National Employment Report.
Avocado Prices Reach 24-year High in Aftermath of Mexico Import Ban

Avocado Prices Reach 24-year High in Aftermath of Mexico Import Ban

By Paola Hernández
Avocado prices have reached their highest in more than two decades due to tighter supply in Mexico, the world's largest exporter of the fruit, signaling pricier guacamole.
Mexico Central Bank: Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Admits Breaking Law by Revealing Rate Hike Before Official Announcement

Mexico Central Bank: Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Admits Breaking Law by Revealing Rate Hike Before Official Announcement

By Paola Hernández
Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador admits that he broke the law when he beat Mexico's central bank in announcing that it was increasing its prime interest rate.
Kobe Bryant Crash Photo Trial: Witness Reveals How Fire Captain Shared ‘Kobe’s Burnt-Up Body’

Kobe Bryant Shoes Continue With Nike After Vanessa Bryant Approves Partnership; Here's the First New Sneakers to Be Released

By Paola Hernández
New shoes will be released by Nike in honor of Gigi Bryant after Kobe's wife, Vanessa Bryant, announces partnership with the company.
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ADP Recognizes Leaders in Workplace Change at 29th Annual ADP® Meeting of the Minds Conference

By Paola Hernández
During the 29th annual ADP Meeting of the Minds conference, ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, recognized five companies for their efforts to build a better world of work.
Look Ahead America Releases Anti-Corporate Censorship Model Legislation

Look Ahead America Releases Anti-Corporate Censorship Model Legislation

By Paola Hernández
The Research Group at Look Ahead America has released model legislation to fight corporate censorship at the state level.
March 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

March 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

By Paola Hernández
ADP Research Institute will release the March findings of the ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report and ADP National Franchise Report next week.
Stimulus Check Update: $400 Tax Rebate Proposed in California Amid Gas Price Hike

Stimulus Check Update: $400 Tax Rebate Proposed in California Amid Gas Price Hike

By Paola Hernández
There is a call for a "gas stimulus check" in California to allow taxpayers to receive a $400 tax rebate check to help with the rising cost of daily needs.
Senators Applaud SBA Administrator Guzman’s Decision to Extend Additional Deferment to Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers

Senators Applaud SBA Administrator Guzman’s Decision to Extend Additional Deferment to Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers

By Paola Hernández
Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a major policy change to the SBA's COVID economic relief portfolio to provide more flexibility to small business owners impacted by the pandemic.
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship  

By Paola Hernández
SBA will recognize top small businesses with a four-day series or events, including a live virtual summit, educational sessions, and award presentations.
Western Specialty Contractors Chicago Branch Receives 2021 ICRI Project of the Year Award for Extra Storage Space Concrete Restoration

Western Specialty Contractors Chicago Branch Receives 2021 ICRI Project of the Year Award for Extra Storage Space Concrete Restoration

By Paola Hernández
Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Branch has received the 2021 International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Chicago Chapter "Project of the Year" Award for its concrete restoration work at Extra Space Storage in Chicago.
Elon Musk Mars Prediction: SpaceX CEO Sees Humans Stepping on the Red Planet by 2029!

Elon Musk Mars Prediction: SpaceX CEO Sees Humans Stepping on the Red Planet by 2029!

By Paola Hernández
SpaceX founder Elon Musk shared a pushed-back prediction on the date when people can set foot on Mars.
Local Area Unemployment Rates*(%)

New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary January 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

By Paola Hernández
The New York State Department of Labor has released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2022.
Latina, Black Street Vendors in Los Angeles Get $5 Million Worth Support Initiative From JPMorgan Chase

Latina, Black Street Vendors in Los Angeles Get $5 Million Worth Support Initiative From JPMorgan Chase

By Paola Hernández
JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Wednesday said that it committed $5 million to help Black and Latina street vendors in Los Angeles strengthen their businesses.
Elon Musk Denies Training Advice of Chenchen Republic's Leader Who Called Tesla CEO 'Effeminate'

Elon Musk Denies Training Advice of Chenchen Republic's Leader Who Called Tesla CEO 'Effeminate'

By Paola Hernández
Elon Musk was called "effeminate" by the Chenchen Republic's leader, and he was advised to get training after he challenged Vladimir Putin into a fight.
California: Why Chick-fil-A Is Becoming a ‘Public Nuisance’ for Californians

California: Why Chick-fil-A Is Becoming a 'Public Nuisance' for Californians

By Paola Hernández
California Chick-fil-A has become a public nuisance in the state, with the fast-food chain causing drive-thru lines that often have cars filled with hungry customers backed into the street for hours at a time.
Ultra1Plus Receives Dexos1™ Brand Certification From General Motors

Ultra1Plus Receives Dexos1™ Brand Certification From General Motors

By Paola Hernández
Ultra1Plus is proud to announce that its 0W-20 and 5W-30 oils are now certified in North America as Dexos1™ GM Approved-GEN3 engine oils by General Motors (GM).
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KAI Build’s Women Share Their Unique Experiences for Women in Construction Week

By Paola Hernández
During Women in Construction Week, St. Louis-based general contractor KAI Build asked several of its women employees to share their stories and opinions on the future of women in construction.
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