Easy Energy Systems recently announced its plans to move the company's headquarters from Welcome, Minn., to Phoenix, Ariz. That move will create about 450 jobs, most of which will be in manufacturing, but some of which will be in other positions as well, such as sales careers Phoenix.

EES, which produces technology that creates ethanol from waste, chose to move to the Phoenix area for a number of reasons. One reason is that the company named local businessman Bill Hinz as its CEO, hoping his relationships throughout the local community will benefit EES.

"Arizona was a natural choice," Mark Gaalswyck, founder and chairman of EES, said in a statement. "Not only does it allow us to take advantage of the significant business legacy that Bill has created here, the state offers affordable manufacturing and continues to grow as a hotbed for technology and innovation, which we've bred into our business from its inception."

As of late, EES has seen increasing demand for its Modular Ethanol Production Systems, smaller ethanol plants that allow small amounts of ethanol to be produced from non-corn products. The company's technology can produce ethanol from milk, paper, palm fronds, soda pop, wood, and wasted crop residue.

This process allows everyone from farmers to governments to create energy from materials that would otherwise be wasted. If these waste products weren't converted into energy, they would most likely end up in landfills or be burned.

"We have the opportunity to improve ways of life all over the world without using diminishing resources, which is truly thrilling," Hinz said. "Our approach to creating energy has been extremely well received and we are eager to bring jobs to Arizona. We have a significant sales quote pipeline of several billion dollars already established and are excited to grow, prosper and contribute to the global economy."

According to an article from Supermarket News, a recent report found that overall sales at the nation's 10 largest supermarkets increased by 1.85 percent between the second half of 2009 and the second half of 2010.

Increasing inflation and a slowly improving economy are the main reasons for that growth. Most experts predict that larger stores will continue to see sales grow throughout this year as competition causes companies to lower their prices and consumers become more confident.

Although overall sales increased, half of the 10 largest supermarkets saw sales grow, while the other half saw sales take a hit.

The Kroger Company, which supports many Denver Colorado jobs (http://denver.jobing.com), brought in the most sales at $38.6 billion. The company also saw the third-largest increase in sales, at 6.6 percent, behind only Whole Foods and Harris Teeter.

Supermarkets that saw sales increase during the last half of 2010 include: Whole Foods by 14.2 percent, Harris Teeter by 9.3 percent, Kroger by 6.6 percent, Ahold USA by 1.2 percent, and Safeway by .2 percent.

Stores that saw sales decrease during the last half of last year include: Supervalu by 8.7 percent, A&P by 7.8 percent, Stater Bros by 4 percent, Winn-Dixie by .9 percent, and Delhaize America by .4 percent.

The 10 largest supermarket chains with public equity or debt, based on sales for the last six months of 2010, include:

1. The Kroger Company - $38.6 billion
2. Safeway - $22.2 billion
3. Supervalu - $13.3 billion
4. Ahold USA - $10.9 billion
5. Delhaize America - $9.5 billion
6. Whole Foods - $5.1 billion
7. A&P - $3.7 billion
8. Winn-Dixie - $3.6 billion
9. Harris Teeter - $2.1 billion
10. Stater Bros. - $1.8 billion

The 2011 Nonprofit Employment Trends Study from Nonprofit HR Solutions and the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research at the University of San Diego found that more nonprofit organizations are adding jobs as the economy continues to recover from the economic recession.

While 40 percent of organizations said they aren't planning to create more jobs this year, 33 percent said they would create more positions, while 27 percent said they would consider hiring new employees. This is good news for the many out-of-work job seekers looking for nonprofit gigs.

The nonprofit sectors expected to add the most jobs this year include:

• Direct services - 35 percent
• Program management and support - 18 percent
• Fundraising and development - 16 percent
• Member and constituent services - 8 percent
• Marketing, communications, and public relations - 7 percent
• Finance and administration operations - 6 percent
• Education and community outreach - 6 percent
• Advocacy - 4 percent

What's even more reassuring than the large number of nonprofits planning to create jobs this year is that the majority of organizations also said they do not plan make layoffs, cut existing positions, or freeze hiring during 2011.

Of the few organizations that do plan toe make cuts, the following reasons were cited as their main motivations:

• Overall budget shortfall - 36 percent
• Loss of government grant funding - 35 percent
• Loss of private and foundation grant funding - 15 percent
• Reduction in individual giving revenues - 7 percent
• Reduction in corporate donor revenues - 6 percent
• Reduction in membership revenues - 1 percent

The National Retail Federation found that retail industry sales increased by .6 percent between February and March and by 3.9 percent when compared to this time last year. That increase marks the ninth consecutive month of retail sales growth.

