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With an economy dependent on tourism, Hawaii tries to encourage visitors
Nov 18, 2020
The state has dialed back mandatory quarantines for visitors if they test negative for COVID-19.
Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients face a new challenge: Taxes
by
Justin Ho
Nov 17, 2020
As the year draws to a close, small business owners are starting to figure out their tax liabilities for 2020. That's complicated for businesses that got Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Growth in retail sales is slowing. That's a bad sign for the economy
Nov 17, 2020
As goes the U.S. consumer, so goes the U.S. economy.
COVID recession puts damper on large construction projects
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 17, 2020
The Houston area lost the most construction jobs of any big city over the last year.
Black students most likely to be going to school remotely
Nov 17, 2020
More than 70% of Black students are going to school entirely online, compared to 40% of white students.
How might COVID-19 vaccine makers compete in the marketplace?
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 17, 2020
At first, COVID-19 vaccines won't be marketed in the usual sense, because the government will be the main buyer.
Retail workers balance financial need with pandemic risk
Nov 17, 2020
A recent survey from Korn Ferry found that 47% of retailers are having a hard time finding seasonal workers this year.
For public good, not for profit.
How small businesses are bracing for a COVID winter — or not
by
Erika Beras
Nov 16, 2020
Many that survived the shutdowns in the spring have a strategy, while others fear they just won't make it.
Second coronavirus vaccine, from Moderna, shows promise
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 16, 2020
Pharmaceutical company Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data.
Some NYC businesses are trying to negotiate for lower rent
Nov 16, 2020
With pandemic restrictions still cutting into revenues, some business owners say they need a break on commercial rent. But not all landlords are willing to negotiate.