Tag: Unemployment

Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased for the fifth consecutive month to 3.9%, according to the August 2023 data release from Florida Commerce, up from 3.7% in July 2023. “Flagler County’s…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.7%, according to the July 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, up from 3.6% in June 2023.   “Flagler…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6% despite significant month-over-month job growth. WNZF NewsRadio featured the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s economic analysis; listen below:

Flagler Eclipses 51,000 Employed Residents w/ Strong Hiring Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6%, according to the June 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,…

Local Economy Remains Strong as Summer Hiring Season Begins Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3%, according to the May 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate is back below 3% in April 2023. WNZF NewsRadio interviewed Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose for insight on the latest…

Latest Local Jobs Data Shows Strong Local Economy Flagler County’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9%, according to the April 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, down…

On April 10, 2023, WNZF NewsRadio highlighted the Chamber’s analysis of the latest unemployment numbers for Flagler County. Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose was interviewed about the news that…

Flagler Eclipses 50,000 Employed Residents Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained flat at 3.2%, according to the February 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. “The number of…

Since our inception, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce has been focused on connecting with and supporting our local government partners. The below is a news release from Flagler…

Seasonal/temporary jobs ending cited for increase Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased a half-of-a-percentage point to 3.2%, according to the January 2022 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.…

In late-January, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce’s CEO Roundtable hosted an Economic Development Forum and toured available economic development sites at the Flagler Executive Airport. A special thank…

Surprising Winter Half-Point Reduction Highlights Strong State, Local Economy Flagler County’s unemployment rate dropped a half of a percentage point to 2.7%, according to the December 2022 data release from…

Florida State University Economics Professor Dr. Jerry Parrish is making a special visit to Palm Coast to provide his economic outlook for both Flagler County and Florida. With economic uncertainty…

WNZF NewsRadio’s Morning News featured the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s economic analysis of the latest Flagler County unemployment numbers. Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose shared what the latest data…

Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose made a guest appearance on WNZF NewsRadio’s popular Free For All Friday radio show. Click below to listen to…

Year-over-year data shows positive local economic growth Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.2%, according to the November 2022 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. “I’m…

Hurricane Ian Had Minimal Impact on Local Jobs Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased from 3% in September 2022 to 3.2%, according to the October 2022 data release from the Florida…

Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose presents the October 2022 Economic Analysis for Florida and Flagler County. *Please note, if you are watching this video…

The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce has analyzed the latest jobs report for Flagler County. WNZF NewsRadio (94.9 FM) featured Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose on their Morning…

Flagler Year-Over-Year: 2,595 More Jobs; 2,148 More People in the Labor Force Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 3%, according to the September 2022 data release from the Florida Department…

Growing Labor Force and Employment Stabilize Local Job Market Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained flat at 3.2%, according to the August 2022 data release from the Florida Department of Economic…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined slightly in July 2022, despite national economic recession concerns. Listen below as Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose analysis Flagler…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained flat, decreasing to 3.2% in July 2022. This is 0.2% lower than June 2022’s 3.4% rate, according to the latest data release from the Florida…

In this can’t-miss forum, real estate experts translate rapidly changing economic data into actionable insights for those with financial interests in Flagler County real estate: *Hosted at the Hilton Garden…

Unemployment is up in Flagler County and the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s economic analysis of the latest data (June 2022, released in July 2022) was featured on WNZF NewsRadio. Listen…

More residents enter labor force, unemployment lines Although 99 more locals found jobs last month,Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4% in June 2022. This is 0.7% higher than May…

What does the latest unemployment report reveal about Flagler County’s economic health, and what are business leaders saying? Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose spoke with WNZF’s Morning News about…

Our partners at the Florida Chamber and Florida Chamber Foundation spend significant resources tracking the economic health of our state. While the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber tracks economic trends locally,…

May 2022’s slight increase, mixed signals have locals questioning economy Despite more than 500 locals finding jobs last month, Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased, as May 2022’s 2.8% rate was…

Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose was featured on WNZF NewsRadio because of the latest unemployment report, which showed Flagler County at a record-low 2.6% unemployment rate. Listen to the…

April 2022’s 2.6% Rate Flies in the Face of Recession Signals Flagler County’s unemployment rate continued its rapid decent, declining to 2.6% in April 2022, down from 3.0% the previous…

March 2022’s 2.9% rate lowest since 2005 Flagler County’s unemployment rate plummeted another half-percent in March 2022, declining from 3.4% (February 2022) to 2.9%. This is the second consecutive month…

Chamber President and CEO Greg Blosé was featured on WNZF NewsRadio regarding Flagler County’s 3.4% unemployment rate. Listen to the Chamber’s analysis on WNZF NewsRadio below…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 3.4%, an improvement of 0.5% from last month, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The number…

Seasonal Workforce decline, moderate job loss drive change Flagler County’s unemployment rate in January 2022 was 3.9%, an 0.8% increase from the revised 3.1% December 2021 report, based on the…

Workforce decline, moderate job growth highlight reasons for rate drop Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined from 4.1% in November 2021 to 3.8% in December 2021, according to the latest data…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate continued it’s recent decline to 3.8% in December of 2021. The Chamber remains cautiously optimistic about the state of Flagler County’s economy. Listen to the full…

A Flagler County economic overview of 2021 was provided on WNZF’s Free For All Friday by Greg Blose, President & CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber. Listen below for…

“At 4.1%, county continues to outshine pre-pandemic low of 4.5%” Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in November 2021, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.4% in October 2021. Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose shares his analysis on WNZF NewsRadio (click below to listen): View the Chamber’s…

Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained at 4.4%, according to the latest data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. This is the second consecutive month that Flagler’s unemployment rate…

Flagler County has finally recovered the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. WNZF NewsRadio recently shared the Chamber’s perspective on the latest job growth numbers (click video below to hear…

4.4% Unemployment Rate is Lowest in Flagler Since Pandemic Started Flagler County has officially recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least from a job’s perspective. According to today’s data release…

Boston Whaler is hosting a job fair on Friday, October 1st at their Flagler County facility in an effort to fill open jobs available at the boat manufacturing company. With…

Flagler County Adds Just Three Jobs in August 2021, Unemployment Declines to 5.3% The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce last month shared its concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant…

Flagler County still has 95 fewer jobs than before the COVID-19 panemic hit and continues to lag behind surrounding counties (Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia) in job growth. WNZF NewsRadio…

555 jobs were created in Flagler County in July 2021. WNZF NewsRadio, 94.9 FM, highlighted the Chamber’s analysis of the most recent data. Click play below to listen to the…

555 Jobs Created in July 2021, Labor Force Continues Significant Growth Flagler County job growth got back on track in July 2021, as 555 jobs were created, resulting in the…

Greg Blose, President & CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber provides the August 2021 Chamber President’ Report.