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In One Chart: American cities and states have issued $72 billion of pension bonds. Here’s what that means

State and local governments often think that issuing debt to pay down their unfunded pension liabilities, but there are lots of reasons to be wary of the practice......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 25th, 2021

My View: Scholarship initiative can increase Arizona postsecondary enrollment after Covid-19

In this guest column, the CEO of Helios Education Foundation looks at a new high school scholarship initiative with multiple Arizona partners that is taking aim at helping to boost the number of college-bound students in the state......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 24th, 2021

The Giving Pledge was supposed to boost philanthropy. But it may be doing more to benefit rich donors.

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett got 211 billi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 23rd, 2021

All the free stuff your state is giving away if you get vaccinated

State and local officials are trying to boost the number of peopl.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 13th, 2021

Market Extra: Cities and towns are about to get $65 billion in stimulus from Washington. Here’s what to know about the American Rescue Plan

Massive amounts of often unexpected federal stimulus are about to hit local jurisdictions. Here are four things city officials and public-finance observers will be watching for......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 13th, 2021

Here"s why Overland Park is No. 5 among U.S. cities where women are most successful

Overland Park is a great place for working women, according to a newly released national study that ranked the Kansas City suburb fifth among 200 in the U.S. where women are the most successful. Two other local cities appeared among the top 50......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2021

India has recorded more than 200,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time

The cities of Mumbai and New Delhi have been especially badly hit, with local governments enforcing new curfew measures this week. A man seen next to an empty coffin in Mumbai, India, on April 15, 2021. INDRANI.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 15th, 2021

Local alliances put some cities on the fast track to recovery

Economic development agencies have created comeback plans for several midsize cities that will position them to quickly rebound from the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 8th, 2021

Behind Montgomery County"s latest media blitz to boost local businesses

The tourism campaign includes a robust media lineup, online advertising placements and a new digital travel pass component......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021

Orlando seeks NASA help to bring flying taxis downtown

The eventual development of such a network may boost local transportation and create jobs......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Orange County to use federal stimulus funds to boost local economy, help businesses and more

Orange County will use its latest federal Covid-19 stimulus funds to support local businesses and boost the region's economy. The county expects to get roughly $272 million from the recently approved American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion coron.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 16th, 2021

Square co-founder Jim McKelvey"s LaunchCode nonprofit is opening a Philadelphia office

LaunchCode is joining the slate of programs working to boost Philadelphia's tech talent pool and get candidates connected with local employers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 16th, 2021

Column: McConnell says there"s no need for more state and local aid. Don"t believe him

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell .....»»

Category: topSource: latimesFeb 26th, 2021

Wisconsin Center planners schedule visits to four "best in class" convention centers

The leaders of Milwaukee’s downtown convention center expansion will seek design ideas in the coming weeks as they tour convention center projects that “are best in class” in two Midwestern cities and two cities in the mid-South......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 15th, 2021

Developers, local leaders explore Dayton"s strengths — and what the city should look like 20 years from now

For most midsize cities, competing with sprawling metros like New York City and Chicago is no easy task. But city leaders and local developers say Dayton is well positioned......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 15th, 2021

Inside the VITAL effort to boost spending with diverse businesses

A new effort aims to boost spending with local minority- and women-owned businesses.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 12th, 2021

Occupational and sales taxes were soaring pre-Covid. What happens now?

Birmingham and other local cities depend on occupational taxes and business license fees. But what if many people or companies go fully remote?.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 5th, 2021

Column: Local officials come to workers" defense as employers strip them of "hero pay"

City councils won't let employers strip away hazard pay for workers. City councils won't let employers strip away hazard pay for workers......»»

Category: topSource: latimesFeb 4th, 2021

Column: Employers fight "hero pay" as local officials come to workers" defense

City councils won't let employers strip away hazard pay for workers. City councils won't let employers strip away hazard pay for workers......»»

Category: topSource: latimesFeb 3rd, 2021

How restaurants, bars are making Chiefs watch parties work amid Covid-19 restrictions

The Kansas City Chiefs' winning ways aren't just buoying fans' spirits. It's giving local restaurants a needed sales boost......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 23rd, 2021