Topic – Jobs
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July job loss estimates for region, revised losses for June
Trade figures heavily
Job loss in Houston is slowing, according to GHP, but the slump in international trade has had a disproportionate effect on this Texas city.
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June unemployment claims way up in Gulf Coast region
Deterioration may be slowing
Unemployment claims for the 13-county Houston-Galveston Gulf Coast region are still far above what they were at this time in 2008.
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Rep. Waxman: Obama will sign climate bill this year
Says it will create jobs
The bill's co-sponsor says that the bill will not only protect current jobs, but create millions of new jobs in the future.
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Employment estimates for Houston, nation
Highest unemployment in 6 yrs
GHP says that the Houston economy is "fundamentally sound," and is still faring better than the nation in terms of job losses and unemployment.
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New issue of Economy at a Glance - Houston
Energy, recession, jobs
The June 2009 report summarized and provides charts on Houston's current economic trends, and data from preceding years.
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Houston’s Growth
New interpretations
The 610 Loop already ranks first in jobs and second in population compared to other similarly-sized areas, and it is expected to grow the most by 2035.
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Job gains/losses, new building contracts, and shipping aviation stats from GHP
May 27 Indicators update
An update from the Greater Houston Partnership provides a glimpse of some of key indicators of Houston's economic health.
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Livable Houston Initiative: Jay Blazek Crossley on Houston’s Growth
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Stimulus package brings summer jobs for low-income youth to Houston
Local agencies provide jobs
Houston Area human resources agency will direct eligible young people toward summer mininum wage job opportunities in the community.
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Houston showing large job losses since last year
Business services hit hardest
Estimates from the Texas Workforce Commission show that the Houston metro region has lost a net 6,300 jobs, a drop of 0.2 percent, since February 2008.
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