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What's New Buffalo ranked as city with few jobs WIVB (3/1) It's a dubious distinction. Buffalo and Rochester are tied as the second worst markets for job seekers in America, according to Forbes Magazine. Peak usage tops up water bills The Detroit News (3/1) Varied prices at tap also reflect distance, elevation from source. The size of your household water bill depends not just on how much you use but what time you — and your neighbors — turn on the faucets. Seaway reports increase in shipping The Watertown Daily Times (5/12) After a horrible year for the marine shipping industry, customers are coming back to the St. Lawrence Seaway — a sign that the U.S. and Canadian economies are rebounding from the recession. Shipping season to get early start, ice breaking begins 91.3 KUWS, Duluth, MN (3/8) An encouraging sign of a rebounding economy: The Soo Locks will open four days earlier this year for shipping traffic, to meet pent-up demand by steelmakers. Pollution rules delayed The Sarnia Observer (11/3) Lobbying by Congressional representatives helped delay the U.S. EPA regulation requiring ships to burn low-sulphur fuel near U.S. coastlines, which was to begin in December. Twin Ports, North Shore shipping drops Star Tribune (7/22) Shipping organizations reported Tuesday that iron ore shipments from the Twin Ports have declined by nearly two-thirds this year, hitting levels not seen since the 1930s.
General Resources Beige Book: Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions Federal Reserve Board The Beige Book summarizes current economic conditions by district. Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Department of Commerce BEA's national, regional, and international economic accounts present basic information on such key issues as U.S. economic growth, regional economic development, and the Nation's position in the world economy. Facts and Figures Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Economic, industry and trade statistics as well as reports on business climate and activity. Northeast-Midwest State Economic Profiles Northeast-Midwest Institute The site provides a one-stop source for current, unique economic and demographic data on the Midwest. Regional Statistics FedStats Links to the different federal agencies providing regional data on such topics as employment, agriculture, education and more. STAT-USA U.S. Department of Commerce An excellent source of information for all national and regional economic indicators from housing starts to business cycle indicators to consumer price index. The Midwest Economy: Economic and Financial Data Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Regional economic indicator data include housing starts and the midwest manufacturing index.
Employment and Labor Force Employment Cost Index Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago Regional Office Labor Force Statistics in the Midwest Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago Regional Office Manufacturing Employment Northeast-Midwest Institute Total Non-Farm Employment Northeast-Midwest Institute Unemployment Northeast-Midwest Institute INDIANA Labor Market Information Indiana Department of Workforce Development MICHIGAN Labor Market Information Michigan Department of Career Development Research & Reports Michigan Department of Career Development MINNESOTA Labor Market Information Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development OHIO LMI Ohio Ohio Bureau of Employment Services WISCONSIN Labor Market Information Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Housing and Construction Construction Statistics U.S. Census Bureau Housing Permits Northeast-Midwest Institute
Income Regional Economic Accounts Bureau of Economic Analysis Wages by Area and Occupation Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago Regional Office
Manufacturing Activity Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index (CFMMI) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Manufacturing and Mining U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Manufacturing Fact Sheet Northeast-Midwest Institute
Price Indices Consumer Price Index: Midwest Economy Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago Regional Office Retail Gasoline Prices Northeast-Midwest Institute
Publications Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago This monthly publication tracks manufacturing activity in the auto, steel, machinery and resource sectors. Compare Minnesota: An Economic and Statistical Factbook (PDF) Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Data Line Ohio Ohio Department of Development A monthly newsletter with updates on such indicators as employment, price indices, sales and construction.
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