March 26, 2013 There are several indicators that our economy continues to be growing, and a recent development at Cirrus Aircraft is fantastic news for the Northland.
March 18, 2013 While funding is still a crucial part of the equation, the possibility of having a high speed rail line from Duluth to Minneapolis took a step forward with the release of a report more than two years in the making.
In today's job market, it's nearly impossible to land a new position, let alone an interview. That's why it's really important to make sure you stand out from other candidates right off the bat. But how the heck are you supposed to do that with no face time?
If you’re great at networking, filling out online applications and following up, chances are, you’ve landed an interview or two. Good work. That’s not so easy these days. But your work isn’t over.
In fact, your work is just beginning. The interview is where your true job-getting skills will have to come out. In fact, compared to everything you did to get it, the interview is like doing open-heart and brain surgery while also teaching a child how to tie his shoes. Not the easiest thing in the world.
February 14, 2013 In his State Of The Union address, President Obama called for a raise in the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. Minnesota's minimum wage is currently $6.15, which is less than the federal minimum, and state legislators look to change that.
February 13, 2013 Earlier last year the Postmaster General said that the mail processing center in Duluth was not going to be closed. Unfortunately, it appears that closing is now a very real possibility.
December 21, 2012 A lot of you will be attending your company's Christmas party this year. This can be a great time to socialize with your co-workers outside of the office and spread some holiday cheer. It can also be a time to totally screw up your job and what people think of you. Here's a quick one sheet that will help you get through the gathering without making a fool of yourself.
November 27, 2012 The old Northwest Airlines facility was hustling and bustling once again as AAR Aircraft Services began it's operations and welcomed its first plane Tuesday morning.
October 15, 2012 While it was exciting to have the April announcement that more jobs were on the way to Duluth, there were still some procedures that needed to be completed before AAR Aircraft Services could officially open in Duluth. It appears that the FAA has now approved this facility.
August 21, 2012 We've been on a roll in the Northland with new companies looking at the area with new jobs. Too bad a step backwards will be taken with the closure of the Duluth Georgia Pacific facility at the end of August.
August 10, 2012 While the economy is showing signs of recovery, there are still many people looking for work. The place to be may soon be the Iron Range, where over 100 new jobs could soon be created.
The economy has made it practically impossible to get a job in some corners of the country. Some, however, have had an easier time than others at creating opportunities for the unemployed to become employed once again.
