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Economic Outlook Conference 2009

2009-11-06T09:53:00.012-06:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~proffice/MT_Record/2009/MTR0911Nov09.html - Footage from MTSU Economic Outlook Conference Sept. 24 Forecaster Dr. Donald Ratajczak speakingInterview with BERC director Dr. David Penn(from the Record)

Global Commerce Newsletter

2009-11-05T12:41:00.000-06:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/global/fall09/main.html - Steven G. Livingston writes: "Who's Next in Line? Trade after the Chinese Tire Decision - The recent decision to protect American-made tires from Chinese competition signals a new toughness on the part of the Obama Administration. Can we expect other Chinese imports to be similarly targeted for protection? If so, how will the Chinese react? .

Unemployment: Tennessee Initial and Continued Claims

2009-11-05T12:40:00.001-06:00

In the week ending October 24, seasonally adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance in Tennessee totaled 10,494, up from 10,407 in the previous week.http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/claims.html

States Receive Boost for Retraining

2009-11-05T12:37:00.000-06:00

(Chattanooga Times Free Press, November 4): "China has emerged as a huge competitor to many of our businesses, and it has gotten even worse during the recession," said Dr. Steve Livingston. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/nov/04/states-receive-boost-for-retraining/

Tennessee's Business Magazine: Healthcare Debate

2009-11-03T12:13:00.015-06:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/tnbiz/health/contents.html -Including: Horace Johns: Editor's NoteLamar Alexander: Americans Have a Right to Review Healthcare Bill Marsha Blackburn: Legislative Report: Healthcare ReformBob Corker: Do No HarmTony Garr: TennCare Truths Need to Be ToldBart Gordon: Reforming the U.S. Healthcare SystemDarin Gordon: Survey Shows Success: Improvements to TennCareNell Levin

Economic and Financial Databases

2009-10-30T15:30:00.009-05:00

Maintained by Albert E. DePrince, Jr., updated through Oct. 30: http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/database.htmlNational Economic ActivityInterest RatesIndustrial SectorHousehold SectorInternational DataMoney and CreditTennessee Data

Revised Economic Indicators

2009-10-30T13:28:00.003-05:00

For Nashville MSA, September:http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/updatestables.html

Employment Updates

2009-10-29T11:12:00.002-05:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/updates.htmlNonfarm Employment: Nashville and Tennessee (Oct. 29)Unemployment: Tennessee Initial and Continued Claims (Oct. 29) - In the week ending October 17, seasonally adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance in Tennessee totaled 10,407, little changed from 10,302 in the previous week.

Recent Updates

2009-10-28T16:00:00.005-05:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/index.htmlLabor Force Data for Tennessee by MonthState and MSA (Oct. 28)County (Oct. 28)Building Permits: Tennessee, Midstate, and Nashville (Oct. 28)

Gov. Bredesen Leads Second Mission to China

2009-10-17T07:45:00.001-05:00

From the Tennessean: "If China were to retaliate against the tire tariffs, it could hurt auto parts more than chicken. Transportation equipment amounted to $37 million worth of the state's exports to China last year.... By comparison, Tennessee sent $4 million worth of chicken to China ... according to Steve Livingston."

Port's Regional Study Recommends $35 Million Investment

2009-10-16T11:54:00.003-05:00

From Dyersburg State Gazette: "You're going to start attracting new businesses to the area and/or retain existing businesses," said [BERC Associate Director Murat] Arik. "Once you create some job opportunities ... you're going to also stabilize the population dynamics."

Tennessee Initial and Continued Unemployment Claims

2009-10-16T07:42:00.001-05:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/claims.html -In the week ending October 2, seasonally adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance in Tennessee totaled 10,806, compared with 11,023 in the previous week.

River Port in Line for $35M Grant from Feds

2009-10-14T09:40:00.004-05:00

From the Union City Messenger: "Dr. Arik believes that if this port project is built, it would cut the poverty rate of this area by about 50 percent." [Jimmy Williamson, manager of Dyersburg Electric System, chairman of the Northwest Tennessee Port Authority, referring to port study by MTSU BERC Associate Director Murat Arik]http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=32593 ;http://

Labor Force Indicators

2009-10-08T11:40:00.000-05:00

Labor force and unemployment data for Tennessee and major MSAs -http://www.mtsu.edu/~berc/updates.html

Cates Landing Presentation

2009-10-06T11:20:00.005-05:00

Contributions of Proposed Investment in the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port at Cates Landing to the Regional Economy - http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/presentations.html -presented to Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, Dyersburg, TN, by BERC Associate Director Murat Arik

Building Permits

2009-10-02T10:17:00.003-05:00

For Tennessee, Midstate, and Nashvlle: through August - http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/database.html

New Feature

2009-10-02T09:08:00.003-05:00

Labor Force Data for Tennessee and MSAs by Month -http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/arealaborforce.html

Tennessee Weekly Unemployment Claims

2009-10-01T09:41:00.005-05:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/claims.html - In the week ending September 19, seasonally adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance in Tennessee totaled 11,159 compared with 10,953 in the previous week.

Tennessee Weekly Unemployment Claims

2009-10-01T09:41:00.001-05:00

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/claims.html - Week ending Sept. 5: Seasonally adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance in Tennessee totaled 11,001 compared with 11,221 the previous week.

Tennessee Labor Force Data

2009-09-30T10:24:00.004-05:00

By county and month, updated through August 2009 -http://www.mtsu.edu/~berc/laborforce.html

Nonfarm Employment Updates

2009-09-30T10:23:00.001-05:00

Nashville and Tennessee:http://frank.mtsu.edu/~berc/updates.html

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2009-09-28T09:51:00.007-05:00

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BERC in the News: Economic Outlook Conference 2009 Coverage

2009-09-28T09:24:00.003-05:00

"Experts See Hope for Economy" (Daily News Journal, Sept. 27): "Rutherford County is nearing the end of the Great Recession, but complete recovery is still years ahead, David Penn told nearly 200 industry officials from across the state.""Hardship Likely to Endure as Economy Recovers, Say Conference Speakers" (Shelbyville Times-Gazette): "Truly, a lousy 12 months have passed for us," said [David]

"Change" in Manufacturing One Year After Crash

2009-09-25T09:34:00.001-05:00

From the Saturday Independent: "A year after the stock market crash sent the American and world economies into a downward spiral and drove millions into unemployment, an economist at Middle Tennessee State University said the situation has largely stabilized. But, warned Dr. Murat Arik, associate director of MTSU's Business and Economic Research Center, rural communities in Tennessee need to

Local Economist: Jobless Rate to Improve in 3-4 Months

2009-09-24T15:20:00.004-05:00

From Murfreesboro Post: "The Middle Tennessee economy will recover from the recession by 2014, predicted a local economist [David Penn] at Thursday's MTSU Economic Outlook Conference."