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Yah, Marge, It Gets Cold Here,But Growth Has Been Pretty Hot-Experiencing an Unlikely Boom, Workers in Fargo Are a Bit Scarce

Now, Fargo is facing the opposite problem that much of the nation has: It’s starting to run out of workers. Dakota expatriates are a particular recruiting target. As opportunities improve, political and business leaders hope they will return.

Oregon Group suggests initiatives to spur Oregon’s economy-Budget crisis or not, Oregon needs to invest in the foundations of its high-tech economy — or risk watching it wither.

"There isn’t a CEO anywhere in the world who can’t take less than 1 percent of his budget and focus it on their strategic future," Johnson said. "It’s time for Oregon to make that decision. It’s time for Oregon to rally around a solution." (How about Montana?- Russ)

Farmers reaping more in town

Farmers say that whether they are working off-farm out of necessity or by choice, they put in the long hours because they aren’t ready to give up the farming lifestyle – and they don’t want to see it lost to their children.

Technology Ventures Corporation takes tech transfer to new markets

"You can trace the number of emerging tech sectors related to spinouts from the universities and labs to the Bay Area," he says. "It’s been an integral part of why this region has been a leading community for an array of technologies.

Utah Wants More Cash From Out-of-State Tourists

The importance of out-of-state visitors to Utah’s economy is without dispute: nonresidents spend an average of $101 daily, residents just $65. Out-of-staters also stay longer, typically spending 3.2 nights in a lodging establishment compared with…

Free Web Research Link Closed Under Pressure From Pay Sites

The Energy Department has shut down a popular Internet site that catalogued government and academic science research, in response to corporate complaints that it competed with similar commercial services. By Jonathan Krim Washington Post Staff…

Chips to drive next Internet boom, says National Semi CEO

The Internet boom hasn’t occurred yet, despite popular belief that it has already passed, he said, adding that the proliferation of wireless Internet, as well as computer chips built into common household devices, will help launch the next wave of growth. "A mature business? Absolutely not," Halla said. "As an industry we’ve only released a couple of interesting products. We’ve only scratched the surface."

Create Value from Value- The purpose of business is greater than profits

"Businesses that discover and nurture their souls will find that there is not only life beyond profits, but that profits come naturally to businesses that seek a higher purpose." Tom Chappell, the cofounder of Tom’s of Maine

Argonne announces staff reduction

Company offers voluntary separation packages to 40 workers in Idaho, Illinois ARCO — Argonne National Laboratory announced Monday they will offer a voluntary separation package to reduce their staff by 40 in Idaho and Illinois….

SBA loans breed success

"I imagine lots of small businesses couldn’t have gotten on their feet without" the SBA, she said.

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