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Small Businesses Struggling with Labor Shortage

June 2, 2021 By FBN

Restaurateur Paul Moir may well have summed up how small business owners are feeling: “The labor shortage is the cherry on top of what has been a very difficult year.” The co-owner of Brix and Proper Meats and Provisions and many other small business owners are reporting a similar challenging timeline through the past 15 months. Businesses were closed in March 2020. Some were able to adjust and open throughout the summer and fall with curbside service and strict social distancing guidelines. … [Read more...] about Small Businesses Struggling with Labor Shortage

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Brix, business owners, Café Daily Fare, Criollo, Employees, Governor’s Back To Work program, labor shortage, Ogden’s Cleaners, Proper Meats and Provisions, small business, Timberline Firearms and Training, unemployment

Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%

September 17, 2020 By FBN

Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is 12,200 more jobs than the ten year average for the month. Gains were posted across ten private sectors, with ‘education and health services’ and ‘trade, transportation and utilities’ at the top. “This … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business, covid- 19, economoy, Feature, Jobs, Money, unemployment, work

How Arizona Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Can Access Unemployment Benefits

April 17, 2020 By FBN

Recent state and federal actions have expanded eligibility and benefit amounts for Arizona workers impacted by COVID-19. On March 20, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order, later followed by the signing of legislation, ensuring those who are out of work or facing a loss of hours because of COVID-19 have access to unemployment benefits. The order: Waived the one-week waiting period after an employee loses a job before they apply for unemployment benefits; and Temporarily suspended work … [Read more...] about How Arizona Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Can Access Unemployment Benefits

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: covid- 19, unemployment

Local Groups Alleviating Unemployment Concerns

March 25, 2012 By Nancy R. Harrison

 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its unemployment figures for the nation for the month of February. The January numbers showed 8.3 percent of Americans were out of work. The State of Arizona’s most recent figures are from December, and show 8.7 percent of our residents are unemployed. Coconino County’s rate was 8.5 percent, while Maricopa’s was at 7.7 percent, and Pima County was at 7.9 percent during that same month. Updated state statistics are due out in mid-March. Carol … [Read more...] about Local Groups Alleviating Unemployment Concerns

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arizonans, bureau of labor statistics, Carol Curtis, county career center, Hiatt, percent, pima county, unemployment, unemployment figures, work

Workshop on Unemployment Benefits

November 20, 2010 By Theresa Bierer

Dec 8   Flagstaff Jobs2010 is offering a workshop for people who will be losing unemployment benefits.  Topics will include coping skills and availability of services in the community.  The workshop will include a community resource panel with information from at least five local non profits who may have applicable services. The event will be held at the Flagstaff Aquaplex, from 1-2:30 on December 8th. Flagstaff Jobs2010 continues to offer a wide variety of services for people … [Read more...] about Workshop on Unemployment Benefits

Filed Under: Business Calendar Tagged With: aquaplex, community resource, coping skills, information, Jobs, Panel, Resource, resource panel, unemployment, unemployment benefits

Economists – Slow Recovery

November 18, 2010 By Stacey Wittig

       While it is a difficult time financially for many people, the hardships during this economic period are not unusual. That was part of the consensus among economists during the recent Flagstaff Economic Outlook Conference.      The annual conference was sponsored by Chase, Northern Arizona University W.A. Franke College of Business and Flagstaff Business News. Since 1976, the conference has drawn local businesspeople eager to hear annual forecasts by prominent economists. Keynote … [Read more...] about Economists – Slow Recovery

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: amp company, Business, economic outlook conference, economy, jim glassman, northern arizona university, promising signs, unemployment

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