Taxable sales in Williston almost doubled during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter last year. I hate the headline of the linked story: "taxable sales hit a new plateau." A plateau -- leveling off? I don't think so. I think "peak" would have been a better word, but it was probably too short for headline space allotted. If so, why didn't they increase the font? Duh. But "plateau"? A plateau isn't even a butte.
Taxable sales and purchases for the entire state increased to $3.4 billion compared to $2.9 billion (second quarter 2010 vs second quarter 2009). Much of the increase is attributed to the energy sector which almost doubled over the past year.
Meanwhile, Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck number four nationwide in top small locations to do business; Fargo ranked ninth. Fourth! Nationwide. I find that incredible.
For today: watch the stock market action for SSN today. Link to SSN action.
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