News from January 2022


Sierra Vista-Douglas sees 46.9% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metropolitan statistical area was 33,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

DoorDash tries new category of couriers: Employees, not contractors

DoorDash is trying a different approach to food delivery. It is hiring couriers as employees rather than as independent contractors, Wired.com reported.

Uber maintains its commitment to being zero-emissions company by 2040

(Sponsored Content -- )Throughout 2021, Uber has been committed to achieving the pledge for zero-emissions it made the year previous.

Segway to develop 1,000 Coco sidewalk robots as ‘whole industry is booming’

Segway recently initiated a partnership with delivery robot company, Coco. Through the collaboration, the companies plan to develop 1,000 partially automated and remotely piloted sidewalk robots.

Lyft offers free rides to Colorado Marshall Fire victims

Lyft is offering a lending hand to families who have been affected by the Marshall wildfires in Boulder County, Colorado.

Gig jobs continue to attract workers seeking flexibility

Amid an evolving pandemic and with the lure of flexibility and independence, more and more Americans are finding employment in the ever-growing gig economy.

Retiree enjoys work as a part-time driver; 'My schedule is so flexible'

(Sponsored Content) Retired veteran Darnell Tillett is from North Jersey and is a part-time driver for Uber.

Gig worker enjoys 'being able to pick and choose when you work and how you work'

A part-time/full-time driver recently shared why he chose to work for Uber.

Tucson sees 3.7% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in October in the Tucson metropolitan statistical area was 387,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson sees 1.9% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in October in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metropolitan statistical area was 1,083,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Gig drivers work their own hours

The gig economy is a rapidly growing sector of the workforce due to people voluntarily or involuntarily leaving traditional jobs where the expectation is to work for one employer for as long as possible and receive company benefits.

Prescott sees 96.9% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Prescott metropolitan statistical area was 67,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Business Bootcamp & Member Orientation on January 11, 2022

Business Bootcamp & Member Orientation on January 11, 2022.

Sierra Vista-Douglas sees 3.5% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in October in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metropolitan statistical area was 35,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fort Wayne sees 0.9% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in October in the Fort Wayne metropolitan statistical area was 222,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Evansville sees 2.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Evansville metropolitan statistical area was 154,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Young Entrepreneurs Committee Monthly Meeting on January 11, 2022

Young Entrepreneurs Committee Monthly Meeting on January 11, 2022.

Virtual Conversation with our Hendricks County Legislative Delegation on January 14

Virtual Conversation with our Hendricks County Legislative Delegation on January 14.