February 6, 2015
Mason Metrics: Job change by sector, Washington area, December 2013-14
Between December 2013 and December 2014, Greater Washington added 20,800 jobs. The largest gains were in leisure and hospitality, which added 7,700 jobs, state and local government, with a gain of 6,200 jobs and retail trade, which picked up 4,000 positions. Professional and business service employment had its third consecutive year-over-year increase, with growth occurring in D.C. and suburban Maryland. Federal employment continues to decline, decreasing by 2,200 jobs from December 2013. Between…
The St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday approved a deal with Pinellas County to raise $70 million for a new police headquarters. Money would be shifted from projects the city has completed with other funds that were part of the 2008 Penny for Pinellas funds, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Projects that would be affected are $5 million in infrastructure improvements at city intersections. A new station means some steady work for the construction industry in St. Petersburg for a while.
After two years of planning, Brown & Kelly’s office move became a reality Thursday as filing cabinets and furniture were being wheeled away while managing partner Kenneth Krajewski spoke on the phone.
The Golden Leaf Foundation has reserved $50 million to help entice an automaker to North Carolina.
Ah, the good old days. With RadioShack’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday dominating local business news, we found an interesting article at Mashable that highlights some of RadioShack’s vintage advertising. The commercials feature computers, really expensive cellphones and, of course, remote control cars. We think you’ll enjoy them. To view Mashable’s article and view the videos, go here.