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An Urban Outfitters store displays a closed sign in Santa Monica, Calif. With businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in.

Economy

Unemployment Websites Are Crashing Across The Country

7:00pm March 18, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

With more and more businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in. But President Trump continues to downplay the impact of the virus on the economy.

A sign at a bar in Washington, D.C., alerts customers that it's closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Lawmakers are considering big moves to assist small businesses.

Small Businesses To Washington: Please Send Money Soon Or We Won't Survive

6:33pm March 18, 2020

by Chris Arnold

Many small businesses have just a couple of weeks worth of cash on hand to pay rent and make payroll. Half of Americans own or work at a small business and they need help soon to stay afloat.

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Greensboro's 100 Males Mentoring Program Nears Goal

4:19pm March 10, 2020

by David Ford

A new initiative in Greensboro is pairing male mentors with local boys in need of guidance. The 100 Males Mentoring program kicked off in January.

Employers continued to add jobs in February, and the unemployment rate remained near historic lows.

Economy

U.S. Added 273,000 Jobs Last Month, But Economists Brace For Coronavirus Impact

11:19am March 06, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The increase was about 100,000 more than expected and unemployment dipped to 3.5%. The labor market appears resilient, but fears are growing that the coronavirus will take a toll on the economy.

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Business

Publix Breaks Ground On New Guilford County Distribution Center

4:44pm February 28, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

Originally announced in 2018, Publix Super Markets, Inc. is building a refrigerated distribution hub in Guilford County. The project should be completed by the end of 2022.

Unusually warm weather contributed to a surge in construction last month, with 44,000 jobs added.

Hiring Picks Up As Employers Add 225,000 Jobs In January

12:38pm February 07, 2020

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added more jobs than expected last month, while the unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. Unusually warm weather contributed to job gains for construction workers.

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Consumer spending continues to be a main driver of economic growth, although consumers were a little more cautious in the final months of 2019.

U.S. Economic Growth Slowed In 2019 To 2.3%

10:58am January 30, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew 2.3% last year. That's slower than the previous year and well below the Trump administration's forecast.

Tanger Center Holding Job Fair To Fill 200 Positions

4:44pm January 16, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

Hiring efforts are underway at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Greensboro.

Business

Economists Gauge Effectiveness Of Targeted Tax Incentives

6:00am January 16, 2020

by David Ford

Over the last twenty years, North Carolina has repeatedly lowered its corporate tax rate and used incentives to lure new companies like Dell, FedEx, and Caterpillar.

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Women got the lion's share of new jobs in December and now outnumber men on U.S. payrolls. This unusual situation reflects the growth of industries like health care where women dominate.

Economy

Women Now Outnumber Men On U.S. Payrolls

6:38pm January 10, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Women got the lion's share of new jobs in December and now outnumber men on U.S. payrolls. This unusual situation reflects the growth of industries like health care where women dominate.

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