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DoorDash: Proposition 22 boosts wages, security for gig workers

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 2, 2022

Under Proposition 22, California DoorDash employees and other gig workers earned record income in 2021, according to the company.
Economics
Pennsylvania governor invests $246 million in Port of Philadelphia to help businesses and communities 'thrive'

By Kaleb Brown | Mar 1, 2022

On Feb. 4, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that his administration would be investing $246 million to further develop the state's successful Port of Philadelphia and in turn improve economic stability in the region.
Economics
Advocacy group: BlackRock's strategy could cost Florida consumers

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 25, 2022

Consumers’ Research is alerting investors, states like Florida as well as individuals, that BlackRock's investment strategy could ultimately hurt the average U.S. consumer.
Economics
Back to the future: DeLorean chooses San Antonio as global headquarters for electric-car comeback

By David Beasley | Feb 21, 2022

Automaker DeLorean Motor Company is going back to the future with San Antonio as its new home, News 4 reported.
Economics
Mt. Olive Pickle Company announces $35 million expansion, creating jobs for Wayne County

By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022

A North Carolina-based pickle company recently announced a $35 million expansion investment that will create 167 jobs in Wayne County.
Economics
Chamber 101 Maximize Your Membership on February 22, 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2022

Chamber 101 Maximize Your Membership on February 22, 2022.
Economics
Ace CEO: "transformational surge in business" in 2021; revenue up 40 pct since 2019

By Illinois Business Daily reports | Feb 16, 2022

Oak Brook-based Ace Hardware reported record earnings of $8.6 billion today, an increase of some 40 percent from 2019.The company's net income was $330 million, an increase of 4.1 percent over 2020, according to a company press release.
Economics
Coyotes announces temporary move to ASU facility: 'It’s going to be loud'

By Bob Martin | Feb 16, 2022

NHL hockey is coming to Tempe, with the Arizona Coyotes announcing that it will be moving to to the Arizona State University multipurpose arena as the team builds its new arena nearby.
Economics
AZHCC Business Success Webinar on February 16, 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

AZHCC Business Success Webinar on February 16, 2022.
Economics
'It's so flexible': Gig workers and surveys praise gig work

By John Kelly | Feb 1, 2022

(Sponsored Content -- ) Gig work can be performed with any background.
Economics
'I can come home for any reason': Rideshare workers choose freelance driving for schedule flexibility

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 30, 2022

Workers who choose to drive for Uber often cite the convenience of being able to set their own schedules around their homes lives and responsibilities as their primary reason for taking up freelance work.
Economics
'I am getting them home safely': New York City Uber driver lists merits of the job

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 30, 2022

Princess Monteiro works two jobs in New York City: She's a ride-hail driver and a mother of two.
Economics
Gig economy continues to surge in the U.S. as workers increasingly opt out of traditional workforce.

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 30, 2022

Recent reports indicate that the gig economy continues to grow and predicts that 60% of the U.S. workforce will consist of independent workers by 2027.
Economics
2021: Georgia ranks 12th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $26,842,458

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Georgia received $26,842,458 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 12th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: New Hampshire ranks 42nd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,960,995

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, New Hampshire received $3,960,995 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 42nd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: Massachusetts ranks 25th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $17,840,457

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Massachusetts received $17,840,457 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 25th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: Pennsylvania ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $14,012,205

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Pennsylvania received $14,012,205 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 30th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: New Jersey ranks 38th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,671,923

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, New Jersey received $6,671,923 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 38th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: Maryland ranks 41st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,294,937

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Maryland received $5,294,937 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 41st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Economics
2021: Colorado ranks 21st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $20,421,592

By Business Daily | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Colorado received $20,421,592 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 21st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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