If you continue to disregard the concerns of Main Street America, half of the payroll, half of the workforce, it will lead to the demise of countless small businesses, leaving many communities without a vital source of economic growth and stability.
Roger Williams: “If you continue to disregard the concerns of Main Street America, half of the payroll, half of the workforce, it will…”
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Warns about the impact of neglecting small businesses on the economy.
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Main street is facing a dire labor shortage, with 90 percent of businesses reporting few or no qualified applicants in August.
Industries like construction are particularly affected, with the projection showing the need for over 500,000 additional workers annually.
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