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North Carolina's June Employment Figures Released

Article by NC Department of Commerce

07.19.24


The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2024 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.

North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 924 over the month to 5,079,026 and increased 18,096 over the year. The number of people unemployed increased 2,989 over the month to 190,408 and increased 14,764 over the year.

    

Seasonally adjusted Total Nonfarm employment, as gathered through the monthly establishment survey, increased 23,100 to 5,031,600 in June. Major industries experiencing increases were Government, 17,900; Education & Health Services, 5,500; Leisure & Hospitality Services, 3,200; Financial Activities, 1,100; Manufacturing, 800; Construction, 600; Trade, Transportation & Utilities, 400; Information, 200; and Other Services, 200. The only major industry experiencing a decrease was Professional & Business Services, 6,800. Mining & Logging employment remained unchanged.

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Boost Business Growth & AI Readiness with SOC 2 Reports

Article by CBIZ

06.21.24


For third-party vendors, cybersecurity goes beyond simply developing robust protocols — they need to clearly communicate their effectiveness in protecting client data. This transparency reassures clients who are increasingly holding vendors accountable for their security measures, recognizing the impact on their own financial and reputational well-being.


One key indicator of trust and compliance is SOC 2* certification. This rigorous audit, which takes six months to a year to complete, goes beyond a basic check-up, offering a comprehensive assessment of a vendor's IT security environment. It covers data protection and privacy controls and extends to infrastructure, software, personnel and established procedures. Acting as a beacon of reassurance, this certification demonstrates to clients the effectiveness of a vendor's security measures and promotes confidence in the protection of their data and interests.



In this article, we’ll discuss how a SOC 2 report is not just a current necessity for meeting client expectations but also a strategic move for fostering future growth and building a robust reputation in an increasingly complex digital landscape, especially with the rise of AI.

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Events

Dirty Chimney, LLC

Friday, July 26th

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM


204 Kanuga Rd,

Hendersonville

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Kenmure Country Club

Toptracer Range

Thursday, August 1st

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM


100 Clubhouse Dr,

Flat Rock

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Business After Hours **7th Ave Edition**

Thursday, July 25th

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM


Cabbage Rose Venue

417 7th Ave E, Hendersonville

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Young Professionals Game Night

Friday, July 26th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Kenmure Country Club

100 Clubhouse Dr, Flat Rock

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MEGA Business After Hours

Tuesday, July 30th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Elk's Lodge

546 N Justice St, Hendersonville

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