News from October 2018


Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q3 net sales down 2%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMERCE: Grand Opening-Devine CPA & Co, November 1

Greater Lafayette Commerce issued the following announcement on.Join Greater Lafayette Commerce staff and ambassadors, elected officials, area professionals, and community members for the Grand Opening of Devine CPA & Co!Original source can be found here.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q3 net sales up 10.2%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q3 net sales up 4.2%

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

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q3 net sales down 0.1%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 0.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q3 net sales up 5%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q3 net sales down 4%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMERCE: Grand Opening-The Academy Boiler Juniors, October 11

Join Greater Lafayette Commerce staff and ambassadors, elected officials, area professionals, and community members for the Grand Opening of The Academy Boiler Juniors in Lafayette!

Foundries industry Q3 net sales up 3.3%

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

Communications equipment industry Q3 net sales down 3.8%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 3.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q3 net sales up 16.7%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 16.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q3 net sales up 2.2%

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

Furniture and related products industry Q3 net sales down 0.2%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 0.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q3 net sales down 3.1%

The food industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 3.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q3 net sales up 6.3%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q3 net sales up 8.7%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 8.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q3 net sales up 5.1%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q3 net sales up 10.2%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q3 net sales up 9.6%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q3 net sales up 2.1%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 2.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.