n the week ending April 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 576,000, a decrease of 193,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it was 256,000. The previous week's level was revised up by 25,000 from 744,000 to 769,000. The 4-week moving average was 683,000, a decrease of … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Apr 14: ACG Arizona April 2021 Virtual M&A/PE Panel
Join ACG Arizona for an inside look at the forces and factors that are driving M&A and private equity in the current economy. Our virtual event will include an in-depth panel discussion featuring professionals from some of the leading private equity, mezzanine, and BDC firms in Arizona and beyond. This exclusive panel will address the status of the dealmaking market, … [More]
CPI Rises 0.6% in March as Gasoline Index Continues to Rise
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The March 1-month increase was the largest rise since a 0.6-percent increase in August 2012. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.6 percent before … [More]
The Green Economy: How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Sustainability by Planning Now
The climate crisis has not gone away, nor has the ever-increasing income gap between the rich and poor. The pandemic has magnified these challenges as governments struggle to also contain the spread of the virus while managing the economic fallout, supporting workers and ensuring continuity of schooling of children. Despite the gloom, there is good news. With the right choices, … [More]
400+ Small Buisness Owners and Advocates Launch Initiative on Vaccine Leadership to Get Economy Back on Track
Reimagine Main Street (RMS), a project of Public Private Strategies (PPS), has launched a public awareness campaign that will support small business owners in being leaders on the Covid-19 vaccines with their employees and in their community. The campaign was announced during a webinar that also included findings from a survey of more than 3,300 small employers on their … [More]
Looking for Your First Home? Avoid These Mistakes
While shopping for a home is exciting, it’s also a complex process that can be overwhelming and easily lead to costly mistakes for unprepared first-time homebuyers. “As with most things in life, preparation is key to success — particularly with buying your first home,” said Jeremy Wine, manager of housing counseling services with Take Charge America, a HUD-approved nonprofit … [More]
