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Minority-Owned Businesses Boost Local Economies in Tight Job Market
ST. LOUIS, (PRNewswire) February 27, 2005 - Minority-owned enterprises are the fastest-growing business segment and have brought a much-needed economic boost both locally and nationally, according to Terry Powell, founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur's Source, a national business ownership consulting franchise.
Recent Census data confirms that new minority-owned businesses are growing at more than six times the national rate. In fact, the Secretary of Commerce reported that minorities own 15 percent of the nation's businesses, employ 4.5 million people and generate $591.3 billion in gross receipts.
"This business growth trend has surfaced in our region -- fueled by a tight job market, an uncertain economy, and corporate inequality," said Powell. "More workers are following the lead of successful minority business owners. They're taking control of their careers and strengthening the local economy with the products, services and good jobs they provide."
"In addition to economic growth, minority business-owners are actively involved in the community and provide positive role models for aspiring entrepreneurs," Powell added.
Powell acknowledged that the broad-based nature of franchising gives the growing number of minority entrepreneurs more possibilities and options. "People are tired of letting others control their destiny. Franchising offers everyone the opportunity to take charge of their own careers. As a matter of fact, 95% of our clients discover options they had not considered before or had dismissed prematurely. Helping people find businesses that meet their goals, needs, and expectations is what we are about," Powell said.
Another result of this growing trend is that franchisors have become more focused on recruiting minority business owners. "It's rewarding to see an entrepreneur providing goods or services that benefit their heritage and their community, while serving as an example for others," said Powell. "The future is full of opportunity."
Help-Wanted Advertising Index Increases
ST. LOUIS, (PRNewswire) February 27, 2005 - The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index -- a key barometer of America's job market -- increased three points in January. The Index now stands at 41. It was 38 one year ago.
In the last three months, help-wanted advertising increased in eight of the nine regions across the U.S. Largest increases occurred in the Mountain (22.6%), West South Central (14.4%) and South Atlantic (12.8%) regions. A decline occurred in the Pacific region (-0.7%).
In a statement, Conference Board Economist Ken Goldstein said: "The concern voiced by consumers is whether the pace of job growth will turn out to have been 'as good as it gets.' If new jobs continue to open up, consumer expectations could turn even more positive this spring, and that could cause more people who are not working to start looking for jobs."
The Conference Board surveys help-wanted advertising volume in 51 major newspapers across the country every month. Because ad volume has proven to be sensitive to labor market conditions, this measure provides a gauge of change in the local, regional and national supply of jobs.
Muny to Hold Adult Singing & Dance Auditions
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) February 27, 2005 - Muny Dancing & Singing auditions for adults will be held in the Performing Arts Center at St. Louis University High School, 4970 Oakland Avenue, (Between Kingshighway and Macklind). Parking available in front
and in rear of the building.
Dancers should bring tap and jazz shoes, toe and ballet slippers, and the necessary rehearsal clothing. Dressing areas will be provided. A routine will be taught and rehearsed at auditions. Singers should bring sheet music; 16 bars of standard musical theatre repertoire. Please bring music in the key you desire. An accompanist will be provided. Callbacks are on Sunday, March 20.
MEN DANCER AUDITIONS
(Ages 17 or older)
Saturday, March 19, 2005
9:30 am and 10:00 a.m.
WOMEN DANCER AUDITIONS
(Ages 17 or older)
Saturday, March 19, 2005
12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m.
For more information, call 314-361-1900.
Business-to-Business Expo
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) February 11, 2005 - The 14th annual The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business-to-Business Expo and Business After Hours will be held Thursday, March 10, 2005.
This much anticipated event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. The 70+ display booths sell out incredibly fast as businesses prepare for Chesterfield's premier power-networking event. Exhibitors include a wide variety of businesses ranging from health care, business products, banking and real estate to moving companies and schools. Judging from the crowd of over 1,200 attendees last year, organizers estimate an even greater attendance for 2005.
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