News from August 2020


10 wholesale trade businesses in Lake County in Illinois have between 250 and 499 employees in 2017

There were 10 wholesale trade businesses in Lake County zip codes that had between 250 and 499 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Inventories in beverage and tobacco products industry climb 1.3 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the beverage and tobacco products industry increase $323 million, or 1.3 percent, to $25.7 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in beverage manufacturing industry climb 1.8 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the beverage manufacturing industry increase $376 million, or 1.8 percent, to $21.8 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in automobile manufacturing industry fall 1 percent in June

Inventories for businesses in the automobile manufacturing industry decrease $58 million, or 1 percent, to $5.8 billion in June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in meat, poultry and seafood product processing industry fall 0.2 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the meat, poultry and seafood product processing industry decrease $21 million, or 0.2 percent, to $9.8 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

519 construction businesses in Allen County in Indiana have fewer than 5 employees in 2017

There were 519 construction businesses in Allen County zip codes that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

First Home Bank pays out 350,000 - $1M in PPP loans during week of July 5

First Home Bank paid out 350,000 to $1M in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the week of July 5, according to the US Treasury Department.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 35.3 percent increase in May sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in May were $28.5 billion, an increase of 35.3 percent from the revised April 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Cross River Bank pays out 500,000 - $1.35M in PPP loans during week of July 5

Cross River Bank paid out 500,000 to $1.35M in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the week of July 5, according to the US Treasury Department.

U.S. women's clothing stores report $496 million in sales for April

The estimated sales for women's clothing stores for April 2020 was $496 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Eight management of companies and enterprises in Lake County in Illinois have between 500 and 999 employees in 2017

There were eight management of companies and enterprises in Lake County zip codes that had between 500 and 999 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q1 net sales down 2.2%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 2.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 35.3 percent increase in May sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in May were $28.5 billion, an increase of 35.3 percent from the revised April 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in meat, poultry and seafood product processing industry fall 0.2 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the meat, poultry and seafood product processing industry decrease $21 million, or 0.2 percent, to $9.8 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Amazon to add thousands of jobs in Phoenix metro area

Amazon is adding 11 new fulfillment and delivery sites in the Phoenix metro area, bringing with them more than 3,000 new full- and part-time jobs, complete with a $15-an-hour minimum wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

ADOT: Completes Loop 101 (Price Freeway) widening project

Crews have added new lanes, other improvements south of US 60


State representatives encourage Hoosier businesses to boost e-commerce capability

State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) are encouraging Indiana small business owners to apply for a free program that will help build their online presence.

Inventories in grain and oilseed milling industry fall 1.1 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the grain and oilseed milling industry decrease $60 million, or 1.1 percent, to $5.3 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in grain and oilseed milling industry fall 1.1 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the grain and oilseed milling industry decrease $60 million, or 1.1 percent, to $5.3 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.