The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported this month that employment in US manufacturing grew in October for the 16th consecutive month, registering 55.5 percent, which is an increase of 0.9 percent above the September reading of 54.6 percent. Overall,…
Category: Midwest US
August Was Another Good Month for Manufacturing!
Manufacturing in the US expanded in August and employment in manufacturing grew at its fastest pace since March 2013. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its index of national factory activity rose to 59.0 from 57.1 the month before. …
Tech firms expand Chicago operations
Chicago tech startups have seen great success in the Windy City recently, as a number of firms that operate in the business incubator 1871 have reported growth not only in their production, but in their employment numbers as well.
Unemployment at a 4 year low!
July was a good month for the US economy and this lead to historic highs this week for the US stock market. At 7.4%, overall US employment continues to make up ground lost during the recession. The Institute for Supply…