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State's jobless rate remains at 11% for July
DURHAM -- The state's unemployment rate stayed at 11 percent from June to July. Seasonally adjusted employment decreased by 12,997 workers to 4,039,946, the state Unemployment Security Commission said in a report Friday. Meanwhile, unemployment decreased by 4,853 workers, to just under half a million. Since July 2008, unemployment has increased statewide by 209,024 people.

Fed chief upbeat on economic growth
JACKSON, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday offered his most optimistic outlook since the financial crisis struck, saying the economy is on the verge of growing again.






• Over 13% of U.S. homeowners with a mortgage are delinquent
WASHINGTON — With the recession throwing thousands of people out of work daily, more than 13 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage have fallen behind on their payments or are in foreclosure.

• BUSINESS BRIEFS
Chesson Labs inks new deal
Passenger traffic down at RDU
Reichold signs distribution deal

• Feeling fluish? Don't go to work
DURHAM -- Businesses will do well to give their employees support and time off when they develop flu-like symptoms this fall to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said on Wednesday.

• BUSINESS BRIEFS
Optimism up, survey finds
Funcom unveils 'Conan' expansion

• Organic restaurant to focus on sustainability, community
DURHAM — Here’s an idea: Let lower income folks get in on the green movement through a community organic food restaurant.

• Inspire Pharmaceuticals is in a whirlwind of change
DURHAM -- Inspire Pharmaceuticals, a drug company focusing on ophthalmic and pulmonary diseases in southern Durham, has gone through a spate of changes this month.

• Wine Authorities surviving thanks to the good stuff
DURHAM --Wine Authorities, a bright, effervescent wine store tucked into the Rockwood shopping center on University Drive, is packed on Saturdays.

• Durham Tech's JobsNOW program offers a fast track to a new career
DURHAM -- Lost your job and want to try a different career? But you're in a hurry? Durham Tech may have the answer.





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