Economy
The Millennial Movement
A generation now larger than the boomers will reshape America economically and politically.
Millennials are pejoratively referred to in the popular press as the Me Generation, described as being self-absorbed, irresponsible and lacking a work ethic. The statistics tell a radically different story. Millennials face unprecedented economic challenges. For possibly the first time in history, more Americans believe that their children will be worse off than their parents….
Bank of America Awards $400,000 to Two Puget Sound Nonprofits
The 2016 Neighborhood Builder Winners are tackling hunger and family support services
sponsored by Bank of America Greater Seattle has undergone massive changes in recent years, becoming a thriving tech hub with a strong economy that attracts newcomers from across the nation. But as our city becomes more affluent and our population grows, our economic divisions are deepening, leading many to wonder how we can ensure that…
Greater Seattle Unemployment Plunges to 4.1 Percent in August from 4.4 percent in July
Numbers improve in spite of a labor force increase of 8,000 people in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region.
You’ve seen the cranes and been stuck in the traffic. Now look at the numbers. The unemployment rate in the Greater Seattle region including Seattle, Bellevue and Everett fell to 4.1 percent in August from 4.4 percent the month before in spite of an increase of 8,000 people in its labor force, according to Washington’s…
Still Delivering On Defense in Washington State
Despite recent reductions, military spending remains crucial to our economy even more so as priorities and attitudes change.
Imagine the uproar if one of the regions biggest employers cut its ranks by nearly 7 percent in the space of two years, with prospects for even more downsizing. Task forces would be convened; stern messages about the future would be read; incentives would be considered. In fact, just such a reduction has hit one…
State and local taxes: Key considerations when doing business outside your home state.
Clark Nuber Business Insights
As your business grows and you begin selling your products or services outside the state of Washington, you need to consider the tax implications. Other state and local governments are, of course, excited to have you selling to their residents and businesses. Each sale means the potential of added revenue to government coffers in the…
The Good Growth Imperative
Sponsored by PwC What does good growth look like? Growth sounds good, but is it always good? Bad growth can quickly evaporate (boom and bust). Bad growth brings little benefit to society, depletes more resources and exacts more resources and exacts a bigger cost on society than the short term resources it generates. The benefits…
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