Remove Commercial Remove Education Remove Retail Remove Statistics
article thumbnail

Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

In 2021, frazzled by a pandemic that restricted and uprooted their workplaces and lifestyles, a jaw-dropping 47,845,000 Americans voluntarily quit their jobs , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Through the first seven months of 2022, the job quits rate was on track to hit another 44 million for the year.

article thumbnail

Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This key amenity is a boon to homeowners and business owners in several sectors: services, products and supplies, retail and manufacturing. 1 state in the nation for higher education based on tuition and graduation rates and No.1

Florida 72
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: Ontario is Green, Growing, and Diversifying

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The provincial government is making ICT research and commercialization a priority. The City’s major business sectors include Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale Trade, Food and Beverage, Information and Communication Technology, and Life Sciences. The manufacturing industry remains the City’s largest employer.

Green 40
article thumbnail

Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annual average unemployment rate in New England, at 4.1 Over the 40 years this statistical data has been collected, the jobless rate in New England has rarely exceeded the U.S. As a percentage of the city’s development, commercial and industrial increased from 19.3 The NH Dept.

article thumbnail

STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Texas’ commitment to growth through innovation is manifested in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a grant program designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies through partnerships between the state, higher education institutions, and private industry. LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY.

Texas 49
article thumbnail

COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Greenhouse accelerates technology commercialization with seed and early-stage companies; connects investors with its Investment Portfolio companies; expands established life sciences ventures and relocates biomedical companies to Pennsylvania. eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies.

Omaha 76
article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. With an educated workforce of more than 1.6 While the statistics are impressive, the real measure of success is every new facility opened and each new job created.

Florida 40