Nearly every retail industry benefited from the increase in consumer spending, but the furniture industry saw the biggest immediate growth, as sales increased by 3.6 percent between February and March and by 3.8 percent over the year.

"Shoppers last month were eager to take advantage of retailers' spring promotions on everything from apparel to outdoor furniture," Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, said in a statement. "While current indicators point to a more confident consumer, increasing gas prices and a cramped job market could hamper consumer spending during the upcoming summer months, a key time of year for retailers."

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the following industries saw retail sales increases:

• Furniture and home furnishing stores - 3.6 percent monthly/3.8 percent yearly
• Building material, garden equipment, and supplies dealers - 2.2 percent monthly/5.5 percent yearly
• Electronics and appliance stores - 2.1 percent monthly/3.6 percent yearly
• Health and personal care stores - .7 percent monthly/5.1 percent yearly
• Clothing and clothing accessory stores - .6 percent monthly/3.4 percent yearly
• Grocery stores - .3 percent monthly/4.1 percent yearly

"Improving financial situations including the temporary payroll tax cut, wage gains and a strengthening labor market likely supported March spending gains," NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. "If gasoline prices can stabilize over the next few months, consumer spending may continue to grow, but it remains to be seen what consumers will cut out of their budgets because of the cost of filling up their tank."

A recent survey from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago named physical therapists as the second-most satisfying job, behind only clergy members. These employees work an average of 42.5 hours per week and earn about $72,106 per year.

You might be surprised to learn that the majority of employees, about 88 percent, are satisfied with their jobs, while 50 percent are very satisfied, and only 4 percent are very dissatisfied. That being said, an employee's satisfaction at work often hinges upon pay and growth potential.

Luckily, there are several jobs out there that many people seem to love. Most of these positions involve helping others and don't require any sort of heavy physical labor - things to consider if you're thinking about switching careers.

The 10 most satisfying careers, along with weekly hours and yearly pay, include:

1. Clergy - 52.5, $42,248
2. Physical therapist - 42.5, $72,106
3. Firefighter - 55, $44,218
4. School principal - 47.5, $83,120
5. Artist - 45, $43,353
6. Teacher - 45, $53,076
7. Author - 45, $52,281
8. Psychologist - 45, $82,258
9. Special education teacher - 45, $41,486
10. Construction machinery operator - 45, $39,168

The National Retail Federation Foundation and American Express recently released the sixth annual Customers' Choice survey, which found that Zappos.com is tops when it comes to customer service. The good thing about all companies included on the list is that they have business office jobs (Click here) in most major cities and are often hiring.

The survey included opinions from more than 9,200 shoppers, who were asked, "Thinking of all the different retail formats (store, catalog, Internet, or home shopping), which retailer delivers the best customer service?"

The top 10 companies for customer service include:

1. Zappos.com
2. Amazon.com
3. LL Bean
4. Overstock.com
5. Lands’ End
6. JC Penney
7. Kohl’s
8. QVC
9. Nordstrom
10. Newegg

"In a time when many retailers are competing on price, customer service becomes an outstanding way to stand out in the eyes of the consumer," Kathy Mance, executive director of the NRF Foundation, said in a statement. "These retailers have done a great job of distinguishing themselves from their competition."

The survey, which was conducted by BIGresearch, compared consumer survey responses to each retailer's 2009 revenues in order to develop fair rankings that do not account for a retailer's size or geographic coverage.

Marriage and family therapists work with individuals or groups to diagnose and treat a variety of behaviors affecting the family dynamic. Before you can become a family therapist, however, you must first obtain the proper education and gain the appropriate credentials.

Students in Florida interested in this type of career may want to consider attending the University of Florida or the University of Central Florida, both of which have great degree programs for those entering a career in family therapy, according to Education-Portal.com.

University of Florida

This Gainesville-based university is the oldest in the state and enrolls an average of 51,000 students each year. The university's College of Education offers both a Master of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling.

The master's degree program prepares students to work in public and private human service agencies, hospitals, mental health organizations, and independent practices. The 72-credit hour program with courses in theory, multicultural counseling, marriage counseling, and professional ethics.

The Ph.D. program prepares students for a position in post-secondary teaching, counselor education, clinical supervision, or specialized clinical practice. Students can expect to take courses in personal theory, consultation procedures, and supervised research.

University of Central Florida

Located in the Orlando area, this university has the fifth-largest student enrollment in the nation. Students can study in the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy or the Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy programs at the university's College of Education.

The master's program teaches students about family counseling, career development, human development, couples counseling, and human sexuality. After completing the 63-credit hour course, students must pass an exit exam before they can graduate.

