With no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?
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HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
Sarah Leonard, President & CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association
Neal Fried, Economist, Alaska Department of Labor
Nolan Klouda, Executive Director, University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Economic Development
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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