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USDA to Make $550M in Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
News, December 13, 2019
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Companies at Coworking Spaces Don't Take Much Time Off for the Holidays
News, December 13, 2019
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Expect Continued Economic Growth, Slower Real Estate Price Gains and Small Chance for Recession in 2020, According to Group of Top Economists
News, December 12, 2019
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Study: Gig Economy is Impacting Hiring and Staffing Practices, Says Majority of HR Professionals
News, December 12, 2019
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USDA Helps Rural Businesses Make Energy Efficiency Improvements, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
News, December 11, 2019
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New Home Sales and Housing Starts Expected to Climb Further
News, December 11, 2019
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BB&T and SunTrust Complete Merger of Equals to Become Truist
News, December 10, 2019
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An Identity Crisis: Organizations Grapple With Growing Consumer Expectation for Personalization and Security Challenges
News, December 10, 2019
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The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Increased in November
News, December 10, 2019
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With Record Low Unemployment, USDA Finalizes Rule to Promote Work
News, December 09, 2019
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BBB Tips For Avoiding Job Scams This Holiday Season
News, December 09, 2019
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48% Of Companies That Offer Year-End Bonuses Plan To Increase Them, Survey Finds
News, December 09, 2019
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Milliman Analysis: Corporate Pension Funding Rises by $15B in November
News, December 06, 2019
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ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 67,000 Jobs in November
News, December 06, 2019
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Small Business Wage Growth Hits New High, Job Growth Consistent in November
Features, December 05, 2019
The tight labor market continues to positively impact wage growth, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings grew 3.11 percent among employees of small businesses, the highest level since reporting began in 2011.
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Habitat for Humanity Reaches 29M Served as it Rises to Growing Challenges of Housing Quality and Affordability in the U.S. and around the World
News, December 05, 2019
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New Study: Only 11% of Brands Can Effectively Use Customer Data
News, December 05, 2019
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FDIC-Insured Institutions Reported Net Income of $57.4B in Third Quarter 2019
News, December 04, 2019
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Survey: Data Security and Automation are Top IT Goals for 2020; AI Lags Behind
News, December 04, 2019
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America’s Swimming Pool Company Raises $50K for OneWorld Health
News, December 03, 2019
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U.S. Rents Continue to Rise as For-Sale Inventory Dries Up
News, December 02, 2019
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Survey Shows Nearly All U.S. Consumers Plan Majority of Holiday Shopping Online
News, December 02, 2019
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Bankers Split: Nearly Half See No Recession Until After 2020
News, November 22, 2019
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MX Study Finds More Than 80 Percent of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile Banking Weekly
News, November 21, 2019
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USDA Invests in the Expansion of Rural Education and Health Care Access
News, November 21, 2019
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.3% in October
News, November 20, 2019
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Redfin Report: National Bidding War Rate on Homes Hit a 10-Year Low in October
News, November 20, 2019
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Cloud Computing, Customer Relationship Tools, Cyber Security Lead Priorities for Small Businesses
News, November 19, 2019
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Optimism Growing Among Women-Owned Small Businesses
News, November 19, 2019
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Survey Finds Nearly 3 in 4 Retailers Have Been Attacked by Cybercriminals
News, November 18, 2019
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Adventure Travel on the Rise, and with it, Accidents and Injuries Follow
News, November 18, 2019
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SCORE Survey: U.S. Shoppers Support Small Businesses
News, November 15, 2019
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Research Sheds Light on Weak Wage Growth in the United States
News, November 15, 2019
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New CompTIA Report Tracks Teenager's Thoughts on Technology Usage and Careers
News, November 15, 2019
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Redfin Report: New Home Sales Up 5.6% in the Third Quarter
News, November 15, 2019
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Cybersecurity Research Reveals Risk is Shifting to Midsized Businesses
News, November 14, 2019
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Roughly 3 in 4 U.S. Knowledge Workers Would Be Willing to Quit to Work From Home, Zapier Report Finds
News, November 14, 2019
