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Economics of the 2024 Solar Eclipse

Written by Economist Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO of The Perryman Group Economics of the 2024 Solar Eclipse On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The path of totality enters Texas around Eagle Pass and crosses the state to the northeast, […]

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In Fast-Growing Fort Worth, The Business Climate Remains HOT

“Fort Worth remains one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., adding over 22,000 residents in 2021. Rest assured they’re making room for you too.” Written by Alexis Elmore in Site Selection Magazine City of Fort Worth, Texas: In Fast-Growing Fort Worth, The Business Climate Remains HOT When innovation meets opportunity, the possibilities are […]

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Fort Worth manufacturers remain optimistic despite challenges and economist predictions of industry slowdown

Key quote: “Production, along with new orders for products, which is an indicator for demand in the industry, has been in the negatives for several months.” From the Fort Worth Report Fort Worth manufacturers remain optimistic despite challenges and economist predictions of industry slowdown by Seth Bodine The past three years have been a wild […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update: Texas Economy

Texas Economist, Dr. Ray Perryman of the Waco-based Perryman Group, recently published his Five-Year Outlook for the Texas Economy detailing how Texas has recovered from the 2020 pandemic.  Highlights of the report include the following: K&A is proud to do business in this great state and work with business owners that are the backbone of […]

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Tarrant County plans to use $25 million in federal funds to bolster small businesses

Written by Rachel Behrndt in Fort Worth Report: Tarrant County plans to use $25 million in federal funds to bolster small businesses Rachel Behrndt The pandemic hit Florence “Flo” Salazar Bruner and her 24-year-old business, Firehouse Auto Sales, harder than most.  After suffering life-threatening injuries from a car accident, Salazar Bruner awoke to a new […]

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“On the Path” by Dr. Perryman

Interesting take on the causes of inflation and other issues by Economist Dr. M. Ray Perryman at The Perryman Group. “On the Path” By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The US economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Even in the midst of challenges both domestically and internationally, our latest projections call for expansion over the […]

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Business is booming in Texas. Here’s how Fort Worth plays a major role

Gov. Abbott: Business is booming in Texas. Here’s how Fort Worth plays a major role By Gov. Greg Abbott in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram When choosing to relocate its corporate global headquarters from California to Fort Worth, Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp. recognized the competitive business advantages found only in Texas. And it is in good […]

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Rumors of Oil’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Dr. Perryman does a great job of explaining Texas economics and has his hand on the pulse of activities across the entire state. His comments about the differences between this slowdown and other recessions should apply to industries outside of energy as well. Recovery is underway in many sectors. Key quote: “What has not been […]

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Good News

Written by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Economist, The Perryman Group Good News In the midst of the pandemic’s ongoing fallout, there was a bit of very good news for the economy earlier this month that, as with so many other things, did not get the attention it should have (or would have in different times). […]

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Growing Business Value When Times Are Tough

Courtesy of Mike Benedict, BOK Financial Growing Business Value When Times Are Tough In times of great uncertainty or disruption, some business owners will panic and bury their heads in the sand. Some will sit tight and wait for things to settle down. But others will try to create opportunity and future growth. Which will […]