Tech workers more likely to relocate for new jobs
A MONEY WATCH report shows tech employees are increasingly willing to move for better opportunities. Younger workers and those in high demand roles demonstrate stronger relocation intent, driven by remote work options and regional opportunities shaping job-seeking behavior.
On the Road Again for Tech Jobs Says Minnesota Survey
A Minnesota survey of 3,400 tech workers shows just over half would relocate for a job if laid off. Mid Atlantic respondents are more willing to move than a year ago, and most seek interesting work first, then high pay with affordable housing and fast Internet.
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Cynthia Morgan
Kmart Lands Exclusive Rights to Joe Boxer Line
Kmart Corp of Troy Michigan becomes exclusive mass merchandise distributor for Joe Boxer underwear and sleep wear. The Joe Boxer line featuring yellow smiley face boxer shorts will hit stores in fall 2002. CEO Cecil Kearse predicts hundreds of millions in year one sales. The brand targets ages 15 to 30 across men women and kids.
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Kmart
Cecil Kearse
Joe Boxer
Soy Baby Formula Safe As Milk Based Study Finds
A JAMA study cited by MSNBC reports 811 adults aged 20 to 34 from University of Iowa trials (1965 1978) show no significant health differences between those fed soy or milk based formulas as infants. Researchers found no evidence that phytoestrogens affect puberty or menstruation.
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University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
University of Iowa
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Rural Housing Institute builds affordable modular homes in Wilton
The Rural Housing Institute known as RHI operates from Wilton Iowa creating affordable modular starter homes for low and moderate income residents. Led by CEO Mark Patton the nonprofit manufactures 1100 to 1400 square foot one or two section homes in a climate controlled plant with SIP walls and energy efficient design. It plans to work with rural Iowa communities to develop housing and provide financial literacy resources.
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George C. Ford
RHI
Patton
Gabriel Rodriguez
Ron Nichols
Muscatine
Rural Housing Institute
Wilton
Mark Patton
Iowa
Rural Housing Institute Builds Affordable Homes in Wilton
The Rural Housing Institute in Wilton, founded 1999, offers three bedroom modular homes from 50 000 to 65 000 dollars. Homes include ranch styles on narrow lots with 10 year warranties and energy efficient 6 inch outer walls. Income limits apply from 20 000 to 58 000 dollars depending on family size.
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Town goes cold turkey on credit cards in Cashtown
In Cashtown Pennsylvania over 550 residents pledged to spend 100 hours without credit cards as a Champion Mortgage publicity effort. Harriet Cameron of Franklin Township Elementary School notes cash prompts stricter buying choices while experts urge gradual debt reduction and cash budgeting.
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Eileen Alt Powell
EW York
Pennsylvania
Cashtown
Champion Mortgage
Harriet Cameron
Franklin Township
Cameron
Durant Abernethy
National Foundation For Credit Counseling
Abernethy
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