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Nearly half of small business owners still struggling to hire: survey
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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SUMMARY: A manhunt is underway in Rankin County, Mississippi for an attempted murder suspect after a call was received about a gunshot victim. The victim, found with a gunshot wound at a home, is in critical condition. Witnesses reported seeing a small, white car leaving the scene at a high speed. Rankin County Sheriff's Office is working on developing a suspect and searching for the individual. The shooting occurred in the Reservoir area, and deputies, along with other emergency services, responded to the scene. The suspect faces charges of attempted murder.
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SUMMARY: Willard Geven Knight, a Mississippi man, was sentenced to 50 years without parole for multiple counts of child exploitation. A 2023 investigation revealed Knight was using social networks to traffic child pornography. Law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security, apprehended Knight at his home in Wesson, where electronic devices with child pornography were found. Knight was already a registered sex offender on supervised probation for a 2015 conviction. Upon pleading guilty to the new charges, Knight will serve a total of 50 years in prison. The judge revoked the suspended portion of his previous sentence and ordered him to serve the entirety.
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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will be trending towards and above normal through the rest of the week. The forecast includes a shift to southerly winds, increased breeziness, lots of sunshine, and highs in the upper 70s. A weakening front may bring a few showers and possible storms midweek. By the weekend, warmer air will move in with highs in the 80s. Friday and Saturday are expected to be dry, with a chance of showers on Sunday. The best chance for rain will be on Monday of next week.
The post Warming up over the next few days, some mid-week rain chances – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com
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