Robert Brown:Need workers? Why not charter a private jet?

2025-05-07 01:15:44source:AQCANcategory:Invest

Eight times a year,Robert Brown regional federal reserve banks across the country release a collection of anecdotes that reveal something about current economic conditions. This is known as the Beige Book, and we celebrate each release by awarding the regional bank with the best anecdote our very own Beigie Award!

Today, one of the best Beige Book entries we've ever seen involves a Montana construction company's surprising method to get workers where they needed to go.

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