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Business · WashingtonJob growth accelerated at a much faster pace than expected in June, indicating that the main pillar of the U.S. economy remains strong despite pockets of weakness.See the Story
US economy added 372,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations
49% Center coverage: 85 sources
Business · HarrisburgGovernor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's unemployment rate dropped to a historic 2.7 percent in July. Florida's July 2022 unemployment rate is the lowest since February 2020 and this level has only been reached three times since Florida began recording unemployment data in 1976. Florida employers have added jobs for 27 consecutive months in July 2022.See the Story
Florida’s job growth continues surge as unemployment rate hits historic low
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BusinessThe number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since November. A day after the federal government reported that the country added a higher-than-expected 528,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department announced Thursday that the number of people signing up for benefits rose.See the Story
US jobless claims rise again, near highest since November
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Business · HarrisburgPennsylvania Turnpike Commission votes unanimously to raise tolls by 5% next year. It's the second consecutive increase at that level after 6% annual hikes since 2015. The increase is "the minimum amount required to meet our obligations," chief financial officer says. The turnpike charges 13.8 cents a mile compared to the national average of 17.8.See the Story
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approves a 5% toll hike for 2023
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BusinessThe number of homes on the market rose 9.6% to 1.26 million units in June. This is up 2.4% from a year ago, the first year-over-year gain in three years. There was a 3-month supply of homes for sale in June, up from 2.6 months in May.See the Story
U.S. existing-home sales fall for the fifth straight month in June
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Business · HarrisburgThe Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans to use electricity entirely from renewable sources by 2030. The department currently has 23 solar installation projects and another 18 in design or under construction. The state has 121 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land that see about 42 million visitors a year.See the Story
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans to use electricity entirely from renewable sources by 2030
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BusinessThe Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced a new president. Nicole Dreary has served as the Executive Director of Leadership in Cumberland for the last five years. The Chamber is also excited to announce that Leadership Cumberland will now be facilitated by both the Carlisle and West Shore Chambers of Commerce.See the Story
Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce announces new president
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Business · LancasterBen Franklin Technology Partners is investing a combined $225,000 in two Lancaster County-based startup companies. SnapHealth and Sustainable Composites are among 12 central and northern Pennsylvania startup companies approved for a combined nearly $1 million in funds this month. Ben Franklin is the largest seed investor in the region, according to its website.See the Story
Ben Franklin Technology Partners invests combined $225,000 in 2 Lancaster County startups
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Business · HarrisburgWalmart announced this week that it plans to hire about 40,000 employees for the holidays and beyond in seasonal and full-time jobs.The post Walmart to hire some 40,000 more workers as holidays approach appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal.See the Story
Walmart to hire some 40,000 more workers as holidays approach - Central Penn Business Journal
Business · DauphinSmall businesses in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, and Lebanon counties are eligible to apply for low interest loans through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) as part of the state’s American Rescue Plan funding. The post $20 million in low interest loans available through Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal.See the Story
$20 million in low interest loans available through Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund - Central Penn Business Journal
Business · HarrisburgTo level the playing field for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses, a Lancaster County cohort has teamed up with more than four dozen BIPOC owners to develop a strategic plan to improve access to capital and bring cultural understanding to the community. The post Lancaster County strategic plan aims to level playing field for BIPOC community appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal.See the Story
