Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®, July 2017
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July, and the overall economy grew for the 98th consecutive month.
Industry News
Smaller U.S. Cities Joining Technology Boom
Increasingly, tech firms are bypassing celebrated traditional locations in favor of cities not typically associated with the tech sector.
Energy Department Reports: Wind Energy Continued Rapid Growth in 2016
The Energy Department released three wind market reports demonstrating continued growth in wind energy nationwide.
June Construction Starts Climb 4 Percent
Nonresidential building and electric utilities advance, while housing recedes.
House Passes Perkins Act: Addresses Construction Workforce Shortages
Legislation includes needed reforms to make it easier for school districts to teach construction skills and improve employer engagement.
U.S. DOC Makes $30M Available to Assist America’s Coal Communities
The $30M in ACC 2017 funds available for application are targeted to directly assist communities & regions impacted by declining use of coal.
2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit Sets Records for Participants, Attendees
Annual event connects global businesses to U.S. investment opportunities.
Construction Employment Increased in Metro Areas from April ’16-April '17
Construction employment increased in 217 out of 358 metro areas between April 2016 and April 2017, declined in 89 and stagnated in 52.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Funding to Help Foreign Direct Investment Attraction
Grant to fund resources for international engagement ready communities across the United States; applications due by June 12.
Cities Boost Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste: Here's How They Rank
ACEEE Scorecard of 51 energy efficient large cities reveals the top 10, including Boston, NYC, Seattle, LA and Portland.