Energy Boom Fuels Population Growth in Parts of Great Plains; Gulf Coast
Oil- and gas-rich areas in, near Great Plains contained many of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau.

Oil- and gas-rich areas in, near Great Plains contained many of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau.

A Detroit-area and a Chicago-area based consortium are partnering with the fed. gvmt. to launch 2 new mfg. innovation hubs.

Nearly all of the nation’s 363 metropolitan areas expected to see real economic growth in 2014, unlike in 2013 when 97 declined.

"Best-Performing Cities" index shows that technology and energy are the biggest forces behind America’s booming cities.

SPI, The Plastics Industry Trade Association and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) new standards are significant.

North Carolina headquartered consortium of 18 companies and 6 universities partnering with the federal gov. to strengthen U.S. mfg.

U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue outlines bold agenda to promote jobs, opportunity in annual address.

A rising tide of positive factors bodes well for a rebound in the manufacturing sector, according to the quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook.

As with national trends, the energy sectors in each state continue to experience rapid changes, including increased oil,natural gas production.

Revenues expected to increase in 16 mfg. industries, and non-mfg. sector predicts 14 industries will see higher revenues.