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2nd Quarter USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index
The business leaders and dedicated workers that comprise America’s commercial construction industry play a vital role in steering the U.S. economy. More than 3 million Americans work in commercial and nonresidential construction, and the sector contributes more than $700 billion in construction spending."
Mayor Frank Jackson Concerned About Senate Approved Budget
In the Cleveland.com article by Robert Higgs, Mayor Jackson outlines the several other areas of concern.
There are a number of changes in the budget that may have a positive impact on the city of Cleveland, but there are also a handful of items that would negatively impact our city."
OSHA Issues Proposal to Extend July 1 Deadline for Submitting Electronic Injury and Illness Records
According to the Department of Government and Public Affairs OSHA has issued a proposal to extend July 1 deadline for submitting electronic injury and illness records. They also announced intent to review controversial record-keeping rule covering drug testing.
On June 28, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally proposed a rule to extend the original deadline for
Construction to Begin in July on the new East 34th Street Rapid Station
By James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer
The $7.5 million project will make the new Campus Station accessible to persons with disabilities and will be a major boost to the Opportunity Corridor and the Campus District."
Minimum Wage Raise is Back on the Table in Cleveland
By Peter Krouse, Cleveland.com
A recent court ruling means a referendum that aims to raise the minimum wage in Cleveland well above the statewide minimum could be back in play."
Small Business Support Program Expanded in Cuyahoga County
Article by Jay Miller of Crain's Cleveland Business
The expansion will open up the program to three more inner-ring suburbs. The county said it will solicit applications from all of the 22 cities around the core city and pick three to work with in this round of funding."
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Apprenticeships
From The White House - Office of the Press Secretary
The order would devote funds to promoting apprenticeships with a particular focus on ‘students at accredited secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, including community colleges.’ Funds would also be used to expand youth participation in apprenticeships, and to create apprenticeships in new or underrepresented sectors."
Workforce at Core of Greater Cleveland Partnership's new Plan
By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer
...when it comes to how Greater Cleveland tackles the problem of workers who aren't equipped for the jobs we're creating...That's a key message in the new strategic plan being crafted by the Greater Cleveland Partnership"
Hohler Furnace & Sheet Metal, a CEA Member, Wins Medal of Excellence Award
Hohler Furnance & Sheet Metal of Sandusky is honored as one of Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems top 15 dealers in North America.
Our Medal of Excellence winners truly set themselves apart and are the very best of our esteemed group of dealers."
Ohio Insurance Claims Have Increased by 770% with Opioid Epidemic
The article by Lydia Coutré, Health care/Nonprofit reporter for Crain's Cleveland Business explores the analysis opioid insurance claim increase from FAIR Health, a national nonprofit working toward transparency for health care costs and health insurance information.
The total cost of care is significantly increased for individuals with untreated behavioral health and addiction problems... Someone actively abusing prescription medications is more likely to