SXSW Speakers Say ‘Hempcrete’ is the Environmental Building Material of the Future

SXSW Speakers Say ‘Hempcrete’ is the Environmental Building Material of the Future Speakers advancing the development of hemp-based “concrete,” said at South by Southwest that hempcrete should soon prove a cost-efficient and ecologically friendly way of construction in coming decades. Read More Community Impact https://communityimpact.com/san-antonio/north-san-antonio/development/2023/03/11/sxsw-speakers-say-hempcrete-is-the-environmental-building-material-of-the-future/

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Labor Market Strength Continues as 2023 Started on a Stronger Footing than Expected

Labor Market Strength Continues as 2023 Started on a Stronger Footing than Expected Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 311,000 in February, a slowdown from January but still well above historical norms. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/forecast/labor-market-strength-continues-additional-data-suggests-2023-started-stronger-footing-previously

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03/14/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY   FDIC, Fed and Treasury Department agree to backstop all deposits at failed banks Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13. No losses associated with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank will be borne by the taxpayer.  We are also announcing a similar systemic risk exception for Signature Bank, New York, New York, which was closed today by its state chartering authority. All depositors of this institution will be made whole. As with the resolution of Silicon Valley…

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