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Ball State economist suggests pandemic job loss recovery slowing

December 7, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Economy general

The latest national jobs report reflects that the U.S. economy is adding jobs but at a slower pace.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, Bureau of Labor Statistics, COVID-19, Economy, November 2020 jobs report, pandemic, recession

Indiana jobless rate shows improvement in August

September 23, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Indiana’s jobless rate dropped in August as more people returned to work across numerous industries after weeks off from pandemic fueled shutdowns and scaled back operations.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, August 2020 jobless rate, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economy, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, job market, jobs

Economist says latest jobs report shows economic recovery cooling

September 9, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

U.S. economy

Ball State University economist Michael Hicks said the latest federal jobs report showing an increase of 1.4 million jobs during August indicates the economic recovery is slowing.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, August 2020 Jobs Report, August jobless claims report, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University Michael Hicks, COVID-19, Economy, jobs lost, U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment

Jobless rate falls in July as businesses reopen from pandemic

August 26, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

With more people returning to work as businesses reopen after months of shutdown or reduced operations, Indiana’s jobless rate also is showing signs of improvement.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, Department of Labor, Economy, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, July 2020 jobless rate

Indiana Manufacturers Association July survey reflects optimism

August 6, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Workers assemble a new Hoist Lift Truck in East Chicago. Moving to Indiana from Illinois saved the company $1 million annually in workers’ compensation-related costs according to Hoist CEO, Marty Flaska.

The July COVID-19 survey from the Indiana Manufacturers Association revealed most respondents were optimistic about their future operations.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Manufacturing Tagged With: Around the Region, Census Bureau manufacturing shipments report, Economy, Indiana Manufacturers Association, July COVID-19 survey

Indiana May jobless rate shows some improvement from prior month

June 24, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Job gains in leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, private education and health services helped lower May’s unemployment rate in Indiana.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, Economy, Indiana jobless rate, jobless rate, May 2020 jobless rate, May 2020 unemployment rate, unemployment rate

Study suggests government revenues from tax collections may take more than a year to recover

June 23, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Economy general

A new study from Ball State University suggests it may take more than a year for Indiana state and local government revenue streams to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Government Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University Michael Hicks, COVID-19, Economy, government tax collections

Survey of Indiana manufacturers reveals optimism as world reopens from pandemic

June 10, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Workers assemble a new Hoist Lift Truck in East Chicago. Moving to Indiana from Illinois saved the company $1 million annually in workers’ compensation-related costs according to Hoist CEO, Marty Flaska.

Indiana’s manufacturing community has an optimistic view on the sector’s long-term health.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Manufacturing Tagged With: Around the Region, economic outlook, Economy, Indiana Manufacturers Association, survey

State commerce secretary credits leadership during pandemic as Indiana begins return to work

June 4, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Jim Schellinger

In the early months of 2020, Indiana appeared to be on a roll as far as the state’s economy was concerned.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Government Tagged With: Around the Region, coronavirus, Economy, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana Back on Track, Indiana Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger, Northwest Indiana Forum

Survey finds residents believe early 2021 soonest pre-pandemic life returns

May 19, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Northwest Indiana Symphony performs in Griffith’s Central Park as part of the 2017 South Shore Summer Music Festival.

Most participants in a recent survey conducted by the United Way of Porter County believe a return to pre-pandemic life will not happen until at least February 2021 or even later.

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, COVID-19, Economy, pandemic, pre-pandemic life, survey, United Way of Porter County

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