Employment
Entrepreneurs don't love the great recession
The Great Recession has been bad news for small business owners on almost every dimension one can measure. For instance, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that fewer people are starting a business, and small business employment shrunk dramatically. Full Article.
Startup company jobs have long-lasting economic impact
Startup companies create jobs and are important to our economy. Recent research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the majority of the employment they generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy. Full Article.
Startup company jobs have long-lasting economic impact
Startup companies create jobs and are important to our economy. Recent research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the majority of the employment they generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy. Full Article.
Kansas aviation firm considering La. facility
Hawker Beechcraft, which builds business jets, is considering moving manufacturing out of Kansas and to either Louisiana or Mississippi, according to published reports. Bill Boisture, Hawker's CEO, recently indicated that a series of decisions will be made over the next 6 months. Full Article.
Intelligent Communities Workshop Set for July 23 in Natchitoches
The Coordinating & Development Corporation is sponsoring an Intelligent Communities of the Ark-La-Tex meeting for Cenla regional representatives, elected officials, chamber of commerce representatives, educational officials, economic development organizations, workforce investment boards, technical educators, utility company representatives, etc. The goal of the meeting will be to discuss the creation of new and expanded employment and capital formation opportunities through Global access for Central Louisiana. The meeting starts at 9 AM at the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second Street. For more information, call the Coordinating & Development Corporation at (318) 632-2022 or email the CDC at: info@cdconline.org
Job-centric leadership and incentives needed to expand U.S. domestic employment
Today, manufacturing employment in the U.S. computer industry is about 166,000, lower than it was before the first PC was assembled in 1975. Meanwhile, a very effective computer manufacturing industry has emerged in Asia, employing about 1.5 million workers. Since the early days of Silicon Valley, the money invested in companies has increased dramatically, only to produce fewer jobs. Full Article.
Keys to unlock a successful career
Finding a job, flourishing on the job and moving into a better job demand plenty of work—especially during a jobless recovery. There are, however, five things that can help individuals manage successful careers. They include the importance of out-of-the box networking, sweating the small stuff and knowing yourself well enough that you're always ready for reinvention. Full Article.
States' Tax Collections Falter, Widening Budget Gaps
April tax collections are falling short of forecasts and even dropping below last year's depressed levels in a number of states, complicating budget troubles and prompting some governors to dip into rainy-day funds. Based on reports from more than a dozen states, the figures suggest the recession may have taken a heavier-than-expected toll on employment last year, cutting into income taxes. Full Article.
LSUA to host student job fair Wednesday, March 17
LA State Univ. at Alexandria will host a job fair for students from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in the Fitness Center. More than 50 local businesses will be represented, and LSUA students can apply for full- or part-time jobs. Full Article.
U.S. Unemployment Drops Below 10%
Recent government reports indicated that the unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in January to 9.7 percent from 10 percent while employers shed 20,000 jobs. Labor Dept. Analysts said the rate dropped because a survey of households found the number of employed Americans rose by 541,000. Full Article.
