Bay State survey says business leaders' confidence in economy is at 17-year low (The Republican)
SPRINGFIELD - Bay State business leaders have less confidence in the economy now than at any time during the 17 years that Associated Industries of Massachusetts has surveyed them.
New Congress opens pledging to rescue economy (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Capitol rang loud with vows to fix the crisis-ridden economy Tuesday as Congress opened for business at the dawn of a new Democratic era. "We need action and we need action now," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Republicans agreed, and pledged cooperation in Congress as well as with President-elect Barack Obama — to a point.
Staples Small Business Survey Reveals People Have Become Mouse Potatoes and are Deskfasting Due to Economy (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.----Most small business owners and managers are working harder than ever in an effort to overcome the downturn in the economy. According to the 3rd Annual Staples National Small Business Survey , 62 percent of small business owners admitted they were transforming into a ‘mouse potato’ , with two-thirds eating and working at the same time, and one in five replacing breakfast ...
2008 Year in Review: Economy took its toll on housing, business (Suburban Journals)
SECOND OF THREE PARTS A soured economy took its toll in St. Charles County as foreclosures, layoffs, business closings and an uncertain future for General Motors' Wentzville Assembly Center made grim headlines in 2008.
Small Business Growth in Milwaukee Despite Economy (FOX 6 News Milwaukee)
It's a tough time for small businesses across the country, but 15 of them in Milwaukee are receiving recognition for growing in this gloomy economy. FOX 6's Mike Lowe has more.
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