News from October 2019


Eight accommodation businesses in Georgia have 500 or more employees in 2016

There were eight accommodation businesses in Georgia that had 500 or more employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. gift, novelty and souvenir stores estimate 6.1 percent sales decrease for June

Gift, novelty and souvenir stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 6.1 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

1,636 administrative and support services businesses in Georgia have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 1,636 administrative and support services businesses in Georgia that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

6,983 administrative and support services businesses in Georgia have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 6,983 administrative and support services businesses in Georgia that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores estimate 3.5 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores in June 2019 saw a 3.5 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Signage Designed for Aviation Park in Kennesaw

The Town Center Community Improvement District (Town Center CID) and Town Center Community Alliance (the Alliance) are excited to present the new signage design for Aviation Park.

CARTERSVILLE-BARTOW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Community Donation Drive for Adairsville Middle School

Adairsville Middle School Community Donation Drive Alfa Insurance-Greg Smith Agency, along with help from the Bartow County Fire Department, will be conducting a community donation drive.

413 accommodation businesses in Georgia have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 413 accommodation businesses in Georgia that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 0.3 percent increase in August inventories

Inventories held by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in August were valued at $72.8 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from the revised July 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

59 accommodation businesses in Georgia have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 59 accommodation businesses in Georgia that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

15 accommodation businesses in Georgia have between 250 and 499 employees in 2016

There were 15 accommodation businesses in Georgia that had between 250 and 499 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 1.4 percent decrease in July sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in July were $12.9 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rhode Island's miscellaneous tax revenues down 27.3 percent since Q1 2019

Rhode Island collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 27.3 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $22 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

U.S. jewelry stores estimate 9.7 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Jewelry stores in June 2019 saw a 9.7 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. office supplies and stationery stores estimate 8.8 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies and stationery stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 8.8 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

511 accommodation businesses in Georgia have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 511 accommodation businesses in Georgia that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

50 accommodation businesses in Georgia have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 50 accommodation businesses in Georgia that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. office supplies, stationery, and gift stores estimate 7 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 7 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. shoe stores estimate 2.3 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Shoe stores in June 2019 saw a 2.3 percent increase in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. family clothing stores estimate 1.9 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Family clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 1.9 percent increase in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.