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San Antonio federal layoffs test economic stability and workforce readiness

Writer: Andrea Teran November 2025 — A recent wave of layoffs tied to expiring federal contracts is deepening economic uncertainty across San Antonio, with nearly 1,300 job losses statewide anticipated before...

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New Jersey county leaders on the power of small business growth

Writer: Mariana Hernández November 2025 — Small businesses remain the backbone of New Jersey’s economy, driving innovation, community development, and local employment across every county. With 1.1 million small businesses...

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Spotlight On: Jonathan Hirschfeld, Managing Partner NJ, PwC

November 2025 — In an interview with Invest:, Jonathan Hirschfeld, managing partner for New Jersey at PwC, highlighted how rapid geopolitical and technological shifts have shaped client strategies and firm...

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San Antonio federal layoffs test economic stability and workforce readiness

Writer: Andrea Teran November 2025 — A recent wave of layoffs tied to expiring federal contracts is deepening economic uncertainty across San Antonio, with nearly 1,300 job losses statewide anticipated before the end of 2025. In one of the most significant local examples, 279 janitorial and maintenance workers at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) will be laid off after Thanksgiving, following the end of a five-year, $148.8 million contract with CBRE...

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The Regional Economic Sentiment Index, drawn from the Invest: Business Sentiment Survey, tracks perceptions of economic strength across 20 U.S. metro areas. The index is based on a standardized question posed to senior executives and public officials featured in Invest: reports, asking them to rate the strength of their regional economy on a scale of 1 to 5.

The 2Q25 survey revealed a modest decline in regional economic sentiment, driven by rising uncertainty, elevated costs, new tariffs, and the absence of interest rate cuts. Business leaders, particularly in the Northern region, expressed growing concern about the macroeconomic outlook, marking a shift from the optimism seen earlier in the year.

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caa is an integrated media company that connects the dots in the markets it covers, providing business intelligence to businesses, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs across its digital and print platforms. It produces annual economic reports and engaging content on important US metro regions, while forging strategic connections through its conferences and events.