Survey finds women-owned businesses are less likely to see strong recovery from pandemic impact
A survey shows the pandemic disproportionally impacted women-owned businesses and they are less likely to have a strong recovery.
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DENVER â The pandemic shuttered businesses across the state, and while some have reopened, a recent survey shows women-owned businesses took the biggest hit.
COVID-19 impacted women-owned businesses at a greater rate than their male counterparts, and a recent survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found women owners are less likely to see a strong recovery. The survey in July also found less than half of women business owners believe revenue will increase in 2021. They re also less likely to invest in their business or increase staffing, compared to male owners.
Jonesboro Unlimited announces new jobs, a scholarship, and new VP
Jonesboro job market grows despite challenges By Monae Stevens | March 3, 2021 at 8:55 PM CST - Updated March 3 at 9:56 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Despite challenges in 2020, Jonesboro Unlimited has announced that 842 jobs were added to the cityâs economy.
At the end of year four of their five-year strategic plan, a total of nearly 4,000 new jobs were created over four years, per a press release.
Chris Barber, Chairman of Jonesboro Unlimited, says that the job growth through the pandemic and a tornado shows the resilience of the community.
âWeâre creating opportunities for individuals to find a place to work that they enjoy in making meaningful contributions to not only their families and lives but to broader community here,â Barber said. âSo weâre thrilled to be able to see that in this type of environment.â
Kazakh President attends 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization 4 March 2021 20:24
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization held virutally, the Akorda press service informs. Related news
Leaders from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attended the Summit.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressing those gathered expressed gratitude to Turkey s President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan for assistance rendered to Kazakhstan in the fight against COVID-19.
The Head of State drew attention to overcoming negative economic consequences of the pandemic. Thanks to realization of the anti-crisis plan backed by financial resources, Kazakhstan could minimize negative impact of the pandemic and achieved growth in construction, agriculture and manufacturing i