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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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Kasper & Associates Market Update

The migration from California to Texas continues for a variety of reasons.  Four of the top seven counties for relocations are located in North Texas.  In the spirit of “Don’t California My Texas”, we’d like to welcome our new residents with one of our favorite Success Maxims (#9 if you’re counting), the “Texan Code of […]

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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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Kasper & Associates Market Update

The following excerpt from Economist Ray Perryman’s “The Perryman Report & Texas Letter” provides a long-term projection for the Texas economy.  He concludes that Texas will remain one of the strongest states for job creation and economic growth. The start of a new year is typically a time when business owners contemplate moving ahead with […]

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Wide Open for Business

The market for Texas companies continues to be “Off the Charts”.  The reason?  Could it be that for the 14th year in a row Texas was selected “Best State for Business” by Chief Executive Magazine?  Or is it because Texas has no personal income tax; is a right-to-work state; and is one of the top […]

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Remarkable Buyer Responses

Perfect Score Technologies (PST), a Dallas glass processing equipment manufacturer, was sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A) for 17.2% above list price.  During K&A’s marketing efforts, 104 private investors and strategic buyers signed Non-Disclosure Agreements.  This exceptional response is a clear indication that the market for Texas companies is “off the charts”. Critical Factors which […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update

The following article from economist Ray Perryman recently appeared in the Fort Worth Business Press.  While growth in the Texas economy isn’t new, the projections here match what we’re hearing from our clients.  Companies manufacturing products for defense contractors are especially optimistic about increases in defense spending while those supporting the oil and gas industry […]

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2015 Best & Worst States for Business

Chief Executive Magazine has ranked the U.S. states for business environment, and once again Texas tops the list: http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-business/2015

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Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007

Key Quote: “…job creation in just one state – Texas – is solely responsible for the 1.169 million net increase in total US employment.” From IJReview: ***************************************** Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007 BY MIKE MILLER President Obama has touted job growth under his administration during […]