Uncle Sam wants you (to help the Fed) If you think your opinion on the state of the economy and future course of monetary policy is something Federal Reserve Board members need to hear, then you’re in luck. Through June 10, the Fed is accepting applications for membership on its Community Advisory Council. The council […]Read More
Did you know the Census Bureau counts robots, too? The U.S. Constitution requires the government to count the population every decade, in the form of the census. But that’s just people. As part of its mission to count all things , the U.S. Census Bureau recently released new figures on capital expenditures. It turns out Americans […]Read More
Did You Know the gender wage gap has narrowed but continues? The gender-based wage gap in the United States has narrowed in recent years, but disparities remain: national median earnings for civilians who worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months was $53,544 for men compared to $43,394 for women, according to a report from […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? While NASA engineers and astrophysicists are planning the next missions to boldly go where no one has gone before, other experts are working on more fundamental issues, including how to feed astronauts on long-range spaceflights. Methuselah Foundation, a biomedical charity focused on extending the healthy human […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? When it comes to innovative ways to attract visitors and Florida’s destination marketing organizations and tourism development offices, the sky is no longer the limit. In addition to miles of sandy beaches, natural wonders and theme parks, the Sunshine State is poised to become a hub […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? When most people think about franchise opportunities, they think of fast food – or limited-service restaurants – as the only game in town. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the franchising landscape is not confined to burgers and pizza. Though restaurant franchises had the largest […]Read More
Did you know Florida Blue strikes gold in ratings report The health maintenance organization of Florida Blue Medicare, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare plan, has been named one of U.S. News and World Report’s best Medicare Advantage plans for 2022, based on the plan’s Star Ratings as awarded by the Centers for Medicare […]Read More
Since the National Collegiate Athletic Association new rules that allow college athletes to sell their NILs—Name, Image, Likeness—went into effect on July 1, 2021, businesses from car dealerships to tech companies have sought paid endorsements. But it’s not just big-name players and big-name schools that are signing on the dotted line. Phone service provider Boost […]Read More
Did you know consumers do their own CSI work at home? Fans of the television show CSI and its spinoffs can now do a little scientific investigating of their homes. According to a media release from 3M and San Francisco-based biotech company Phylagen, consumers concerned about the cleanliness of their living spaces can perform a […]Read More