After reporting some contraction over the last five months, US manufacturing activity in February showed signs of a bounce back in the most recent ISM Manufacturing index. “Brad Holcomb, chair of the ISM Manufacturing Survey Business Committee, said in an…
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Unemployment Sneaks Down To 4.9%
While global economic fluctuations sent the stock market on a wild ride in January, the US unemployment rate dropped another 0.1% to 4.9%, which is its lowest level since February 2008. Economists are projecting some more wage and inflation pressure…
Manufacturing A Bit Sluggish In November
Reports are showing that the overall US economy grew for the 78th consecutive month, but US manufacturing has slowed a bit during the last couple of months. The recent ISM manufacturing index said that manufacturing numbers contracted in November for…
US Down To 5% Unemployment
Manufacturing has been flat the last couple of months, but the overall economy seems to be doing well. We are now at 5% unemployment which is considered the threshold for full employment by the Fed and many private economists. This…
The Talent Gap Widens
Even with the recent fluctuations in Chinese and European economies, US Manufacturers are still seeing growth throughout most segments, and economists expect that trend to continue. More and more manufacturing executives are concerned about attracting, training, and retaining talent to…
Terri Kubicki and the TRG Sales & Marketing Search Division Complete Successful Regional Sales Manager Search
(Richmond, VA) August 4, 2015 – Terri Kubicki and The TRG Sales & Marketing team are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Midwest Regional Sales Manager search for a well-established manufacturer of food processing equipment. As a result of business growth and…
Terri Kubicki and the TRG Sales Team Complete Successful Regional Sales Manager Search
(Richmond, VA) July 20, 2015 – Terri Kubicki and the TRG sales team are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Regional Sales Manager search for a very well- known and respected manufacturer of food processing equipment. Our client was seeking a strong…
Manufacturers Poised For Solid 2nd Half of Year
The Institute for Supply Management recently reported that its purchasing managers’ index edged up to 53.5 in June from 52.8 in May. The ISM report showed factory orders and employment in June stood at their highest readings since December 2014. …
Terri Kubicki and the TRG Sales Team Complete Successful Regional Sales Manager Search
(Richmond, VA) June 26, 2015 – Terri Kubicki and the TRG sales team are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a multi branch Regional Sales Manager in Johnstown, PA for a successful and well established distributor of building materials. With a decentralized approach…
Thank Goodness for Spring
Thank Goodness for Spring The harsh winter weather definitely slowed US economic growth during the first quarter of 2015. The bad weather contributed to factory slowdowns and lackluster construction activity. Even with the cold and snow US unemployment numbers held…