MIAMI, FL – On Monday, March 24, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, visited the Miami area to highlight the importance of government contracting for entrepreneurs and to hear from local small business owners about the… Seguir leyendo SBA Administrator Guzman Joined Congresswomen Salazar and Wilson in Miami to Highlight Government Contracting Opportunities and Visit Small Businesses
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The Future of AI: Experts Weigh in on Global Competition and Fairness
Artificial intelligence is increasingly prominent in our everyday lives, from smart home devices to navigation and music streaming. In fact, 70% of businesses are expected to use AI by 2030. However, the United States is already facing stiff competition for global AI leadership. China has stated its ambitions to become an “AI superpower” by 2030 and… Seguir leyendo The Future of AI: Experts Weigh in on Global Competition and Fairness
Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Small businesses everywhere are being impacted by the interrelated challenges of rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the worker shortage crisis—but inflation is hitting small businesses especially hard. Inflation is, by far, the top concern for small businesses this quarter, according to new data from the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Inflation… Seguir leyendo Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Florida Supply Chain Summit on March 21-23 to Focus on Kinks Linked to Shortages on Shelves
Sessions also aimed at providing answers to real world challenges, such asmeeting the growing e-commerce challenges through Amazon’s expansion in Lakeland and Walmart’s use of robots to mitigate labor shortages TAMPA, Fla.–If you are interested in doing business in Florida or are performing vital supply chain, logistics or trade services, this action-packed 3-day summit is… Seguir leyendo Florida Supply Chain Summit on March 21-23 to Focus on Kinks Linked to Shortages on Shelves
US Department of Labor awards $855K to Kansas to continue to provide employment, training services in response to aviation industry layoffs
WASHINGTON – Known as the “Air Capital of the World,” the Wichita, Kansas, area is home to some of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, so there was a significant ripple effect in the region after the grounding of the Boeing 737 in 2020. Two years later, industry layoffs continue to affect more than 9,000 workers, prompting… Seguir leyendo US Department of Labor awards $855K to Kansas to continue to provide employment, training services in response to aviation industry layoffs
When the Lack of Trust Cripples Productivity and Growth
The government says it is progressing in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but firms distrust the news, delaying investments and hiring and slowing economic recovery. A firm manager distrusts her own employees and refuses to delegate responsibilities, complicating efforts to invest, innovate and move into new markets. Citizens distrust firms and demand excessive regulation,… Seguir leyendo When the Lack of Trust Cripples Productivity and Growth
An new industry-wide approach to promoting female employment
As countries keep struggling to overcome the effects of the pandemic, women continue to be among the most affected – both at home and at work. The barriers women face in the workplace are already well-documented, and there’s mounting evidence that this is getting worse. Many women who have held onto their jobs have found their… Seguir leyendo An new industry-wide approach to promoting female employment
U.S. Chamber: We Can’t Fill 11.3 Million Open Jobs without More Legal Immigration
Washington, D.C. — Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed there were 11.3 million job openings in January, little changed from 11.4 million the month before. “There are 4.75 million more open jobs today than there are people looking for work. One reason for the shortfall is decreased legal immigration. It is past time for Congress to… Seguir leyendo U.S. Chamber: We Can’t Fill 11.3 Million Open Jobs without More Legal Immigration
Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Small businesses everywhere are being impacted by the interrelated challenges of rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the worker shortage crisis—but inflation is hitting small businesses especially hard. Inflation is, by far, the top concern for small businesses this quarter, according to new data from the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Inflation… Seguir leyendo Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
DeSantis Announces More Than $4.4 Million in Funding to Southeast Florida Communities Through DEO’s Rural Infrastructure Fund, Community Development Block Grant Programs
FELLSMERE, Fla. March 2022.- The Governor Ron DeSantis, awarded more than $4.4 million in funding to communities in Southeast Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and the Community Development Block Grant-CV (CDBG-CV) Entitlement program and Small Cities program. Indian River County will use the funding received to attract new industry opportunities to the Headwaters Commerce Park, including… Seguir leyendo DeSantis Announces More Than $4.4 Million in Funding to Southeast Florida Communities Through DEO’s Rural Infrastructure Fund, Community Development Block Grant Programs