In This Issue
Generous Words
TEXpansion: Medical center brings jobs to Lakeway
Canadian baker cooks up recipe for success
Running retailer keeps community healthy
Partnering for Impact: How to sweeten incentives for retail development
Texas tops in weathering economy
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Customer service drives Weakley-Watson’s longevity
Texas Weathers Economy
The Financial Times of London ranked Texas the top U.S. state in its ability to weather current economic challenges. The newspaper cited Texas’ employment growth rate, personal income growth rate and low home foreclosure rate as reasons for ranking the state at the top of the list.
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has been named Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Texas ranked first in the nation for its business climate in an October 2008 survey of corporate real estate executives.
States Boasting Best
Business Climate
- Texas
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
- Alabama
Source: Site Selection magazine survey of corporate real estate executives, October 2008
Lubbock Chamber Wins
National Award
| Chamber of the Year | Lubbock Chamber of Commerce | Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Finalist | Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce | Bowling Green, KY |
| Finalist | Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce | Oak Ridge, TN |
Source: American Chamber of Commerce Executives
Top States Weathering the Economy
| Personal Income (Annual Growth Rate) | State | Employment (Annual Growth Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ||
| North Dakota | 0.7% | |
| South Dakota | 0.6% | |
| Wyoming | ||
| Utah |
Source: The Financial Times of London, October 2008.