Employers urged to take part in statewide survey
Maryland businesses are urged to participate in the Maryland Workforce Skills Survey conducted by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education and state agencies. The survey seeks workplace needs and skill requirements, with most responses from the Washington and Baltimore areas. sponsors want input from Western Maryland as well. Call 410-727-4448 or visit mbrtsurvey.hemresearch.com to obtain and complete the survey.
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Wheat and grains plunge on weather driven selloff
Wheat futures drop over 3 percent on CBOT as new rain and cooler plains weather reduce drought fears and trigger broad grain declines. Corn and oats follow, soybeans pressured by mixed weather and rapid planting. livestock futures mixed with live cattle up and lean hogs down.
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Dow Hit 16 Month High As Nasdaq Surges On Tech Rally
Wall Street extended gains on a tech buying spree with the Nasdaq up 106.68 to 2305.56 and the Dow rising 36.2 to 11337.9, the highest close in 16 months. Strong gains in Sun Microsystems and Eastman Kodak helped offset Procter & Gamble’s fall after Clairol acquisition news. Market optimism persists despite no major earnings or data, with analysts noting rotation into technology shares and hopes for further positive catalysts.
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Insurance Help Event In Frederick June 1
A Maryland Insurance Administration representative will be at the Citizen's Services Building 520 N Market St Frederick from 10 am to 2 pm Friday June 1 to answer questions about coverage handle complaints and provide consumer education materials No appointment needed. For more information call 1-800-492-611.
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FMI Services Group acquires North Carolina firm
FMI Services Group of Frederick has acquired Cleanfeatures Inc. of Raleigh to expand offerings in janitorial, housekeeping, electrical and lighting services across commercial, industrial and hospitality sectors. FMI, founded in 1986, operates offices in Virginia.
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