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Commodities Gained on Fed Rate Cut and Improving Trade Relations
News, November 13, 2019
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More Home Owners Opening Their Doors for Travelers
News, November 13, 2019
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70% Of Global Family Businesses Do Not Have A Formal Succession Plan
News, November 12, 2019
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Home Purchase Sentiment Still Strong Despite Second Straight Decline
News, November 11, 2019
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Genesys Survey Shows U.S. Consumers Are Warming up to AI: Nearly 70% Describe Past Experiences With Customer Service Bots as Positive
News, November 11, 2019
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Milliman Analysis: Corporate Pension Funding Rises by $11B in October
News, November 08, 2019
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Consumers are Approaching the Holiday Season Eager to Spend
News, November 08, 2019
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Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Face Serious Obstacles to Financial Inclusion, According to LexisNexis Risk Solutions Report
News, November 07, 2019
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Secretary Perdue Leads USDA Trade Mission to Mexico
News, November 07, 2019
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BBB Tips: Don't Let These Scary Cyber Safety Risks Creep Up On You
News, November 07, 2019
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For S&P 500 CEOs, Stock Awards Now Comprise More Than 50% of Total Compensation
Features, November 06, 2019
A new report reveals that stock awards, which include restricted stock and performance-based shares, represented a record portion of CEO compensation in 2018. For S&P 500 CEOs, stock awards alone exceeded 50 percent for the first time. Moreover, they climbed to a record of nearly 40 percent for those in the Russell 3000.
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Half of Employed Adults Likely to Job Hunt Next Year
News, November 06, 2019
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Jobs Report: Employment Growth Stronger Than Expected
News, November 06, 2019
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The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Declined in October
News, November 05, 2019
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Average New-Vehicle Prices Up Nearly 3% Year-Over-Year, According to Kelley Blue Book
News, November 05, 2019
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Secretary Perdue Announces OneUSDA Internship Program for Summer 2020
News, November 04, 2019
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Little Movement in October US Tech Sector Hiring, CompTIA Analysis Finds
News, November 04, 2019
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U.S. Housing Inventory Tightens as Competition Heats Up
News, November 01, 2019
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Parks Associates: Over Two Million US Broadband Households Will Have a Self-Monitored Security System in 2019
News, November 01, 2019
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US Growth Performance Does Not Disappoint
News, October 31, 2019
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USDA, EPA, and FDA Announce Partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance
News, October 31, 2019
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Small Business Wage Growth Gains Momentum, Job Growth Holds Steady in October
Features, October 31, 2019
The tight labor market positively impacted wage growth in October, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings are on the rise, reaching 3.00 percent ($0.80) growth in October.
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USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program
News, October 30, 2019
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Edged Down in October
News, October 30, 2019
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Cox Automotive U.S. Auto Sales Forecast: Sales Pace Remains Stable, Lower Than 2018
News, October 30, 2019
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Business Owners View 401(k)s as Advantageous, Yet Struggle to Communicate Benefits to Employees
News, October 29, 2019
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Cardlytics Releases Annual Holiday Spend Trends
News, October 29, 2019
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U.S. Labor Market Demonstrates Signs of Slowing in Third Quarter 2019
News, October 29, 2019
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One-in-Four Businesses Do Not Use Data Security Software to Defend Against Cyberthreats
News, October 28, 2019
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J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey Find Automakers Not Making Progress in Persuading Consumers to Want Electric or Self-Driving Vehicles
News, October 28, 2019
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Startup Small Businesses Struggling to Hire Skilled Staff; Turn to Contractors for Specialized Expertise
News, October 25, 2019
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Customers Rely on Reviews for Purchases, But Only 32% of Businesses Use Them According to New Survey
News, October 25, 2019
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9 In 10 Employees Come To Work Sick, Survey Shows
News, October 25, 2019
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Deloitte: Retailers Can Expect Jolly Holiday Shopping Season
Features, October 24, 2019
For the 34th year, Deloitte commissioned a national survey of 4,410 consumers to better understand spending for the upcoming holiday season. Conducted online, Sept. 6-13, by an independent research company, the survey provides key insights into consumer behavior and what retailers can expect from shoppers as they tackle their holiday shopping.
