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Real Estate Update: U.S. Census Despite an increase in the cost of rent and utilities, most states saw no significant change in the share of renters’ income spent on rent.

A great primer to review your existing Strategic Plan! Focus on the prime directives is critical: New Business Attraction; Existing Business Expansion; and Business Retention remain the core strength to create new jobs, and new tax revenue pipelines within your community. As elected and appointed officials and communities seek to add additional roles to the Department, make sure to include additional program costs and workforce to achieve expanded platforms are confirmed.

An Interesting Economic Perspective on the Road to the Election Note Chairman Powell's quote: “The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.”

Our Main Streets and Malls rely on the presence of high value restaurants, and the smaller cafes, bars, and other food and beverage businesses. The owners take the risk to open and grow their trade. Their customers often shop in the adjacent stores as well. The owners know the "customer comes first". They seek to employ full and part-time staff to provide superior service and food. It is well researched that these small businesses represent "America's First and Second Jobs." The prime benefit for new and existing employees is the basic and on-going training, wages and tips they earn from the customer service they provide to their "guests." When new employees see their first paychecks, they are "shocked" at the funds taken by the government. Mr. Tapper confirms the "win-win" aspect of servers receiving 100% of their tips. All of us will benefit with the rise of motivated employees in these jobs, working to increase the value you receive.

CNBC rewards Virginia's focus on private industry attraction, expansion and 21st century opportunities - America's 2024 Top State for Business!

Interview: Steve Jobs - Humans Are Tool Builders

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.

"The Trades" should be recognized as the "Skill Sciences." Work and study combined can lead you to a Master's level. From there, gain a partner or owner status and build your work team and client base. IT executives, lawyers, and accountants never put their plumber "on hold."

U.S. News "Retail Momentum" report: "Yet while economists and policymakers look to the surveys for signals on how consumers might behave, over the past couple of years there has been an increasing disconnect between what consumers say and do. Consumer spending has held up well since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been the main driver of an economy that has outperformed expectations."

Our Geologic Past is Fascinating: https://lnkd.in/eGpEr2Tr