Jobs (from the New York Times): Job Growth Slows, Sowing a Mix of Concern and Calm-U.S. employers added 150,000 workers in October, falling short of expectations, but the labor market retains spark nearly three years into a recovery.

The labor market has been relentlessly hot since the U.S. economy began to recover from the shock of the pandemic. But there are signs of cooling as the holidays approach.

The Pasadena Unified Board of Education is asking for your help in selecting our next superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation. This is an opportunity for the Board to receive input from students, staff, parents, and the community. Please follow the link below to provide your input.

Overtime-What Is the Department of Labor’s New Proposed Rule Regarding Overtime Compensation? Right now, if you’re employing anyone who’s salaried and not supervising someone and that person is making more than $35,000 a year, you don’t have to pay that person overtime. The Department of Labor is looking to change that and raise that salary limit up to $55,000 a year.

The Middle East and the Economy (from the New York Times): Fed warns of more risks from Mideast conflict-President Biden used a rare address from the Oval Office last night to urge Americans to support war efforts in Israel and Ukraine, as Israeli troops amassed ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip and exchanged fire with Hezbollah forces near the border with Lebanon.

Your fall celebration begins at Wild Parrot Brewing for the Pasadena Chamber After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, October 25th from 5pm to 7pm.

Wild Parrot will provide complimentary appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks can be purchased.

If you have not been, Wild Parrot is a micro brewery with a tap room at 2302 East Colorado Boulevard (near Sierra Madre Boulevard). 

There is plenty of free parking on the street nearby.

The iconic Red Kettle campaign began many years ago in 1891 in San Francisco to raise money to provide Christmas dinner to those in need. This tradition has now become one of The Salvation Army’s main fundraisers allowing them to provide services year-round.

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board announced a second online workshop for landlords and property managers on Tuesday, October 24th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This decision comes after audio issues marred the first public workshop, Unlocking Success, held on Wednesday, October 17, which saw over 160 attendees.

From the Financial Times: US inflation higher than expected in September at 3.7%-US inflation was higher than forecast in September, raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates following similarly robust recent data on the strength of the jobs market.
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Small Business Growth Fund- In partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and with funding from Etsy and Progressive, Hello Alice’s Small Business Growth Fund is offering $5,000-$25,000 grants to provide entrepreneurs the capital they need to make their next move. Applications for the current round are open through Friday, October 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. ET. To be eligible, a business must be a U.S., D.C.