News from August 2019


Food industry posts after-tax income of $7.7 billion in Q1

The food industry reported after-tax income of $7.7 billion in the first quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals and allied products wholesalers report $13 billion in April inventories

Inventories held by chemicals and allied products wholesalers in April 2019 were valued at $13 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report $30.5 billion in April inventories

Inventories held by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in April 2019 were valued at $30.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q1 net sales up 3.5%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The price of education: Which 2-year Indiana schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents attending two-year schools pay the lowest in-state tuition at Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, according to an analysis of federal data.

Danny Niederberger Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress

U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises Danny Niederberger, 2020 U.S. House candidate for Indiana U.S. House (District 5), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress.

Rep. Alma Hernandez Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Arizona state Representative Alma Hernandez (district 03) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales down 0.3%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q1 net sales down 3.6%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 3.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q1 net sales down 3.6%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 3.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry reports $46.7 billion in Q1 net sales

The beverage and tobacco products industry had $46.7 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales down 0.3%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Community State Bank in Royal Center last evaluated by feds in 2018

Community State Bank in Royal Center, Indiana received its last CRA evaluation from federal regulators on Oct. 1, 2018.

Beverage and tobacco products industry reports $46.7 billion in Q1 net sales

The beverage and tobacco products industry had $46.7 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: UA Fueling Rapid Tucson Tech Growth

Tucson tech and talent have hit the map, as low unemployment and high demand for talent have tech companies turning to smaller communities to fill their pipelines, according to a new report that says Tucson is the leading emerging market in the United States.

Paper industry Q1 net sales down 2.7%

The paper industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 2.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry reports $158.9 billion in Q1 net sales

The food industry had $158.9 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Paper industry Q1 net sales down 2.7%

The paper industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 2.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry reports $158.9 billion in Q1 net sales

The food industry had $158.9 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Printing and related support activities industry Q1 net sales up 1.4%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 1.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.