Posts With Keyword ‘Ed Raber’

Washington County Gains 300 Workers, Unemployment Remains Steady

Posted: Monday, November 1st, 2010 at 6:28 am

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Washington County’s labor force has grown by 2.5% and unemployment is one of the lowest in the state.

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Washington County Supervisors Approve Application For Joint Four County Housing Trust

Posted: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Last Tuesday's Meeting Of The Washington County Board Of Supervisors.<br /> (KCII's Chance Dorland)

The Washington County Board of Supervisors has joined Benton, Jones and Iowa counties to form a housing trust through the East Central Iowa Council of Governments.

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Iowa Business Council Survey Gives Insight On Future Economic Outlook In Iowa

Posted: Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 6:30 am

The Iowa Business Council’s third quarter Economic Outlook Survey reports small growth ahead for Iowa’s economy.

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Unemployment In Washington County Decreased From June To July

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County. The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.<br /> (Washington Economic Development Group)Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County. The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.
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Iowa’s unemployment rate increased from June to July, growing a percentage point to 6.8%, but Washington County saw a point two percent decrease.

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Iowa Offering New Small Business Loans For Up To $50,000

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:26 am

The Iowa Small Business Loan Program is offering up to $50,000 in low interest loans to businesses.

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Sales Tax Holiday: Washington Area Businesses Hoping For Large Turnout

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:24 am
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Clothing and footwear considered appropriate for everyday wear such as shirts, pants, hats, socks, shoes, sandal and underclothing items under $100 each are exempt from state and local option sales tax this weekend.

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Washington County Laborshed Project

Posted: Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 6:42 am

Iowa Workforce Development’s Regional Research and Analysis Bureau is completing a Laborshed employment study of Washington County. 

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Raber Proposes Partnership for Local Housing Trust Fund

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:56 am

Raber Addresses Washington County Supervisors (1/36/10)

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Washington County could be partnering with some neighboring counties in an effort to be eligible for state money through a housing trust fund.

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WEDG: Tax Credits Have Had a Local Impact

Posted: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 6:57 am

Iowa lawmakers are examining the state’s tax credit programs during this year’s legislative session.

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