New Study on Sales Taxes in Major Urban Areas
"Many factors influence business location and investment decisions, but sales taxes are something within policymakers’ control that can have immediate...
Industry News
MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook: Composite Index Slips Slightly, But Maintains Strength
The survey’s composite index is a leading indicator for the manufacturing sector.
Annual report: Wind Power Bringing Innovation, Manufacturing Back to American Industry
Stable policy leads to jobs and affordable electricity; Uncertain future impedes progress
Year-Over-Year Gains in Private Construction Outweigh Public Sector Cuts
Private nonresidential spending had an especially strong year-over-year gain, rising 14 percent from February 2011 to February 2012,
Construction Employment Rises in 30 States and D.C. While 29 States and D.C. Add Jobs
Pennsylvania adds the most construction jobs and North Dakota adds the highest percentage year-over-year while Florida experiences largest decline and...
Global Semiconductor Sales Post $22.9 Billion
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, announced that worldwide semicon...
Q2 Economic Outlook Report: Steady but Slower Growth in Equipment Investment As High Oil Prices Drag Down Multiple Positive Trends
The report is focused on the $628 billion industry and forecasts equipment investment and capital spending in the United States, and evaluates the eff...
March 2012 Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business
Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in March for the 27th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in t...
NFIB Jobs Statement: Job Creation Shows Mixed Signals
“March came in like a lion on the job-front, but went out tempered by future job growth indicators. Overall, the March survey anticipates some strengt...
March 2012 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®
New Orders, Production and Employment Growing, Supplier Deliveries Faster, Inventories Unchanged