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The Geography of Jobs
Interactive map shows job growth/loss since 2004 Posted on September 24, 2009

Job Losses During Recessions
Economists agree that unemployment rates will continue to be high as recovery progresses. This graph illustrates job loss rates for all major U.S. recessions since World War Two, and the historical "recovery time" for returning to pre-recession employment levels. We are going to have to make up a lot of ground to put people back to work, and the manufacturing-based job growth at big corporations that speeded recovery in the past is not likely to happen in this economy. That's why job creation through small business will be crucial to putting America back on the road to prosperity. Posted on August 31, 2009

On to Plan B: Starting a Business
What do Starbucks, Intuit and PetSmart have in common? They were all started by visionary entrepreneurs during recessions. Posted on August 24, 2009

A Scary Reality
New York Times columnist Bob Herbert says jobs are "...the nation’s biggest problem and should be its No. 1 priority." Posted on August 13, 2009

Pace of Job Cuts Slows as Payrolls Fall Less than Forecast
While national news about unemployment is becoming more positive, many parts of the country are still suffering from double-digit jobless rates. Recovery might seem to be just around the corner, but for millions of Americans there are few prospects and little hope for a quick fix. Posted on August 7, 2009

In Economic Recovery, Not So Fast on the New Jobs
According to the Federal Reserve, unemployment will continue to linger after the recession subsides. All the more reason to get small businesses connected with capital so they can expand, succeed and hire during the "jobless recovery." Posted on July 23, 2009

Small Businesses Vital to Economic Recovery Go Bankrupt
"Grow or die" is often the small business owner's mantra, but without capital to acquire real estate, expand operations or purchase equipment, many successful businesses will wither on the vine. Posted on July 13, 2009

Spending cuts may endanger California
California State Assembly testimony highlights the need for community investment and job growth. Courtesy of AADAP and Los Angeles LDC. Posted on July 6, 2009

Wringing the most out of loans in tight times
Columnist stresses the importance of capital access for both urban and rural communities in need. Posted on July 6, 2009

Connecting the community with capital
U.S. Treasury's Donna Gambrell visits the Twin Cities for the second annual Community Development Forum. Posted on July 6, 2009