Why this South Carolina county is seeing an investment boom
As U.S. cities begin to lift COVID-19 restrictions, some are carrying out strategies to boost job creation and economic growth in the post-pandemic recovery. David Britt is chair of the economic...
View ArticleTeenagers are flooding the hot summer job market
As pandemic restrictions relax, business reopen and employers struggle to staff up, teenagers are flooding the job market to fill a the labor gap. The number of 16- to 19-year-olds who work jumped to...
View ArticleHow the pandemic affected one paramedic’s career
With the pandemic forcing school and daycare closures around the country, children are spending more time at home — and women are feeling the impact of that on their careers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
View ArticleIs fast fashion catching up to real time?
As consumers continue to demand faster and cheaper goods, China-based online clothing brand Shein is pioneering an even faster model of fast fashion — and it’s skyrocketing in popularity. Shein’s...
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For this teen, working a summer job is about more than some extra cash
Bahja McClatchey works at an urban farm in Chicago’s North Side. (Courtesy McClatchey) As businesses look to staff up after more than a year of the pandemic, teenagers are picking up more jobs. The...
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The microwedding is here to stay, this event planner says
Weddings are on the rebound as couples look to tie the knot after over a year of postponing their ceremonies during the pandemic. Analysts are forecasting 2.47 million weddings for 2022, the highest...
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How a travel agency is bouncing back from a devastating year
Travel agents are seeing more business as restless people planning long-awaited vacations look for help navigating changing pandemic restrictions. More than 1.7 million passengers went through...
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Why are some restaurants shutting the door on food delivery giants?
Third-party food delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub were lifelines for restaurants that were forced to close their doors in the thick of the pandemic. But as steep fees associated with...
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How a choir teacher found new purpose during the pandemic
The pandemic has forced many people to re-evaluate their professional decisions. About 20% of workers have switched jobs since it started and 26% plan to look for a new job when the threat of the...
View ArticleWhat’s the value of a good stock ticker?
Competition is heating up for popular stock tickers — the three-or-four-letter names assigned to a security for trading purposes — as growing numbers of retail day traders look for stocks with...
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For this toy store, back-to-school shopping looks different this year
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. After the...
View ArticleHow does the weather affect what we buy?
As the effects of climate change begin to take hold, some businesses are looking for ways to navigate the uncertainty of volatile weather events and the impact on their bottom lines. In 2020, the U.S....
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For this British travel agency, furloughs offered a lifeline
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. As the United...
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Owner of child care center hopeful about rebounding from pandemic setbacks
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Many schools...
View ArticleWhy some companies are cutting back the 40-hour workweek
Burnout is top of mind for employees struggling to keep up with their work during the pandemic, and some employers are looking to move away from the status quo of a 40-hour workweek. Some companies,...
View ArticleHow this metal foundry grew its business during the pandemic
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Aluminum prices...
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Sign writer launches a booming side hustle during the pandemic
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Nan Parati,...
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How a pottery studio owner got creative to diversify her business
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Interior of The...
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Food tour company struggles to regain ground as restaurants recover
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Many restaurants...
View ArticleWhy this plant nursery drives cross-country to hand-deliver orders: “There’s...
With rising freight rates and delayed deliveries, some small businesses are taking on unconventional measures to create their own supply chain solutions. Elizabeth Dunham is vice president of Knight...
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