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Green Jobs Boom in 2023: Is the IRA a Leading Factor?

The potential for new, good-paying jobs from investing in a clean energy ecosystem has long been highlighted by proponents of expanding clean energy in America. John Kerry, President Biden’s former...
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The Fate of Remote Work

The terms “remote” and “hybrid” work are often used interchangeably. However, the two should not be confused, especially when trying to establish whether the movement toward remote work, which took...
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Valentine's Day-ta: Spending Could Support $34.7 Billion in Local Economic Impacts

Faced with continued inflation, Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $25.8 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Valentine’s Day Spending Survey. That...
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Is Your Locality Impacted by the Changes to the 2023 Core Based Statistical Area Definitions?

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) periodically updates the definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (µSAs) based on Census commuting and...
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Latest Trends in College Completions

The National Center for Education Statistics recently released awards data for the 2021-2022 academic year. Some of the more notable trends are highlighted below and placed in context of the current...
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Restart of Student Loan Repayments May Lead to Slowdown in Consumer Retail Spending

Households with student loan debt will be rethinking spending and saving priorities, and those changes will ripple throughout the economy this holiday season. In early 2020, the Office of Federal...
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The Swift Effect: How Pop Culture Events Have Propped Up Local Economies

Not only did Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour impact local economies across the nation, but she managed to reach new heights through music and performance. The Eras Tour kick-off in Glendale, Arizona on...
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A Time To Be Thankful:  Some Relief Expected for Your Holiday Meal

We are officially rolling into the holiday season. Grocery stores are stocking shelves and households are preparing for Thanksgiving. Despite an adequate supply of turkeys this year, we’re still...
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Introducing Talent Watch: Real-Time Insights for Talent Acquisition Professionals

We know how difficult it is to stay up to date with the quickly changing hiring landscape in your industry. That’s why Chmura created Talent Watch, a new tool within the JobsEQ platform. Talent Watch...
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