2005 Competitiveness Report - Catching The Tide
Author: WashACE
Originally published on Dec 31, 2004
Washington has begun to climb out of recession. Progress has not come quickly, for the nation or the state. Employment remains below pre-recession levels. But after the long plateau, the trend lines point toward steady job growth. Unfortunately, the rising tide of recovery has not yet reached all corners of our state. Many employers continue to struggle and many Washingtonians remain unemployed or underemployed. Nonetheless, a stronger national economy has increased demand for goods and services produced here. And our trade-dependent state has benefited from a more robust global marketplace.
Relevant topics:- Business Climate
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