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These Maps Show Where a Dollar Goes Furthest in the U.S.

Sep 28, 2017

These Maps Show Where a Dollar Goes Furthest in the U.S. Jeff Desjardins Read More

The Texas-sized hole in our workforce

Sep 25, 2017

By: Garrett Groves Sept. 22, 2017

I often use two numbers to describe the big challenge Texas faces in the future: 20 and 36. Only 20 percent of Texas eighth graders in 2006 graduated from college by 2017. And 36 percent of Texas job openings require an associate, bachelor or graduate degree.

In other words, not nearly enough Texas students are graduating with the education needed for the jobs that are available.

You're Making Less If You're Not Thinking About Millennials and Gen X

Aug 7, 2017

You're Making Less If You're Not Thinking About Millennials and Gen X

by Bubba Mills

There's a lot of talk about generational differences in real estate consumers, but does it matter for your real estate business? Based on data about Generation X and Millennials, the answer is yes.

The "slacker" generation no more

Want To Hire Great Employees? Fix Your Broken Recruiting Process

Jun 28, 2017

Liz Ryan , Contributor

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Comeback Kids: This Company Gives Old Wind Turbine Blades A Second Life

Jun 26, 2017

Jun 23, 2017 by Amy Kover

At 16 years old, the Fenner Wind Farm, near Syracuse, New York, is one of the oldest in the United States. While the towering wind turbines show little sign of slowing down — they churn out 5,500 megawatt-hours of energy annually — their 122-foot fiberglass blades are coming up short by today’s standards. Newer turbines easily produce 20 percent more power using blades that are 16 feet longer but just as light.