KNOXVILLE — While many aspects of the Tennessee and national economy are on the upward trajectory, others are lagging—creating a perfect recipe for modest growth. The forecast in the spring 2011 Tennessee Business and Economic Outlook, a report prepared by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the…

(NASHVILLE -- The Senate Commerce Committee has voted 8 to 1 to approve legislation calling for  Tennessee employers to use the E-Verify system to ensure that new hires are in the state legally.  The legislation, sponsored by Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) and Representative Joe Carr (R-Lascassas), is the first in…

(ARA) -  In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect of paying for college is a sobering reality.Few…

(ARA) - Plumbing is among the top 50 occupations for job stability, median wage and anticipated demand, according to careervoyages.com, a Web site jointly maintained by the departments of Labor and Education.Joe DeLange, trades department chair of plumbing at WyoTech in Fremont, Calif., isn't surprised.  "It's a flexible and stable…

(ARA) - From shopping to working to banking, Americans are doing it all online. Consumers need their private information to be safe, but at the same time, they want the speed and convenience of instant transactions, all without giving it a second thought.Online safekeeping doesn't just happen. Information security specialists…