Sustaining Dixie County’s Economy and Workforce May 24, 2021 Dixie County lost one of its largest employers in the 2007-2008 recession, a Georgia Pacific (GP) Lumber facility. For more than 10 years the mill remained closed, but with help from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP), a new buyer has reopened the mill, made millions in new investments and has a projected annual payroll of $5.5 million in a very rural county.
Manufacturing Expansion to Last Through 2021, ISM Says May 18, 2021 The Institute for Supply Management issued an economic forecast calling for expansion for the rest of 2021.
Machine Tool Orders Surge in March, AMT Says May 10, 2021 Machine tool orders surged in March -- both on a monthly and year-over-year basis -- as manufacturing’s economic expansion continued.
Manufacturing Loses Jobs in April on Auto Layoffs May 7, 2021 Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs last month as temporary layoffs in the auto industry related to a computer chip shortage took hold, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in March April 26, 2021 Durable goods orders increased in March, with various industries contributing to the gain, the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
Machine Tool Orders Increase in February April 12, 2021 Machine tool orders posted broad gains in February, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Durable Goods Orders Fall on Motor Vehicles March 24, 2021 Orders for durable goods fell in February on a decline in orders for motor vehicles and parts, the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
Manufacturing Jobs Drop in January February 5, 2021 Manufacturing employment declined by 10,000 jobs last month and results were even worse in durable goods industries, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Transportation February 25, 2021 New orders for durable goods rose 3.4 percent last month, paced by transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said today.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Motor Vehicles January 4, 2021 Durable goods orders rose in November, paced by motor vehicles and parts, the U.S. Commerce Department said.
