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Factory orders up 1.1 percent in December

by Associated Press Published: February 3,2012

Tags: economy, factories, orders, productivity

Orders to U.S. factories rose in December, supported by a rebound in business investment in capital goods such as heavy machinery. The results cap off another strong year for U.S. manufacturing. Combined with strong figures released Thursday on job growth in January, they signal the economic recovery is gathering strength. Factory orders rose 1.1 percent [...] [...]

Colorado gets a D for manufacturing economy

by Amy Gillentine Published: June 15,2011

Tags: Ball State University, grades, innovation, manufacturing, productivity

Researchers at Ball State University graded all 50 states on their manufacturing efforts – and Colorado just barely passed. The research gave the state a D+ for manufacturing, despite news that the sector is rebounding from the recession, said Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research. While production will have a [...] [...]

March Madness: threat or therapy? (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: March 12,2009

Tags: Challenger Gray and Christmas, March Madness, productivity

In years past, employers looked at March Madness with disdain – a time of reduced productivity and distracted employees. But, this year, some analysts say companies should welcome - even encourage – sports distractions. “In this economy, employees are disinclined to do anything that might put their jobs at higher risk than they already are,” said [...] [...]

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