January 2010

Nevada economic development, GDP size and rank

Nevada has developed from a $74 billion economy in 2000 to a $130 billion economy in current dollar terms. During these years, the state of Nevada has posted the highest growth rate.

Michigan economic development, GDP size and rank

Michigan has had a rough few years in this decade, during which the state's economy has contracted by 0.4%.

Virginia economic development, GDP size and rank

Although the Virginia economy's pace of growth has slowed down during 2006 - 2008, certain sectors such as the professional and technical services sector has been growing rapidly.

Arizona economic development, GDP size and rank

In the past couple of years, Arizona's economic development has experienced a major slow down. The economy had one year of positive growth, but in the most recent year, the state's economic development figure was negative.

Utah economic development, GDP size and rank

Utah's economy has developed from a $67 billion economy in 2000 to a more than $100 billion economy.

Massachusetts economic development, GDP size and rank

Massachusetts is one of the states where the government sector is not one of the top 5 contributors to the economy. In many states, the government sector is either 2nd or 3rd, in Massachusetts it is the sixth largest sector.

Maryland economic development, GDP size and rank

The state of Maryland has developed from a $180 billion economy in 2000 to a $273 billion economy.

Colorado economic development, GDP size and rank

With an economic output of close to a quarter of a trillion dollars, the Colorado economy has been growing at a fairly steady pace in the new millennium.

Illinois economic development, GDP size and rank

Real estate was the largest sector in the Illinois economy, with manufacturing coming in a close second.

A green car company to build factory in Alabama

A green vehicles company plans to build a factory in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Texas economic development and Gross Domestic Product GDP

Texas had an impressive inflation adjusted annual economic growth rate of over 3% between the years of 2000 to 2008. During this period only 3 states had better GDP growth numbers than Texas.

Extend additional unemployment benefits to boost economy and create jobs recommends CBO

In a report to Congress, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) states that the nation's unemployment rate will remain high for the next couple of years. The CBO sees the unemployment rate decreasing, starting in the year 2013.

New York economic development, GDP size and rank

After recording over 4 percent of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2005-2007, the New York state economy slowed down a bit in 2008.

Ohio economic development, GDP size and rank

The Ohio economy is ranked in the top 10 largest in the United States. The state's economic output is close to half a trillion dollars.

California economic development and gross domestic product (GDP)

After seeing steady growth between 2002 - 2007, California economic development slowed down in 2008. The state's inflation adjusted economic growth was only $7 billion for the year.

Florida economic development, GDP size and rank

The Florida economy is ranked in the top 5 largest economies in the United States. Its size and economic output is close to three quarters of a trillion dollars.

Government sector top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the government sector GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Real estate industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the real estate industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Mining industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the mining industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Construction industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the construction industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Manufacturing industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the manufacturing industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Agriculture sector top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the agriculture sector GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Alaska's population facts and forecasts compared to the United States US

Alaska's population statistics, forecast, projections, rank and personal income, according to the Census Bureau.. Some data compared to the U.S.

Healthcare industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the healthcare industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Professional and technical services industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the professional and technical services industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Finance and insurance industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the finance and insurance industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Information industry top 10 states by GDP

The top 10 state economies with the largest contribution to the information industry GDP, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are listed below. Due to the sheer size of their economies, this list is dominated by the largest state economies in the United States.

Interest in buying foreclosure properties down - survey

A new online survey of homebuyers attitudes shows a decreased interest in purchasing foreclosed homes.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation partners to create thousands of new jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has successfully established 18 projects that is expected to create thousands of jobs in the State of Michigan. These 18 projects are expected to create 6,804 new jobs (2,236 direct and 4,418 indirect), retain 2,263 jobs, and generate over $672 million in new local economic development investment in the state.

Construction spending in November 2009

The U.S. construction spending during November 2009 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $900.1 billion, according to an announcement by the Commerce Department. This figure is slightly below construction spending in October 2009.