News from January 2019


CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Landings Donates to Veterans Flight of Southern Illinois

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing presents Veterans Flight of Southern Illinois with a check of $450 for their upcoming flight.

Colorado posted 3rd lowest corporate income tax in 2018

Among the District of Columbia and the 44 states that levy corporate income taxes, Colorado ranked No. 43 for the top tax rate on business revenues, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers.

Analysis: Colorado posted 7th lowest individual income tax rate in 2018

Colorado ranked No. 38 for its top individual income tax rate, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers that tracked the District of Columbia and the 43 states that levy such taxes.

Primary metals industry Q4 net sales up 8.5%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 8.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q4 net sales up 4%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q4 net sales down 52.2%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were down 52.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q4 net sales up 2.2%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q4 net sales up 8.2%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 8.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q4 net sales up 0.6%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 0.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q4 net sales up 10.9%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 10.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q4 net sales up 4.2%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.4%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q4 net sales up 0.5%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 0.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q4 net sales up 1.4%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 1.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 3.5%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q4 net sales up 2.4%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q4 net sales up 15.9%

The mining industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 15.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q4 net sales up 9.4%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 9.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q4 net sales down 2.3%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were down 2.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.