News published on Business Daily in August 2020

News from August 2020


The machinery industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 11.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in April were $43.1 billion, an increase of 1.1 percent from the revised March 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in April were $43.1 billion, an increase of 1.1 percent from the revised March 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

526 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 60187 during September, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Inventories for businesses in the beverage and tobacco products industry decrease $368 million, or 1.4 percent, to $25.4 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The furniture and related products industry had $17.5 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2020.

Arizona is among 20 states to join a new network with a focus on equipping people with the skills needed to return to the workforce and help communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indiana senate candidate, Gary Davis (district 8), has committed support for congressional term limits by signing the term limits pledge.



A new, $7.5 million partnership will help the state’s K-12 teachers deliver quality instruction and support for online and blended learning environments as Arizona grapples with the challenges of starting a school year during a global pandemic.

A grassroots movement that promotes food and products made in Indiana marked its fifth anniversary with a lawmaker recognizing the milestone.

Citing its success, the State of Indiana extended the Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to draw more job seekers and employers.

447 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 60139 during September, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Inventories held by machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers in April 2020 were valued at $105.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The estimated sales for building material, garden equipment and supplies dealers for April 2020 was $36.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Sales by metals and non-petroleum minerals wholesalers in April were $9.9 billion, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the revised March 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories for businesses in the grain and oilseed milling industry decrease $25 million, or 0.5 percent, to $5.3 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.