Economy strengthens behind building, manufacturing
Seattle Times
The economic recovery gained strength on the biggest rise in construction spending in nearly a decade and the 10th straight month of expansion for the manufacturing sector.
UW report: Small businesses anticipate hiring again soon
UW Foster School of Business
Although 2010 will continue to be difficult for small Washington businesses, a new UW report reveals that 20% of Caucasian-owned businesses and 36% of minority-owned businesses anticipate hiring new employees in the next three months.
Webinar examines grocery access in underserved markets – July 8th & 9th
Buxton Company
Shortages in supermarkets or ‘food deserts’ are quickly becoming one of the largest problems city leaders face. The migration of supermarkets to the suburbs have left city’s urban cores underserved or with very limited grocery opportunities.
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