News from March 2022


Arizona gas prices climb as crude oil soars over $110 per barrel

Arizona has some of the highest gas prices in the country as crude oil prices touch the ceiling.

Indiana Chamber Tax Executive Set to Retire

Long-time Indiana Chamber of Commerce Vice President Bill Waltz is set to retire from the organization on June 30.

Ribbon Cutting at Midwest Computer Solutions on March 10

Ribbon Cutting at Midwest Computer Solutions on March 10

Indiana Chamber Supports Governor's Call for Major Tax Cuts

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce backs Gov. Eric Holcomb’s call today to not only restore the tax cuts originally in House Bill 1002 but take them a step farther given the state’s strong fiscal position.

Chandler Public Safety Fair & Open House on March 5, 2022

History Bites: Community and Creativity; A History of Public Art in Chandler on March 1, 2022.

West Contract Manufacturing to expand operation in Walker, create new jobs to 'support our local communities'

West Contract Manufacturing plans to invest $6 million in its expansion project in West Michigan.

Driverless taxi companies testing in California have suspected ties to Chinese military

The Wall Street Journal posted a video Feb. 28, discussing the planned introduction of autonomous taxis, or Robotaxis, to be tested and used in California. Among the companies involved are three major Chinese-owned firms with known links to the Chinese military, though the government stopped short of banning investment into these in 2021.

Wood Partners' new luxury community in Raleigh designed to provide residents 'best of both worlds'

A Denver-based property management and real estate development firm's recent ground-breaking for a luxury residential community in Raleigh is building on the company's growth in the city.

Boom Supersonic to invest $500 million; create 1,750 jobs with new Greensboro manufacturing plant

Boom Supersonic, an aviation company that produces supersonic commercial airliners, will bring a manufacturing and final assembly facility to Greensboro, creating more than 1,750 jobs by 2030.

BrassCraft announces expansion of Thomasville location, more 'good-paying jobs'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recently announced new job openings for the BrassCraft Manufacturing Company in Davidson County.

Texas-based ExxonMobil discontinuing projects and investments in Russia

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Texas-based ExxonMobil has announced that it is discontinuing ongoing projects and investments in Russia.

Drivers protest against Lyft's reinstitution of some policies

Lyft drivers in Los Angeles gathered Feb. 2 to demonstrate against the reinstitution of shared ride policies as the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.


Supervising and Managing People Workshop on March 9

Supervising and Managing People Workshop on March 9

Chamber Accelerator - Putting Your Membership on the Fast Track to Success on March 3, 2022

Chamber Accelerator - Putting Your Membership on the Fast Track to Success on March 3, 2022.

Fitness Hike with the Ranger on March 3, 2022

Fitness Hike with the Ranger on March 3, 2022.

'This is not a gig, this is full-time work': New York gig workers want the right to unionize

Dozens of app-based drivers and workers gathered in Foley Square last month demanding the ability to unionize.

Amazon releases photos of first phase of Metropolitan Park HQ2 development project

Amazon recently released artist renderings and photos of the first phase of its HQ2 development project at Metropolitan Park, Virginia.

Airbnb hosts reach $150 billion earnings milestone

Airbnb Hosts have earned a total of $150 billion since 2010, including $60 billion in the U.S.

HyreCar eyes growth with hiring of new executive

A.J. Lee has been named senior vice president for growth of HyreCar Inc.