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USDA Honors 25 Years of Tribal Land-Grant Universities and their Contributions
News, October 24, 2019
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71% of Americans Say Debt Keeps Them from Donating More to Charity
News, October 24, 2019
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.2% in September
News, October 23, 2019
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TripAdvisor Reveals Diners' Favorite Restaurants in the U.S. and Around the World With 2019 Travelers' Choice Awards
News, October 23, 2019
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Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation Net Income Increases 25% to $1.43 Million in the 2019 Third Quarter
News, October 22, 2019
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Synovus Announces Earnings for the Third Quarter 2019
News, October 22, 2019
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Secretary of Commerce Travels to the United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia to Advocate for American Workers
News, October 22, 2019
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IT Employment Growth Remains Anemic
News, October 22, 2019
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EY Study: Businesses Must Address Digital Fatigue and Consumer Privacy Concerns to Sustain Smart-home Demand
News, October 22, 2019
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Declined Slightly
News, October 21, 2019
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Redfin Report: Migration Trends Reach Record High as 26% of Home Searchers Look to Change Metros
News, October 21, 2019
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Facing Some Economic Uncertainty, US Executives Focus on Building Resiliency
Features, October 21, 2019
US executives are taking action to futureproof their organizations amid economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Supported by stable pipelines and deal-closing intentions, 83% of US executives say they expect the domestic M&A market to improve, though only 46% plan to actively pursue M&A in the next year, according to the EY 21st Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB).
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Colony Bankcorp Reports Third Quarter Results
News, October 18, 2019
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Georgia Sets Jobs Record in September
Features, October 18, 2019
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that Georgia set a record again in September for total employed residents. The record came as Georgia continued to show improvement in other key measures like initial unemployment claims, labor force and the unemployment rate, according to preliminary numbers.
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Survey Reveals Tension Between Financial Stress and Optimistic Financial Outlook Among U.S. Consumers
News, October 18, 2019
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U.S. Housing Inventory Falls to New Lows After Rebounding Before Home Shopping Season
News, October 18, 2019
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Despite Societal Focus On Gender Equality, Nearly One In Three Women Believe They Are Not Paid Fairly
News, October 17, 2019
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Oracle Study: 64% of People Trust a Robot More Than Their Manager
News, October 17, 2019
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Ball Corporation to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Floyd County, Create More Than 180 New Jobs
News, October 16, 2019
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Get Smart About Credit Day: Tips to Help Young Adults Master Credit as a Financial Tool
News, October 16, 2019
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Retailers and Customers Don't See Eye to Eye on Returns or In-Store Experiences
News, October 16, 2019
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New Research Finds Public Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking Infrastructure Delivers Potential Economic Benefits of $138.5B Annually
Features, October 16, 2019
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy released findings from "Active Transportation Transforms America," the nation's most comprehensive analysis of the quantifiable impact of trails, walking and biking on the places we live.
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Locations Close to Public Transit Boost Residential, Commercial Real Estate Values
News, October 15, 2019
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76% of Consumers Prefer to Spend on Experiences Than on Material Items, New Study Finds
News, October 15, 2019
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The Conference Board: Global Economy Will Avoid Recession, and See Some Recovery in 2020
News, October 14, 2019
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Entrepreneurs Rely on Personal Savings, Second Jobs to Fund Critical First Year
News, October 14, 2019
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KBB Study: Average New-Car Prices Up Less Than 1% Year Over Year for September 2019 as Retail Demand Weakens
News, October 14, 2019
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SBA Small Business Lending Reflects Strong Economic Trends
Features, October 11, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced FY19 lending numbers showing that it guaranteed over $28 billion to entrepreneurs that otherwise would not have access to capital to start, grow, or expand their small businesses.
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Optimism Rises as Business Owners Say They Are Less Concerned About an Upcoming Recession
News, October 11, 2019