By Doug Barrett
May 16, 2021 | 4:28 PM
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low. It’s the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen. Instead of cutting jobs, many employers are struggling to attract enough applicants for open positions.
Retail sales were flat in April after soaring in March, when many Americans received $1,400 stimulus checks that boosted spending. Today’s report from the U.S. Commerce Department was worse than the 0.8% rise Wall Street analysts had expected.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19. The jobs pay at least $15 an hour and are for delivery drivers and warehouse workers, who pack and ship online orders.
The contest is now accepting photographs that showcase the state s people and wide-open spaces. 1:00 pm, May 10, 2021 ×
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BISMARCK The 2021 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism is now accepting submissions to showcase the state and its wide-open spaces.
Through Aug. 31, photographers can submit images in several contest categories: Road Trips; Recreation; Wildlife; Badlands Scenery; Beyond Badlands Scenery; and Main Street ND.
The winner of each category will get a $200 cash prize. In addition, a Best in Show photo will be selected, with the photographer receiving an additional $300 cash prize and a one-year AAA membership. Winning photos may also be published in North Dakota Tourism promotional materials and websites or displayed around the state.
(Bismarck, ND) Governor Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Tourism Division, in partnership with AAA of North Dakota and North Dakota Council on the Arts, has launched the 2021 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism.
The contest celebrates the talents of North Dakotans and the appeal of our wide-open spaces and community spaces where we follow our curiosity, not the crowds.
“The Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism provides an opportunity to capture images of our state’s vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and scenic beauty while also showcasing North Dakota as a great place to live and work,” Governor Burgum said.
Development Corporation turns Bowman County into Boomin’ County
Bowman County, more like Boomin’ County. In the past year, the county has grown to be a hub of educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, all thanks to Bowman County Development Corporation. 8:00 am, Apr. 14, 2021 ×
Beginning May 5 at 6 p.m., In partnership with the University of Mary, Mainspace will be offering a chance to take top-notch photos guaranteed to dazzle customers both on and offline, using only a cell phone camera all for the low price of $150. (M.C. Amick/The Dickinson Press)
In the past year, Bowman County has grown to be a hub of educational and entrepreneurial opportunities in southwest North Dakota, thanks in major part to Bowman County Development Corporation.
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