City Life

The U.S. Department of Transportation deserves a gold star for getting some American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money on the street quickly. Today I heard about a number of cities that have already...

Many people have heard the expression, "Running around like a chicken with its head cut off," but few of us have actually witnessed this spectacle.

The "Can Do" attitude of our country's founding fathers is still strong and well in many Americans. They have faced many challenges in their lives and the recession is just another bump in...

In addition to being a positive story about a town in a county known for its high unemployment rate the situation offers others an opportunity to tag along for the smooth ride.

Flag maker left blowin’ in the wind.

While there may not be publicly available places that provide this information, there are people and other sources that can.

When employers have a job opening (yes there are many employers hiring) the first reaction is often to advertise the job in the largest, most visible location.

The bankruptcies of major retail chains have significant impact on local and national employment directly and indirectly via the supporting services businesses which supply retailers, their employees and vendors. Their bad debit will...

The Obama administration and Congress are working hard on a stimulus bill. But it may be too little, too late for countless small businesses.

Just finished watching a segment on the PBS Lehrer News Hour that interviewed people who were touched by the economic downturn. "Downturn? This wasn't a downtown, it was a cliff!" remarked a person...

..about real estate. I sat in stunned amazement as I watched Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, as he flailed his arms, threw things and screeched about how real estate has plunged...

There are a growing number of people out there who think all of our current problems will disappear if they don't think about them. But you can't start, grow, or even maintain a...

Yesterday was a day of unexpected experiences. I attended my first political rally with three of my friends. I stood with hundreds of other ordinary citizens at Dealey Plaza in Dallas waving a...

Mother's Cookies closed its doors in 2008 and when it did, much more than jobs were lost. The world lost the best commercially baked oatmeal cookie it has ever seen. 250 people lost...

Business Week ranks the top city in each state in which to raise your kids. Is yours on the list?

Construction in practically all sectors had fallen in 2008, although there was a bright spot with a slight increase in spending in non-residential construction in the 4th quarter. All in all the construction...