How long does someone wallow in a bad job market before deciding on a fresh start? ...more

March 25, 2009

Economist Bill Fruth had a vital message for community leaders Tuesday if they want to lift the county out of its economic quagmire - focus everything on economic development. ...more

March 19, 2009

Allen & Company Inc. of Florida and the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce present the 22nd annual Economic Forecast Breakfast to be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at The Lakeland Center. ...more

December 28, 2008

The Valpak coupon company will eliminate 79 positions as a result of lower projected coupon volume in 2009. That represents about 6 percent of Valpak's work force. ...more

December 18, 2008

The Valpak coupon company will eliminate 79 positions as a result of lower projected coupon volume in 2009. That represents about six percent of Valpak's total workforce. ...more

December 17, 2008

A swarm of dire economic reports on Wednesday pushed the Dow Jones industrials to a five-year low below 8,000 points. What happened? Consumer prices plunged by the largest amount in 61 years, housing starts fell to the lowest level on record and the Federal Reserve sharply lowered its projections for economic activity this year and next. ...more

November 20, 2008

TAMPA -- Fueled by the release of the Batman flick "The Dark Knight," the movie industry last month experienced its highest grossing weekend ever. ...more

August 6, 2008

For years, Tampa Bay welcomed thousands of new residents who fueled a frenetic real estate climate and one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country. ...more

July 11, 2008

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday sharply lowered its projection for economic growth this year, citing blows from the housing and credit debacles along with zooming energy prices. ...more

May 22, 2008

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its projection for economic growth this year, citing damage from the double blows of a housing slump and credit crunch. It said it also expects higher unemployment and inflation. ...more

February 21, 2008