Pennsylvania employers added 34,000 jobs in April, the highest monthly number since 1996, although unemployment remained at its highest rate in more than a quarter century. Gov. Ed Rendell calls it “really good news for Pennsylvania,” although he acknowledges that the effects of the recession aren’t over. Jobs increased in April nationally and in...
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Six out of 10 U.S. small and mid-sized business owners are considering belt-tightening actions with their labor forces during the next six months amid cautious optimism about their sales and profits and little hope for a boost from the federal stimulus program any time soon, according to the PNC Economic Outlook survey’s newest findings....
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Bill Supports Small Business Investments to Create Jobs With continuing job losses and an unemployment rate rising to 9.8 percent as September’s jobs numbers were released today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) announced new legislation that would spur economic growth through small business job creation. The Congressman revealed the details of the bill at the...
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is funding water and sewer projects that are reducing pollution, creating jobs and helping communities to address longstanding operational problems, Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Hanger made the remarks while touring a $3.5 million wastewater project in Cresson Borough, Cambria County that was funded in part...
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Pottstown, Pa – September 2, 2009 – Open A Franchise announces the opening of it’s new Franchise Showroom located in Pottstown, Pa. The new “Open A Franchise” showroom is a free resource for people looking for a more efficient & effective way to research the world of franchising before making an investment. Experienced Franchise...
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by Christopher Flavelle Not content to put you in a new car, the government wants you to think about a new washing machine and fridge, too. BusinessWeek reports that the Department of Energy will use stimulus cash to offer rebates of up to $200 for the purchase of high-efficiency household appliances. (You don’t need...
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