News from October 2018


Wood products industry Q3 net sales up 11.3%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 11.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 8.5%

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

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q3 net sales up 5.5%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q3 net sales up 9.9%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 9.5%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q3 net sales down 47.6%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 47.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q3 net sales up 1.8%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 1.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q3 net sales down 5.1%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 5.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q3 net sales up 3.2%

The paper industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q3 net sales up 5.6%

The information industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 5.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q3 net sales up 9.9%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q3 net sales up 10.9%

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

ONEZONE COMMERCE: Young Professionals Leadership Series Luncheon - Networking 101 & Speed Networking with guest Nikki Lewallen, November 07

Fast-paced, power-packed Young Professionals event This fast-paced structured networking event will allow you time for a delicious meal while connecting informally with other young professionals.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q3 net sales down 5.1%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 5.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

MADISON CHAMBER & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: Work It Wednesday, October 31

Madison Chamber & Industrial Development issued the following announcement on.Join us for our monthly Work It Wednesday networking luncheon.Original source can be found here.

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.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q3 net sales up 3%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

MADISON CHAMBER & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: 2018 Fall Candidate Forum, October 18

The 2018 Fall Candidate Forum was created to allow the public to meet candidates and hear their platforms in advance of the November election.

Chemicals industry Q3 net sales up 6.2%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 6.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q3 net sales up 0.8%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 0.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.