The certificate program is aimed at training professional therapists who want more experience in working with children, couples, and families. The 15-credit hour program covers such topics as couple and family therapy theories, counseling techniques, and family systems.

Manufacturers News, Inc. recently released its list of the top cities for manufacturing jobs. The list includes the top 50 cities that had the most manufacturing jobs as of December 2010. Of those cities, five are located in California and four are located in Texas.

In fact, Houston was ranked first in the nation, with a total of 228,226 manufacturing jobs. That was followed by New York's total of 139,127 jobs; Chicago's total of 108,692 jobs; Los Angeles's total of 83,719 jobs; and St. Louis's total of 83,123 jobs.

At the other end of the spectrum was Everett, Wash., ranked 50th with only 30,117 manufacturing jobs. That was followed by Sunnyvale, Calif., with 30,704 jobs; Richmond, Va., with 31,070 jobs; Huntsville, Ala., with 31,130 jobs; and Tucson, Ariz., with 31,672 jobs.

The top 10 cities for manufacturing jobs include:

1. Houston, Texas - 228,226 jobs
2. New York, N.Y. - 139,127 jobs
3. Chicago, Ill. - 108,692 jobs
4. Los Angeles, Calif. - 83,719 jobs
5. St. Louis, Mo. - 83,123 jobs
6. Dallas, Texas - 81,626 jobs
7. Cincinnati, Ohio - 81,364 jobs
8. Indianapolis, Ind. - 79,566 jobs
9. Phoenix, Ariz. - 77,322 jobs
10. San Diego, Calif. - 70,709 jobs

The bottom 10 cities include:

1. Everett, Wash. - 30,117 jobs
2. Sunnyvale, Calif. - 30,704 jobs
3. Richmond, Va. - 31,071 jobs
4. Huntsville, Ala. - 31,130 jobs
5. Tucson, Ariz. - 31,672 jobs
6. Detroit, Mich. - 32,305 jobs
7. Birmingham, Ala. - 33,334 jobs
8. Omaha, Neb. - 33,874 jobs
9. Orlando, Fla. - 34,040 jobs
10. Pittsburgh, Pa. - 35,509 jobs

Although their duties vary, registered nurses are generally responsible for treating patients, educating patients and the public about various medical conditions, and proving advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

On a day-to-day basis, registered nurses may record patients' medical histories and symptoms, perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients.

Registered nurses typically specialize in at least one area of patient care, which may include: a particular setting or type of treatment, specific health conditions, working with one or more organs or body system types, or working with a well-defined population. This nurse job description can tell you more.

While most registered nurses work with other healthcare professionals to provide critical care, some choose to become advanced practice nurses, such as clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, or nurse practitioners.

There are some nurses who don't work directly with patients, but still need an RN license in order to practice, including: forensics nurses, infection control nurses, nurse educators, and nurse informaticists. Registered nurses also may work as healthcare consultants, public policy advisors, pharmaceutical and medical supply researchers and salespersons, and medical writers and editors.

Most registered nurses have a bachelor of science degree in nursing, an associate degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program, while advanced practice nurses should have a master's degree. Graduates must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination in order to begin practicing.

There were about 2.6 million registered nurses throughout the nation during 2008, accounting for the largest healthcare occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of registered nurses should increase by 22 percent by 2018.

About 60 percent of registered nurses work in hospitals, while 8 percent work in physicians offices; 5 percent work in home healthcare services; 5 percent work in nursing care facilities; 3 percent work in employment services; and the remainder work in government agencies, social assistance agencies, and educational services.

Employment of registered nurses throughout Arizona is expected to increase from 36,219 workers during 2006 to 47,647 workers during 2016, resulting in 11,428 additional jobs and an overall growth rate of 31.6 percent, according to the Arizona Workforce Informer.

The top 15 industries that employed registered nurses in Arizona during 2006 include:

1. General medical and surgical hospitals - 47.1 percent
2. Offices of physicians - 12.9 percent
3. Outpatient care centers - 6.1 percent
4. Employment services - 4.2 percent
5. Elementary and secondary schools - 3.6 percent
6. Home healthcare services - 3.2 percent
7. Offices of other health practitioners - 2.2 percent
8. Nursing care facilities - 1.9 percent
9. Management of companies and enterprises - 1.6 percent
10. Other ambulatory healthcare services - 1.2 percent
11. Management and technical consulting services - 1.1 percent
12. Community care facilities for the elderly - 1 percent
13. Other hospitals - .9 percent
14. Colleges and universities - .7 percent
15. Insurance carriers - .6 percent

Throughout Arizona, the average wage for registered nurses during 2007 was $29.17 per hour, while the average entry-level wage was $21.07 per hour and the average experienced-level wage was $33.22 per hour.

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