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Historic job growth in 2022 reflects strong but uneven economic recovery: State and local lawmakers should prioritize rebuilding the public sector in 2023

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In Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, employment growth was highest in leisure and hospitality, while in Oregon, leisure and hospitality growth was second only to construction. Texas (5.0%), Florida (4.8%), Oregon (4.2%), and North Carolina (4.1%) saw the largest increases in total nonfarm employment over the year.

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Indonesia: Building The Future Of Southeast Asia

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Vital Statistics Location: Southeast Asia Neighbors: Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Australia Capital city: Jakarta (on Java); new capital, Nusantara (on Borneo) under construction Population: (2024): 283.4 It remains uncertain whether Prabowo will prioritize this project.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

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While financial performance is critical, we also prioritize community development, environmental stewardship, and local economic support. For example, we recently funded the construction of an emergency wing at a local hospital, ensuring it can serve the community for years to come.

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Understanding and Managing Business Risks: Lessons from Hurricane Helene

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Business – HVAC construction company Location – St. Staffing Even though candidates were hard to find, the owners insisted that a new controller have construction company experience and years of experience working with their existing accounting software. Look for a controller with construction experience.

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NEW DATA: Pandemic Pushes 70 Pct Of Businesses To Automate Accounts Receivables

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These legacy methods often reduce the speeds at which firms deliver invoices and follow up on overdue payments, as they are less efficient for prioritizing collections. Reliance on manual processes has far-reaching effects. These cumbersome processes often increase operational costs and pile up, thus resulting in delayed payments.

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Latvia: Doorway To The EU

Global Finance

The project involves the construction of two European Transport Corridors (ETC). The country is also generating foreign investor interest in capital-intensive projects. These include Rail Baltica, the Baltic regions most ambitious investment in regional transport infrastructure.

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Saudi Arabia: The Corporate Bet

Global Finance

In recent years, however, lower hydrocarbon prices and production cuts have hurt government revenues, forcing the kingdom to prioritize spending and scale down on some projects, including the emblematic futuristic city The Line, a component of the NEOM desert development that was cut back from 170 kilometers to just 2.4.