Economy

Look Ahead America Releases Anti-Corporate Censorship Model Legislation

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

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

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

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.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship  

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

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!

SpaceX founder Elon Musk shared a pushed-back prediction on the date when people can set foot on Mars.
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New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary January 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

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

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'

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

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

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

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.
Mexico President Denies US Is Asking for Oil Help, Says Mexicans Should Not Worry About Gas Price Hike

Mexico President Denies U.S. Is Asking for Oil Help, Says Mexicans Should Not Worry About Gas Price Hike

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador denies that the U.S. is asking Mexico for oil amid the hike of U.S. gas prices.
Mercado Libre Hacked: Hackers May Have Stolen Personal Information of up to 300,000 Users in Latin America

Mercado Libre Hacked: Hackers May Have Stolen Personal Information of up to 300,000 Users in Latin America

Mercado Libre, the largest online marketplace in Latin America, was reportedly hacked, and the data of some 300,000 users were compromised during the attack.
Elon Musk Warns 'High' Probability of Ukraine Starlink to Be Targeted Amid Russian Invasion

Elon Musk Warns 'High' Probability of Ukraine Starlink to Be Targeted Amid Russian Invasion

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk warned that the Starlink satellite broadband service could be "targeted" in Ukraine, which Russia is invading.
NYSIF

NYSIF Continues to Exceed and Prioritize Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises’ Participation Goals

12th Annual MWBE Investment Symposium designed to further spark statewide job growth and expand investment opportunities.
Mexico Is Paying Hundreds of Thousands of Farmers to Reforest Rural Areas

Mexico Is Paying Hundreds of Thousands of Farmers to Reforest Rural Areas

Mexico's anti-poverty program, Sembrando Vida, continued to re-green deforested areas by paying more than 400,000 farmers in 20 states.
Gas Prices in California: How Much Will You Be Paying for Gas in California Amid Price Hikes?

Gas Prices in California: How Much Will You Be Paying for Gas in California Amid Price Hikes?

Americans are expected to see an uptick in gas prices across the nation amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with the national average for a gallon of regular gas in the United States reaching $3.65.
Eastfield Mall Opens Doors to 16 New Latino-owned Businesses

Eastfield Mall Opens Doors to 16 New Latino-owned Businesses

Business owners and local leaders celebrated at Springfield’s Eastfield Mall, which is home to 22 Latino-owned businesses, as 16 of which opened their doors within the last six months.