The Arizona Diamondbacks will honor the heroes serving our community during AMR Public Safety Recognition Night tomorrow/Saturday, September 3, highlighted by $30,000 in donations by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to the 100 Club of Arizona, PLEA Charities (Phoenix Law Enforcement Association) and United Phoenix Firefighters Charities. Each group will receive a $10,000 … [More]
Jobs Report: Challenges Continue for Small Business Hiring
Small business owners continue to hire, but 49% (seasonally adjusted) of owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period. “The labor market continues to be a significant challenge for small business owners,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Owners are managing several economic headwinds and continue to make business adjustments to … [More]
Employment Increases by 315,000 in August, Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 315,000 in August, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, and retail trade. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor force … [More]