Small businesses in the Houston region continue to struggle as COVID-19 cases rise, forcing parts of the economy to remain closed or at limited capacity.
About 28% of companies responding to the…
Roughly 15% of companies responding to the Partnership’s latest Business Barometer Survey say their outlook is worse this week than it was last week. About the same number of respondents say their…
A new labor market report highlights the disruption that greater automation and increased requirements for digital skills is causing regional workers and the importance of helping workers build…
In the weeks following George Floyd's death and protests in response, businesses across the country have made public statements against racism, injustice and racial inequity. Some pledged money…
With the number of Texans filing for unemployment insurance skyrocketing in March and April, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) was charged with exploring ways to use available funds to help…
Texas lawmakers anticipate the global pandemic will have implications for the 87th Texas legislative session, potentially impacting issues such as the state budget as well as health care costs. …
