In this issue:
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Boomers Hold the Keys to Booming Economy or Longer Recession
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Unemployment Figures Don’t Tell the Whole Story
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Nominate a Leader!
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NBLC Welcomes Two New Members
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Members in the News
Boomers Hold the Keys to Booming Economy or Longer Recession
For many years preceding the recession, it was trumpeted that the retirement of the Baby Boomers, 79 million people, would lead to job shortages. Anywhere from a third to half of the workforce was moving into retirement age, with the oldest of the boomers turning 65 in 2010. Many of the boomers were already qualified to retire at age 59½. In 2006 and 2007, various surveys of employees showed that 40 – 50% of employees nearing retirement age intended to retire.
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- Leaders of the North Bay Awards Luncheon
Oct 30, 2009, 11:30am–1:30pm, Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park
Victory for Measure Q, NBLC leads the charge to a WIN for the train!
After a long and enduring campaign, the voters have spoken and it's a train they want! Measure Q, the SMART train sales tax measure is moving forward with a 68.4% approval between Marin and Sonoma Counties. "We are very pleased that the voters decided to invest in their transportation future and supported green transportation alternatives. The voters also saw the benefit of the SMART project providing a local economic stimulus package that creates thousands of new jobs and puts millions of dollars into our local economy just when we need it the most. Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped make the campaign a success!" said campaign Co-Chair and NBLC President & CEO Cynthia Murray.
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