Here’s comes 2020 – are we ready?

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Index Staff

From work to relationships, we are in a different world By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index There are many reasons why the field of economics is called “the dismal science”. Micro economics look at the tiny individual economic ... [...more]

Governor proclaims November 30 Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Index Staff

NFIB reminds us to take advantage of the event’s 10th anniversary with five tips Gov. Jay Inslee has made it official: November 30 is Small Business Saturday here in Washington state. Begun by American Express in 2010 to draw attention … ... [...more]

State unemployment by race and ethnicity

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Index Staff

In the third quarter of 2019, African American workers had the highest unemployment rate nationally, at 6.0%, followed by Hispanic workers (at 4.1%), white workers (at 3.1%) and Asian workers (at 2.6%). This report provides a state-by-state ... [...more]

Chinese unicorns are here

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Index Staff

The unicorns are coming – and they are hungry By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I don’t know about you, but as someone who reads and studies aspects of the economy and business on a regular basis, I certainly find … [...more]

Can we live without the internet?

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Index Staff

The 21st Century essentials: food, water and wifi By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I love the internet and use it every day. I am also convinced that everyone I know uses the internet every day – and not just … [...more]

The collapse of The Berlin Wall is something to continue to celebrate

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Earlier this month Germany, and the rest of the world, commemorated – even celebrated – the 30th anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall. It made me consider the place, purpose and intent ... [...more]

Making A Difference Foundation announces Turkey Giveaway November 20, 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Index Staff

The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) announces the Eloise’s Cooking Pot (ECP) Food Bank in Tacoma will be giving away turkeys to those in need for Thanksgiving. This will happen on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the food bank location ... [...more]

Casinos are a continually expanding aspect of our local economy

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Index Staff

These are not your grandma’s casinos By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index We here at The Index rarely write about casinos, and I can’t say that I personally look forward to spending time in a windowless hallway crammed with machines ... [...more]

More to life than fame and fortune?

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Index Staff

There’s no such thing as bad publicity. - Dictum of actors and politicians. By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Wealth and fame have become the new anchors of the American Dream. For celebrities, and any who make their careers in the ... [...more]

State seeks volunteers to rank investments in Washington’s outdoors

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Index Staff

Help decide where state recreation and conservation funds go The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is recruiting 50 volunteers to fill positions on its 17 advisory committees, which evaluate grant proposals for parks, boating ... [...more]