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Nearly half of small business owners still struggling to hire: survey

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1 year ago

March 18, 2023

A new survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has revealed that three years after COVID-19 shutdowns initially began, nearly half of small business owners are still struggling to find employees.

According to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, 47 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, remaining at a historically high level. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, that number was around 28 percent.

“We've come a long way since the pandemic brought things to a halt in March 2020,” NFIB State Director Dawn McVea said. “It looks like the worst of the pandemic is behind us, but a lot of problems still remain.”

McVea added that she believes the large influx of federal COVID-19 money is still playing a role in the unemployment rates.

“You do have to really ask yourself, ‘What is it that's keeping people from home?'” McVea continued. “You have to believe that the funding that was out there that still remains out there to …

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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: Nearly half of small business owners still struggling to hire: survey
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/nearly-half-of-small-business-owners-still-struggling-to-hire-survey/
Published Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:13:21 +0000

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Late night rain going into the weekend

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4 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-07-26 18:25:08

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, will experience continued rain and thunderstorm chances over the weekend, with warming temperatures. On Friday night, rain is expected to move in from the southwest, with temperatures in the lower 70s. This weekend, highs are projected in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with scattered rain and some thunderstorms, but no severe weather is anticipated. As the next week progresses, rain chances are expected to diminish while temperatures rise into the low to mid-90s. Overnight lows will remain in the low to mid-70s throughout this period.

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Mississippi teen wanted for fatal shooting captured in Texas

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6 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-07-26 16:39:26

SUMMARY: A 15-year-old named Christian Collins, wanted for a fatal shooting in Mississippi, was captured on July 26 in Texas. He was arrested by U.S. Marshal's Service agents at his mother's apartment in San Marcos. Collins faces charges of murder and aggravated assault for the June 22 shooting of 23-year-old William Young in Brookhaven. His mother, LaRhonda Collins, is also facing obstruction of justice charges related to the incident. This case highlights ongoing issues of youth violence and the complexities of legal consequences involving minors.

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MDWFP K9 helps locate three missing children

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7 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-07-26 15:23:16

SUMMARY: A K9 from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) played a crucial role in locating three missing children in Monroe County. The children were reported missing around 2:00 p.m. on July 25. MDWFP Officer Starling and K9 Charlie reached the children's last known location by 4:15 p.m. Using an article of clothing from one of the children to guide him, K9 Charlie successfully tracked and found all three children within 15 minutes. The teamwork between the officer and the K9 led to a swift and successful resolution of the missing persons case.

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