On Thursday of last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their employment and wage figures for the fourth quarter of 2012, covering the nation's 329 largest counties. Each of the eight Maryland counties included in the report saw employment growth during that period, with Baltimore City seeing the most growth (a 6.1 percent increase over the quarter). A summary of the report can be found here.
A few weeks ago, Neil Bergsman presented to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore about the effects of sequestration on that region of the state. Coverage from WMDT of that presentation can be found here.
There are few events this week due to the July 4th holiday. Have a happy and safe Independence Day.
For the week of July 1st through 7th:
- On Monday, July 1st (the first day of fiscal year 2014), the Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships hosts an organizational meeting at 3pm in room 230 of the House Office Building at 6 Bladen Street in Annapolis. They will also provide a background on current apprenticeship programs.
- On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Metropolitan Area Employment report for May at 10am.
- On Wednesday, July 3rd, the Board of Public Works meets at 10am in the Governor's Reception Room on the second floor of the State House in Annapolis. The meeting's agenda can be found here. It includes approval for an upcoming $475 million sale of state bonds; $6 million in local library projects; and a $71 million 5-year contract for lottery advertising, marketing and related services.
- Thursday July 4th is Independence Day. Most government offices are closed. Have fun and be safe.
- On Friday, July 5th, the BLS will publish its Employment Situation figures for June. MBPTI's offices will be closed on Friday.
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