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2016-17 State of the Economy

January 9, 2017 By Phillip M. Perry

Rising employment, higher wages and continuing gains in housing and business investment help counter concerns about skilled worker shortages.

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Small business owners in driver’s seat for bank loans

December 2, 2015 By Phillip M. Perry

Here’s some good financial news for businesses: Banks are flush with money and eager to lend. “Credit is […]

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This article is tagged with bank loans, banking, commercial banks, community banks, Phillip Perry, Ventor Consulting, Walter Simson and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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2015 Forecast: Clearing skies, looming clouds

December 19, 2014 By Phillip M. Perry and LP Gas

Rising employment, healthier housing market and willingness of larger corporations to invest in infrastructure should add needed boost […]

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This article is tagged with business, Moody’s Analytics, Phillip M. Perry, Sophia Koropeckyj, State of the Economy, The Manufacturers’ Association, Tom Palisin, Ventor Consulting, Walter Simson and posted in Current Issue, Featured