MAPI forecasts industrial production to increase 2.2% in 2013, an increase from 2.0% in Dec. 2012 forecast; further pickup in 2014.
Energy Dept., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ford Motor Co., Dow Chemical launched Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in TN.
New study finds enormous job creation potential following integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.
Economic activity in manufacturing sector expanded in March for 4th consecutive month, and overall economy grew for 46th consecutive month.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): The market size of the U.S. solar industry grew 34% from $8.6B in 2011 to $11.5B in 2012.
Numerous MSAs, micro-SAs and counties among the fastest-growing in 2102 located in, near the Great Plains, West TX, U.S. Census Bureau says.
New state export data show 29 states set new records for export sales in 2012.
Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation forecasts inflation-adjusted GDP will expand by 1.8% in 2013 and 2.8% in 2014.
Economists in the U.S. are increasingly optimistic about growth in 2013, with hiring expected to pick up in coming months.
Top 5 states for advanced biofuel companies: Calif., Ill., Colo., Texas and Iowa--Clean fuel standards fueling growth.