Unemployment rates and the H-2B visa cap are affecting New England’s resort hospitality business. The unemployment rate in New England has been steadily dropping since July of 2012, and as of April this year it has ranged for the four Northern New England states from NH’s low of 2.8% to Massachusetts high of 3.9%
The arrival of hurricane Harvey in the Houston area this past week has resulted in a huge personal impact on families, neighborhoods and those at the lower end of the economic scale.