These are the new inductees to the Pendill Wall of Excellence at Marquette Senior High School. From left are Karen Ogle, Scott M. White and Leslie Claire Griffith. (Journal photo by Christie Mastric) By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — After a hiatus of several […]
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Wanted: Organic Farmers To Meet Growing Demand | News, Sports, Jobs
George Naylor looks over organic apples grown on his farm, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, near Churdan, Iowa. Naylor, along with his wife Patti, began the transition to organic crops in 2014. The demand for organics has increased so fast that the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month […]
Consumers buying organic, but US farmers still wary | News, Sports, Jobs
George Naylor holds an organic apple grown on his farm, Tuesday near Churdan, Iowa. Naylor, along with his wife Patti, began the transition to organic crops in 2014. The demand for organics has increased so fast that the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month committed up to […]
Ruth O. Myers | News, Sports, Jobs
Ruth Olean Myers, beloved mother of two, adored wife, travel agent, environmental activist and cherished friend to many, passed away on Aug. 12, 2022. Ruth, born May 2, 1944 in Clarksburg WV, was the daughter of Dr. Ralph and Betty Olean. A graduate of Martinsburg High […]
6 Jobs that Pay Over 100K a Year without a Degree in Washington DC (video)
Are you looking for jobs that pay well without a degree? Below is a list of jobs that pay over 100k a year without a degree in Washington DC. We pulled the latest employment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The salary information below are mean annual salaries. The […]
These 14 Jobs Pay $20-Plus per Hour — and Are Hiring Like Crazy
Image source: Getty Images Looking for an entry-level job with a decent starting wage? Check these out! Key points An entry-level job is usually the most junior position in an organization and is generally the starting point for those looking to launch their careers. These 14 entry-level jobs pay more […]
Chatty AI is going to eat into call centers jobs
Image: Getty Images/WIN-Initiative/Neleman Tech analyst Gartner predicts that within three years, one in 10 interactions with call center agents will be with bots thanks to advances is conversational artificial intelligence (AI), as well as labor shortages and high people costs. That’s potentially bad news for call center workers but could […]
P&C insurance agent/broker jobs up slightly in past 12 months
The property & casualty insurance agent/broker segment gained 4,300 jobs in May 2018 over May 2017 (up 0.5%), to 809,000, according to data from the U.S. Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics and a report from Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) Chief Economist Steven Weisbart. Employment in the general U.S. economy […]
Govt hardens norms on Irdai, public insurer top brass’ post-retirement jobs
Illustration: Binay Sinha Dear Reader, Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Your encouragement and constant feedback on how to improve our offering have […]
Chamber Members of the Month named | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photos Kevin Lyons is the owner of Fruity Lemonade, which may be seen at fairs and festivals throughout West Virginia and in surrounding states. PHILIPPI — Cvechko Insurance Services and Fruity Lemonade have been announced as the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in August. Mike […]
Rehabbing a building in Blue Earth | News, Sports, Jobs
Eric Erdahl bought this building nearly two years ago and has now started remodeling it for rental spaces. Anyone who has been in downtown Blue Earth the past few weeks has surely noticed a lot of activity at a building on the corner of Sixth and […]
The Best Online Jobs You Can Do with Little or No Experience
Remote work is now more common than ever — a simple convenience born of a very inconvenient pandemic. While there are many more remote work opportunities than ever before, there’s much more competition for these jobs. Experience is important in an office or online. It proves you can do the work, […]
Area Woman Joins Insurance Com[pany | News, Sports, Jobs
Holly Kaltenbach SALAMANCA — The Petruzzi Insurance Agency located in Salamanca has added Holly Kaltenbach to its team. Kaltenbach joined the agency at the beginning of July, bringing with her 20 years in the insurance industry. She holds agent and broker licenses New York and Pennsylvania. […]
The 10 best states for insurance agent jobs in 2020
No. 10: Massachusetts Total Insurance Agent Jobs: 182Average Annual Salary: $58,955(Photo: Shutterstock) No. 9: New Jersey Total Insurance Agent Jobs: 231Average Annual Salary: $63,344(Photo: Shutterstock) No. 8: New York Total Insurance Agent Jobs: 294Average Annual Salary: $66,124(Photo: Shutterstock) No. 7: Arizona Total Insurance Agent Jobs: 336 Average Annual Salary: $58,560(Photo: […]
Automation Is Reducing Sales Agent Jobs: Is That a Reason to Buy Lemonade?
Lemonade (LMND 1.96%) has emerged as one of the more intriguing disruptors in the financial industry. It has targeted the insurance industry by using artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral economics to streamline the application process, thus insuring its customers at lower cost. However, Lemonade stock has experienced a huge decline […]
Ruiz Insurance Opens in Center Wheeling | News, Sports, Jobs
photo by: Shelley Hanson Anthony “Rico” Ruiz, owner of Ruiz Insurance in Center Wheeling, poses in his new office with his wife, Christine Gompers, on Wednesday. Ruiz Insurance celebrated its grand opening during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday in Center Wheeling. Owned by agent Anthony […]